The quarter panels on our 1965 Chevelle did not look terrible at first glance, but they showed some issues the more we looked. We elected to attack the passenger side first, as it boasted a botched repair job and a big rust hole over the wheel opening. We were happy to find that the inner wheelhouses were in great shape. When we started this project, we could not find replacement complete quarter panels. Now, of course, OPGI sells complete reproduction "to the roof" panels, but we chose to use their quarter panel skin to make our repairs. The twist on this repair is that we chose to use 3M 's Panelbond adhesive to "glue" the panel in place. Why? The Panelbond greatly reduces the chaces of warpage and future corrosion. Watch the video to see more.
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» 6 Comments
6"Structure" at Tuesday, 14 October 2008 11:08by Kevin
Steve,
That is a good question. We welded the rear section of the skin in accordance with 3Ms specs to prevent the panel from peeling in an impact. I'm sure anything can happen in a wreck, but this method is widely accepted and usually preferred in late-model collision shops. Hopefully we never find out what happens in a wreck!
5Comment at Tuesday, 14 October 2008 02:58by Steve
Wondering about structural integrity. I managed a body shop and saw some of those glued panels pop off with impact. New corvettes have glued on quarters and one of them came in just popped right off the side. I think I\\\'ll keep the mig rollin...Thanks
4"welder, fabricator SPFX" at Wednesday, 06 August 2008 19:28by kelly coe
This is great stuff.. I really appreciate the detail you go to to show most of the process as it takes place. I'm less likely to be as intimidated by the job after seeing you guys to the work.
Thanks.. keep up the great work. PS.. I'm restoring a 65 Acadian Beaumont Sport Deluxe.. (65 chevelle SS.. but a canadian version). If your interested at all.. I can send a pic or two.
3"Deacon" at Tuesday, 29 July 2008 20:00by Rich
This stuff look cool. I could use it every day all over the cars I do!
2"The Ramones" at Friday, 25 July 2008 17:03by BillJetter
Now I'm gonna' sniff some glue... All the kids want something to do...
1Comment at Friday, 25 July 2008 13:09by Martin
Nice article! I glued a plate in to smooth my firewall since I don't have power in my garage and no welder at that time.
Worked for me but everybody was sceptical. see www.pro-touring.nl pages 38 and 39
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