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keith h · 07-08-2005, 07:18 PM

I figured I would get a head start before my full quaters get here ,last year I found a nasty rust/rot area ,I wanted to patch the package tray but I found that under the panel between rear window ,and the deck lid it was pretty shot ,I decided it would be better to find a donor and remove ,trim down ,then weld the package tray in like a replacement panel, after alot of measurement's ,and some un-necessary tack welded bracing ,here are the results.

irgoatmike · 07-10-2005, 09:25 AM

Nice! I am in the middle of that same project on my 67. I was real surprised at the condition of the framework under the panel I replaced. Cleaned it up and gave it two coats of industrial enamel to keep the metal protected. Hard to believe the factory left it bare metal under there. irgoatmike

keith h · 07-10-2005, 01:26 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content"> Hard to believe the factory left it bare metal under there. irgoatmike </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
My thought's exactly ,I'm suprised how well the job went,I thought it would take longer, I took alot of measurement's for reference ,I hope the new quater's are made well enough for an easy replacement,we'll see..

cuz68 · 07-10-2005, 09:02 PM

Good job keith.

Greg Reid · 07-11-2005, 08:39 AM

It doesn't surprise me a bit. You realize that these cars were not meant to last as long as we're making them last. John DeLorean must have really been amazed at the effort people like us put forth to preserve these cars.
Good job on the package tray by the way!

wlpsyp · 07-11-2005, 01:22 PM

Good job Keith. I hated this part when I done mine.

Bill

aitstra · 07-13-2005, 12:38 PM

Wow, nice job!

md1twal3 · 07-13-2005, 01:36 PM

I just wish that our salvage yards here in Wisconsin had such nice donor parts

Great work!

keith h · 07-13-2005, 02:09 PM

Thank's for the comment's My quater's were delivered today,undamaged! From the dimensions it look's like Dynacorn makes a nice panel,I will try to get one on this weekend and post some more photo's.

68Catalina68 · 07-13-2005, 02:17 PM

I am very impressed that they came in undamaged, I remember the panels my buddy received for his 66 Rustang had a bunch of dimples in it from shipping. They were made in china so I guess taht may have been the problem, lol. GOod luck with the hanging...

gloryrestoparts · 07-15-2005, 03:08 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by md1twal3:
I just wish that our salvage yards here in Wisconsin had such nice donor parts

Great work! </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
well, since thats the panel I sold him and I'm outside of Chicago (car that panel came from is from Indy) you just have to look and you'll be amazed at what you'll find. The lower windshield channel from that same car is solid also. Shocking considering how bad the rest of the car was.

glad that piece worked out for you. it looks VERY good.

Chris

keith h · 07-15-2005, 07:44 PM

Hey Chris,
I just wanted to thank you again,In my opinion that part saved my car.

my68 · 07-17-2005, 01:01 PM

Keith,
Keep us up to date on the new quarters. I have been trying to get info about these quarters for weeks. I was told they were out of stock. How full is full. Sorry I can't tell by the pics. Thanks for your help.
Renee'

keith h · 07-17-2005, 04:21 PM

Renee'
The quaters are made the same way as factory, same shape ,dimension,attatchment,I am really pleased with the product,final fitting went really smooth,any other questions ,just ask.

my68 · 07-18-2005, 02:37 PM

Keith,
The smart a.. Joe at Dynacorn is playing stupid and says that they have never had 1/4's for the '68. Are you using the ones for the '69? Isn't the only difference the vent in the door? If so, that 1/4 you have is perfect for what I need. I've got a convertible but we can play with that. Thanks for your help. My problems may be solved.
Renee'

keith h · 07-18-2005, 03:10 PM

I think Joe has his wires crossed,the quater's will work on a '69 LeMans,the only difference is that the '69 has the vent's ,these are identical to the factory quater's I cut off,no vent hole,Pontiac crest marker light hole's,if you are going to modify the quater's for a convertible,make sure you take alot of reference measurement's,and photo's you probably know already but,you will have to replicate the contour for the opening so it will clear the power top mechanism,I believe there was a discussion on this a few month's back, if you look from the rear ,and compare the convert to the hard top,it appears that the convert is wider.

68alpinebluegto · 08-12-2005, 04:11 PM

Looks good, I really like those Dynacorn 1/4's.
What are they priced at?

keith h · 08-12-2005, 06:51 PM

Quote:

Looks good, I really like those Dynacorn 1/4's.
What are they priced at?

They were $399 each from The Part's Place,and I can't say enough good about them, I am really happy with the product, and the result's ,the passenger side went right on, the driver's side ,I only had to make a small cut near the rocker tab..That's It!!!

gmcardoc · 08-18-2005, 05:11 PM

Hi Keith !! The GTO looks great ! I knew I passed it along to the right guy !
If I find any old snapshots of it I'll email you or post 'em !

Take Care 'Bro !! ....ô¿ô....

keith h · 08-18-2005, 09:02 PM

Hey Doug,
Thank's for the kind word's...Glad to know you think she's in good hand's ,soon we will be cruising to the Wycoff cruise night with her!!Look foreward to seeing thoes photo's
Thank's Brother!!!.......Look familiar?

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