has anybody welded quarter panel cut-outs back into the cut quarters?

[plothead]

i have cut quarters and want to go original. has anybody ever welded the cut-outs back into the quarter panels?

i dont have any but i imagine i could come by some and weld them in (a pro would do it) and thus not have to get new ones and incur the cost/hastle of replacing with crappy aftermaket or finding uncut originals.

any ideas?

anyone done this?

thanks
chris

 

[stevew]

I have some pics of it being done on my web site : http://bigskybroncos.homestead.com Go to my "Repairs" page . It's a mess of work , about a week per side but it came out great .

 

[67halfcab]

I've done something like what you are wanting to do but I welded in the front cutouts in the rear to give my truck the same wheel openings in the back as the front.

http://web.triton.net/d/davy/rearfenders.htm

I have them welded in now and filler over them I just don't have any pics at this time to share.

It was very easy to do.

 

[locopny]

I really like the idea there 67.

Got me thinking about doing it now too.
looking forward to some full side view photos...for the full effect.

;D 8)

 

[raleigh_bronco]

These fender cut-outs are still available:

http://www.classicbroncos.com/f
orums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=35161

 

[67ster]

welding in rear cut outs

After completing the front to rear wheel opening as 67 half cab has done , I can tell you it is well worth the effort in function and looks . If you start with a fairly sound 1/4 panel with little bondo or rust it is a snap to fit them . My left 1/4 was loaded with mud from a previous encounter with a tree so it made it a bit more difficult . Sorry , I still can't post pictures .

 

[locopny]

sorry to highjack this thread, but I got one more question that may be pertinent to others too.

would this mod. allow you to run a 33/??35"?? with a 1" bl, 2" sl and not hit fender? this would be my app.

thank you and thread returned to rightful owner.. ;D

 

[67halfcab]

sorry to highjack this thread, but I got one more question that may be pertinent to others too.

would this mod. allow you to run a 33/??35"?? with a 1" bl, 2" sl and not hit fender? this would be my app.

thank you and thread returned to rightful owner.. ;D

I've got 31's under mine now and have a Ton of room so 33's will clear with no problems at all and that's what I'm going to be putting under mine in the spring. I have 3.5" sus lift and a 2" body lift.