Rear quarter cut out install?

[greatguy57078]

I would like to know is it worth the cost savings to weld back in cut out inserts or just go with the entire quarter panel? I would like to go back to uncut on my halfcab. Does anyone have any experience with this install?

 

[Steve]

I just recently installed a new complete rear quarter on mine. If I wanted to turn a cut EB into an uncut one, I'd replace the entire quarter instead of trying to patch it. You'll probably have to buy a complete quarter anyway, so do it right and replace the entire quarter.

 

[djhudson05]

I would replace the quarter panels> If you weld the cut outs in , you will warp the panels, you will, have to grind the welds(more heat to warp panels), then fill the repaired area, then prime and block sand. A lot less work to replace.

 

[greatguy57078]

Who makes the best rear quarter panel? Are they the same gauge thickness as the originals?

 

[Steve]

I don't know who makes the "best," but the ones I got from JBG are pretty good.

 

[Heus33]

I would replace the quarter panels> If you weld the cut outs in , you will warp the panels, you will, have to grind the welds(more heat to warp panels), then fill the repaired area, then prime and block sand. A lot less work to replace.

x2. I tried replacing mine with cutouts and it was challenging to say the least. Just getting them to line up correctly was a pain. Different cut outs from a different year will never go in smoothly (but I'm an amateur at best).

Here's a page that has some instructions - looks a lot easier than it was though.

http://bigskybroncos.homestead.com/repairs.html

 

[bighorn]

I replaced both of my rear quarters. I bought one from JBG and one from Dennis Carpenter. They were both in an identical box from taiwan. They fit fine requiring only minor tweaking to get to fit. Overall, the job was pretty easy. The hardest part is getting your old quarter out and prepping for the new peice.

http://classicbroncos.com/forums/showthread.php?t=116455&highlight=bighorn+build

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