Some panel intallation advice wanted, Start today!

[broth9640]

I am headed out to get some scrap metal to brace up the body before I start hacking into this thing. I have 2 rear quarters, Rear seal, and an inside rocker panel to replace. What panel should I do first? Thinking the rear seal or one of the quarter panels. Any advice about where to start and why would be appreciated. Thanks.

 

[bikersmurf]

How experienced a welder are you? I'd start with the least visible.

 

[broth9640]

New to welding, but practiced up. Is there an order that will help with all the alignment ?

 

[SteveH]

I'd start with the least glamorous and visible stuff (floor pans) and work your way out. If you end up replacing any full panels (rather than patching), don't assume anyone's replacement parts will fit. From what I see, I'd patch it all with pieces of new metal and not fully remove any of the OEM body parts.

As far as 'order', think about any parts that have to overlay another and how visible the repair will be. Patching the support behind the rear quarter should be done first, before patching the visible out rear quarter itself.

 

[alaska60]

I just did this...... check out what I did. I rebuilt the sill and made my own panels. Not very hard to do.

sill and new panels