[dcmoore2]

hello, I am getting ready to start working on a 65 grand prix that is in need of lower quarter panel patches and lower door patches and I have not been able to find either online. It seems like they make all other years and models???? thanks for any help or leads.

[67GP428]

Franks Pontiac Parts in Ca. might have some of the things your searching for? Also Pontiac Heaven here in Az. Last suggestion, look at Desert Valley Auto Parts in Az.

[dcmoore2]

Thanks - I am hoping I can find something a little more local. I am in Maryland. What other years and models share the same quarters and doors?

[Stuart]

There may be some NOS patch panels floating around, but there's no reproduction stuff available as far as I know. For donor panels, the only other car for sure that shares the same panels would be a 1965 Catalina two door hardtop.

[Jerry H.]

The 'full' quarter on a 65 GP is unique to that car only. Catalina had a different roof line. A quarter panel from the beltline down would be the same as a Catalina however.

[1965gp]

I had to have pieces made for my 65 Grand Prix

[Stuart]

Originally Posted by Jerry H.

The 'full' quarter on a 65 GP is unique to that car only. Catalina had a different roof line. A quarter panel from the beltline down would be the same as a Catalina however.

That's right, I should have said that in my earlier post. A GP has the reverse curve rear window, so the sail panels on each side are different than a Catalina.

If the repairs needed are just patches and not the entire panel, it probably will be simplest just to fabricate them as required.

[dcmoore2]

thanks guys - looks like I will plan to fabricate the bottoms of the quarters and doors. Would there be a certain panel from other models that may have the same or similar bottom rear section of the quarter and/or wheel well arch? I would prefer to start with something similar and work that to fit, verses starting from scratch. How about a door that is easier to find, that would have a similar bottom section to start with? Again thanks for any help.

[a421cat]

Cross Canada panels used to make lower quarter panels. Heard there were issues with the wheel opening shape. If you know that going in you could make a checking buck to get the opening right. Good luck.

[3 Chiefs]

There is a man named Robert McCartney who owns McCartney Body and Paint Leonardo MD. You can find him on most car forums and Instagram. I couldn't find his phone number though. Anyway he is a very nice guy who loves to share his knowledge of sheet metal shaping on social media. I don't believe there is any part that he cannot reproduce. If you can reach him he does do the kind of job you are asking for. His work is excellent. I have been involved in metal shaping since 2007 and I am not great at it yet but I have learned that when it comes to metal shaping, anything is possible. I have seen some amazing work and it always inspires me to do better. By the way the 1965 Grand Prix is one of my dream cars. Its the year I was born and my dad had two of them. I hope to someday have one painted Iris Mist. Good luck with your car repairs.

Paul