Not exactly planned, but....

[awr68]

I had to make a last minute decision before starting body work and paint, and since I didn't ever truely like how the rust was repaired by the last owner, I thought it was best to start fresh.

So I ordered a couple 80% quarters and a tail panel and dove in!! It took quite a bit of 'massaging' to get the repop metal to work, but in the end I'm happy with how it all turned out! Yes it's a lot of work to replace metal...but well worth it in my book!!

Also, this allowed me to spray the hard to get to areas with Zero Rust before I installed the new pannels. I ordered '67 quarters as I wanted to shave the marker lights anyways. I also bought new '67 not '68 front fenders for the same reason...no patch panels!!

From here I reinstall the front clip and do whatever it takes to get all the new front sheet metal to work, do final pre-assembly of all the systems, and then break it down for paint!!!!!!! :thumbsup:

[awr68]

Here are a few more pics....

[Steve68]

No sidemarker lights, blastphmy :wow: how dare you!!!

[camcojb]

VERY cool Anthony! Now I know who to call next time I need sheetmetal surgery. :unibrow:


Jody

[almcbri]

good work. 80% quarters are the only way to go when having to replace the rear tail panel. Keep up the good work :thumbsup:

[jannes_z-28]

Looking great Tony :thumbsup:

You can't beat the feeling of knowing that you have done the right thing, the satisfaction is just worth all the gold.

Say hello to your assistant there.



Jan

[ProdigyCustoms]

Your making me proud son.

[XcYZ]

Cool, and I love the pic of the little man helping out. :thumbsup:

[907rs]

Looking good, Tony!

[TA219]

That looks great, if you have any more pictures I would love to see them b/c i am about to do my 1st 80% quarter on my drivers side.
if you wouldnt mind e-mail them to me at [email protected]

Also did your tail panel give you any problems or was it pretty easy to get them to come together?

Thanks for posting up your results :thumbsup:

[awr68]

Thanks for all the kind words guys!! It's fun to get something like this done and finally post an update!!

Scott, I don't think I could have done it without him! It puts a huge smile on my face when I think one day it will be his!!! :D

Frank, thanks!! So when should I sell the house and move down there...that job offer still stands...right? J/K ;)

Jan, you hit the nail on the head, it cost me some time but the car will be WAY nicer now!!

TA219, I'll email you some detailed pics.