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UNWRITTENLAW1910
11-18-2008, 09:13 AM
I have a 69 Camaro and i need to purchase partial quarter panels for it. Who makes the best quality, are their any U.S. made ones out there? Also is it better to do partial's or do the full quarter replacements?

Thanks for any input.

Dustin
comp-spec
11-20-2008, 01:12 PM
Do full Qrts
Less work in the end and a nicer job
Partials might be cheaper at first, but will need a lot more welding and bodywork
minendrews68
11-20-2008, 06:22 PM
Do full Qrts
Less work in the end and a nicer job
Partials might be cheaper at first, but will need a lot more welding and bodywork
AMEN to that one. Do the full qrtrs.
67speedfreak
11-20-2008, 08:42 PM
x2 !
mikey
11-20-2008, 10:17 PM
Partial quarters suck a$%. I refuse to do them unless that's all that is available. Even then I still hate them with a passion.
MuscleRodz
11-20-2008, 11:04 PM
USA made are only available in vert quarters.
tollrae1
11-21-2008, 06:56 AM
Everyone that I have talked to has told me to do the full pannel.
Bow Tie 67
11-21-2008, 07:11 AM
I wouldn't waste my time on partial, especially considering the amount of work needed to do it correctly.
MCC
11-21-2008, 07:13 AM
Do it right !!! FULL QUARTERS


Mike Riggs
Mike's Custom Cars
1-803-329-2835
www.mikescustomcars.com (http://www.mikescustomcars.com)
Jim Nilsen
11-21-2008, 07:15 AM
Another vote for full quarters. I hate partials and the amount of work they consume. You can get an odd job or 2 and come up with the extra cash needed for full quaters, save yourself the agony.

Lose your fear of the full and scratch the patch off your list !!!
UNWRITTENLAW1910
11-21-2008, 08:52 AM
well by the over whellming support for full quarter, i will go that way. Next question, Is their any difference between manufactures, I wouldnt think there is to many different one's. Is the only difference is who you buy them from?

Thank's once again for all your guy's input it is such a huge help.
MCC
11-21-2008, 11:08 AM
well by the over whellming support for full quarter, i will go that way. Next question, Is their any difference between manufactures, I wouldnt think there is to many different one's. Is the only difference is who you buy them from?

Thank's once again for all your guy's input it is such a huge help.



You have GM(NOS) ,Goodmark, and OER (Classic Industries) for 69 coupe cars . GM 1/4s stamped in the 70s & 80s are good , the ones stamped in the last 80s & 90s are so..so.. The Goodmark and OER are not 100% but with some work you can make them look good.

Mike Riggs
Mike's Custom Cars
1-803-329-2835
www.mikescustomcars.com (http://www.mikescustomcars.com)
lh_kustoms
11-21-2008, 02:58 PM
full 1/4's all the way
Jim Nilsen
11-21-2008, 06:05 PM
The one thing about full quarters is that when you get done doing your first one you will feel more like a professional bodyman than an amatuer no matter how long it takes you !!! And it will probably take you less time than the patch anyday.