starting to do the body work, and i could really use rear lower quarter panels... any ideas where i might find some of these?

Robert

will be posting more pics to the gallery soon

 

 

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I built my own patch panels, I don't think there are aftermarket one a availlable.

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bob,

How did you shape the metal?? Mine are pretty messed up from 3" below the "Fender flare" on down to the bottom, just behind the rear tires.
I swear who ever drove this did not know how to back up without using the "bump method", LOL. By messed up, i mean i have dents, some of which have been leaded over, and some bondo'd over ( I didn't know you could put bondo that thick!!!!) and some rust. Going to go look at it some more, but i am not sure how to get the "curves" bent into the metal. Ideas???

 

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Robert,

My panel's rear quarters were banged up pretty good too. I had the advantage of having the roof off so I was able to work on the quarters from both sides. They were pushed in about 4" in the back corners up near the body line. I also welded sheet metal tabs in the deepest dents I couldn't get to and pulled them out with a slide hammer. I put up a tech page on my side detailing how I made the patch panels for my truck if you are interested. I might not answer all of you questions but it should help. E-mail me if you have any questions.

I would also like to see some pictures of your truck in it's present condition if you have any that you can e-mail me.


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Try:http://www.macsautoparts.com/

I took a look at your pics, looking good.
I have a 48 Panel that I'm trying to get on the road, got some questions about what you have done.
Could you contact me at: a4tl8ford(No Email Addresses In Posts!)

 

got some more pics...

 

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I took a look at your pictures and it looks like you have a truck in about the same condition as mine. The rear quarter looks repairable as far I can tell from your pictures. I also had to build a new piece under rear doors, it was eaten away pretty bad. I'm in the process of transplanting a floor from a '51 F-5 into my panel. I have quite a ways to go before getting it back on the road.

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the bottom edges are rusted out and the brackets that go up to the frame are not attached because of the corroded mess// have built one patch panel for the driver side, using your page, and i am impressed... it looks pretty good, and my neighbor says it looks good ( and he is a real **** critic) so thanks for the tips... will post more pics once they are in place permentaly.. thanks again bob for the great ideas

Robert