[67'7F6'Bird]

Hello Esahlin: I will give the Picklex a try, I do have RUST MORT - but it has a powerful odor, most likely toxic.

As far as the outer wheel well, I may just patch the lower rear section and the front lower lip - Only if the inner is in as good of condition.

Thanks for all the help!!!!

Steve

[67'7F6'Bird]

We decided to attach the sail panel over the roof panel. The alignment looks very good, we are still in the trial stages of fitting and alignment. Would it be wise to use panel adhesive in the area where the panel sits in the drip rail?
I think it may be a good choice for not only sealing the panel but also to help ease the installation.

[67'7F6'Bird]

Here is the area on the tail panel which shows the damage. And the pasenger side for comparison. Would you repair the existing Tail Panel or change it? We are noticing that the passenger side quarter panel is in better condition than previously thought.

[67'7F6'Bird]

Here are some pictures of the new quarter panel, new rear valence panel and new trunk lid. We are still a few hours away from being satisfied with the gaps and alignment but pleased with how easy things are going so far. I have not yet prepped all the inner panels with the rust deterent and paint, but looking to get this done in the coming week. And so far we have had the quarter panel on and off about 15 times.

[esahlin]

The fits actually look pretty good from the pictures. You guys are going about it the right way by doing alot of trial fitting....and making alot of progress fast.

THe panel bonding adhesive would be a great alternative especially in corrosion potential areas. I wish I would have used it in some of my repairs.

Another spot that is you might want to think about using the panel bonding adhesive in is bonding the new quarters to the outer wheel houses on the wheel well lip. I didnt use it but wish i would have spent more time trying to use it there in that area.

as far as replacing the tailpanel or leaving the original.....the tail panel is alot of work to remove cause of all the spot welds (at least it was for me but my equipment wasnt the best)....and it looks like you could fix you old one with bondo. If you were to remove the old one and put a new one in you might be able to close up those gaps between the trunk lid and the quarters by using a "come along" with straps wrapped all the way around both quarters and cinch up the straps (to bring the quarters in closer together) to decrease that trunk lid to quarter gap. All the while testing the tail panel fit. I read about guys doing this on the Camaros.net board. Might want to look on the Camaro board if your thinking of possibly trying to close that gap while installing your new panel.

[esahlin]

The "come along" deal would only work if you were going to replace both quarters and the tail panel.

[67'7F6'Bird]

Hello Esahlin - Thanks for the "come along" tip;

We plan on using the panel adhesive in a few locations. I did get the adhesive, the gun, and there is a special going on until June 30th for a "Lord Fusor Spray Gun" which sprays wheel well spray/sound deadening material and seam sealer - you get the $224.00 gun for $59.00 when you purchase 6 tubes of the material - each cylinder is about $16.00. I thought it was a good deal and wanted to pass it along, I went to my local paint supply store to get it. They couldnt believe it until they called their Lord Fusor Rep.

I am undecided on changing the tail-panel for now, I did inspect the passenger quarter panel more closely and it is very much usable, it would need 2 small patches one in front of the wheel opening and one behind, the rest is rust free and solid. As far as the seems in the inner wheel wells in the trunk area; they too are in great shape - Im glad for that.

Are there any crucial measurments to take into consideration before we start the welding? I just don't want to forget anything. We have compared the front window pillar to the end of the quarter and its spot on. We also measure from the inner leaf spring to the lower rear part of the panel and it matches the untouched passenger side. The window chrome was placed on and here are some pictures.