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Old May 10, 2009 | 09:07 AM
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Quarter panel NOT quarter skin

Where can I find a whole quarter panel?

I need it to include the weatherstripping seal flange. Skins won't do it for me and that seems to be all that classicindustries, yearone, paddock, etc. have listed. I would also like the sail to be included.

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Old May 10, 2009 | 01:18 PM
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Re: Quarter panel NOT quarter skin

Ask around ... I'm sure I'm not the only guy with a spare 1/4 stashed out in the garage.
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Old May 10, 2009 | 01:29 PM
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Re: Quarter panel NOT quarter skin

i dont know of any companys thats sell the whole quarter but u might wanna try the junkyard, thats where we get ours from
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Old May 10, 2009 | 01:54 PM
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Re: Quarter panel NOT quarter skin

I'm looking to avoid the boneyard. I'm not exactly a fan of basically doing the work twice (removing 2 panels). Time is money.
Worst comes to worst, i suppose i'll have to do that.
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Old May 10, 2009 | 03:02 PM
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Re: Quarter panel NOT quarter skin

never seen the entire quarter. I think you are junkyard bound!
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Old May 10, 2009 | 03:43 PM
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Re: Quarter panel NOT quarter skin

Hopefully not.
The previous owner of the car sideswiped a telephone pole. Messed up the quarter including the weatherstripping channel and up above the standard cut line on a replacement quarter.
That's why I need the entire thing. GM's cut line up by the roof would be perfect.
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Old May 10, 2009 | 06:56 PM
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Re: Quarter panel NOT quarter skin

Pics?

I really don't think you're going to find what you're looking for. I would buy a parts car to hack off what I need in the driveway.

Or better yet, if the car is so trashed, get a replacement to which you can transfer the GOOD parts from your car??
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Old May 10, 2009 | 11:52 PM
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Re: Quarter panel NOT quarter skin

Not going to happen, i owned a body shop when these cars were new. I couldn't buy it then and i can't buy it now.
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Old May 11, 2009 | 12:44 AM
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Re: Quarter panel NOT quarter skin

Did you say which side you were looking for? I have a left side but I don't know how I would get it to you in one piece.

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Old May 11, 2009 | 04:02 AM
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Re: Quarter panel NOT quarter skin

I'll take some pics tonight.
I do happen to need a left.
Build a crate and ship truck freight. That's how hoods are shipped.
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Old May 11, 2009 | 04:12 PM
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Re: Quarter panel NOT quarter skin

Here are 2 pics.
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Old May 27, 2009 | 12:23 AM
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Re: Quarter panel NOT quarter skin

Did you ever get that quarter panel??
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Old May 27, 2009 | 04:12 AM
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Re: Quarter panel NOT quarter skin

Nope. Still trying.
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Old May 27, 2009 | 01:18 PM
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Re: Quarter panel NOT quarter skin

Try Classic Industries, a panel goes from by the B-pillar to the end(where u need it)

$139.95 check out the website

BTW when u cut ur old one out could I possibly have it since the bottom of the QP is what I need?

Thx and I hope that helps
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Old May 27, 2009 | 04:23 PM
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Re: Quarter panel NOT quarter skin

Checked them out already. All they have is skins. Their panel that includes the b-pillar is a right hand (pass). I need a left hand (drivers).
Thanks anyway.
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Old May 27, 2009 | 04:49 PM
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Re: Quarter panel NOT quarter skin

Im confused, what the dif between panel and skin??
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Old May 29, 2009 | 04:32 AM
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Re: Quarter panel NOT quarter skin

Panels include the spot weld lips and weather stripping channels.
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Old May 29, 2009 | 01:52 PM
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Re: Quarter panel NOT quarter skin

Ahhh
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Old Jan 10, 2010 | 06:07 AM
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Re: Quarter panel NOT quarter skin

Any luck yet? I am also looking for driver side rear quarterpanel.
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Old Jan 10, 2010 | 06:32 AM
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Re: Quarter panel NOT quarter skin

I'm not longer looking as I have sold the car and had no luck.
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Old Jan 10, 2010 | 09:15 PM
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Re: Quarter panel NOT quarter skin

with a whole pannel about all you can do is go to a salvage yard, its not bad at all $150 for the whole quarter cut off
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Old Jan 10, 2010 | 09:51 PM
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Re: Quarter panel NOT quarter skin

I know its a little late but for future reference, I have seen them for sale on Third Gen Ranch.
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