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Old 02-16-2003, 08:27 AM
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For anyone who had to replace the lower patch panel on a 72 GTO, how did you get around the extractor area? Since all 72 panels do not have provisions for the extrator.

Seems it would be very tough to not only cut out, but then to weld in the tabs that hold the extractor in. Did you you the whole panel or cut along the leading edge of the extractor and just patch in below that?

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For anyone who had to replace the lower patch panel on a 72 GTO, how did you get around the extractor area? Since all 72 panels do not have provisions for the extrator.

Seems it would be very tough to not only cut out, but then to weld in the tabs that hold the extractor in. Did you you the whole panel or cut along the leading edge of the extractor and just patch in below that?

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Old 02-19-2003, 07:53 PM
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Well, I guess I'm the first person to ever attempt this then.

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My rot just ended right below the extractor so we cut a tad below it and patched the panel on. Not bad quality from the Parts place!

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Old 02-21-2003, 05:34 PM
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That is where my rot is also. So you just cut down the patch panel then?

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Old 02-21-2003, 11:59 PM
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Yeah, I mean it was literally almost on the line below the scoop. I will get a picture next time I check out my car.

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I just patched both my front fenders on a '72 that had '71 fenders on it.

I have extractors that I now need to install, does anyone have any measurements that could help me install the extractors in the right place.

The Fisher Body book doesn't include any measurements for this and I haven't found anything online. Thanks!
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Old 06-25-2011, 10:59 PM
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I found a little help in the 70-72 forum on this topic if anyone is looking at doing a similar repair...

http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...d.php?t=669544

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