67 Cougar rear quarter replacement

[andrewb70]

As some of you know, I had a little mishap with my Cougar back in January. I have since settled into my new place in Kansas City and I would really like to fix the rear quarter panel. I took it to a place locally and while I think they will do a good job, it won't be cheap.

So...I thought about doing it myself. Here is a picture of the damage:

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Full quarter panels are available from Dynacorn are the word is that the quality is good.

The problem is that I have never done any sort of body work. I have a TIG and I am actually not opposed to buying a MIG for this project.

My question is, where do I start and how to proceed...If any experienced body guys can chime in, I would appreciate it.

Andrew

[Alwhite00]

A tig would work fine. Is it a full 1/4 with the sail panel? Basically look at where the new 1/4 will be aTtached and cut the old one off, drill out a ton of spotwelds and fit the replacement. I think full 1/4’s are easier than the smaller ones as you have a lot less welding.

[andrewb70]

It is a full quarter panel (what's a sail panel?):
http://www.dynacorn.com/ShowItem.aspx?item=3848B

I know that I will also need the outer wheelhouse as well as the panel that closes off the rear of the quarter:
http://www.dynacorn.com/ShowItem.aspx?item=3848D

Andrew

[Tsaints1115]

I think with your attention to detail you could pull it off. Like anything else it's measure twice, or more, and cut once. If you measure the good side you can transfer it to the damaged side.

[Tim C]

The sail panel is the b pillar on your car. The part where the roof and quarter meet.

[andrewb70]

The sail panel is the b pillar on your car. The part where the roof and quarter meet.

Thanks for the clarification. The Dynacorn quarter panel does have a sail panel.

Andrew

[kochevy67]

See if AMD makes a panel, the quality is far better than any others out there that I have seen.

[lxg44]

I know this is jumping ahead but how will you finish the panel? Are you going to try and match the patina?

[TheBandit]

Now would be the perfect time to go wide body - just sayin'.

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[andrewb70]

See if AMD makes a panel, the quality is far better than any others out there that I have seen.

AMD doesn't have what I need.


I know this is jumping ahead but how will you finish the panel? Are you going to try and match the patina?

There is no matching the patina. I'm not sure what I will do...


Now would be the perfect time to go wide body - just sayin'.

Subscribed :)

Maybe...lol...

[andrewb70]

So....I think I will do one of two things...1. replace it myself, or 2. just beat the dent out...

If I was to "metal work" the fender, any tips?

Andrew

[Tim C]

Get a book called "The Key to Metal Bumping". Its still available, I just heard about it earlier this year when I started trying my hand at body work on Dad's c10. I bought a copy. It's an old printing, black and white photos of 40s and 50s cars. Lots of details on how to work out dents for the least amount of "lead work"
So....I think I will do one of two things...1. replace it myself, or 2. just beat the dent out...

If I was to "metal work" the fender, any tips?

Andrew

[andrewb70]

Get a book called "The Key to Metal Bumping". Its still available, I just heard about it earlier this year when I started trying my hand at body work on Dad's c10. I bought a copy. It's an old printing, black and white photos of 40s and 50s cars. Lots of details on how to work out dents for the least amount of "lead work"

Thanks! Ordered.

Andrew

[Tsaints1115]

So....I think I will do one of two things...1. replace it myself, or 2. just beat the dent out...

If I was to "metal work" the fender, any tips?

Andrew

That is some huge damage to try and work out. If you factor in the hours to even try you'd come out ahead by buying a new quarter.

[Rick Dorion]

If possible, there's nothing like saving what's there and keeping the character of that great car! Looking forward to your journey here.

[Alwhite00]

Full quarter would be easier than beating that out. You will need to pull the back glass out also.