parts place quarter skins

Discussion in 'Chassis restoration' started by dreeesh, May 5, 2024.

  1. dreeesh

    dreeesh Well-Known Member

    has anyone used these?if so did they fit correctly?$740 is alot for a part if it doesnt fit right and you have to empty your bank to pay the guy to make it fit........?????
     
  2. Smartin

    Smartin antiqueautomotiveservice.com Staff Member

    They are the best aftermarket quarter. The Tabco patch panel is "ok" for a driver. Keep in mind that all aftermarket parts need work to fit like factory.
     
  3. Buicksky

    Buicksky Gold Level Contributor

    You may want to indicate which year quarter you are referring to.
     
  4. dreeesh

    dreeesh Well-Known Member

    i am restoring a 72 skylark and will probably need both qaurters the filler panel and at least one outer wheelhouse....i dont mind paying for parts as long as they fit like or as close to factory as possible
     
  5. Smartin

    Smartin antiqueautomotiveservice.com Staff Member

    The full hardtop quarters is what I was referring to.
     
  6. dreeesh

    dreeesh Well-Known Member

    i used the tabco qaurter years ago for my 71 gs convertible.worked out fine.however i would like a factory fit for my hardtop if possible...
     
  7. Smartin

    Smartin antiqueautomotiveservice.com Staff Member

    The full quarters have excellent body lines. The door jamb edge is a touch softer than factory edge, but not really a killer. Be sure to have door and trunk lid installed to align them and gap.
     
  8. bignastyGS

    bignastyGS Maggot pilot

    YUP...nice fit.. A small amount of massaging, but I am so much happier that I did the full 1/4 as opposed to the quarter skins.. Even my second car is getting full 1/4's as well... 441460787_122142866408120246_5116916493061854108_n.jpg
     
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  9. dreeesh

    dreeesh Well-Known Member

    good thats what i wanted to hear!!!!
     
  10. bignastyGS

    bignastyGS Maggot pilot

    So good,I'm doing both sides...lol 438302380_122142863414120246_2012948199179833050_n.jpg
     
  11. Max Damage

    Max Damage I'm working on it!

    I thought those were NOS not the parts place reproduction?
     
  12. bignastyGS

    bignastyGS Maggot pilot

    nope.. I have the surface rust NOS ones going on the Bittersweet Mist project car next.. IMG_5764.jpeg IMG_5765 (1).jpeg
     
  13. Dano

    Dano Platinum Level Contributor

    Once you do a set that takes the mystique out of hanging 'em.
     
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  14. bignastyGS

    bignastyGS Maggot pilot

    I am getting the "hang" of them now...lol The next pair will be much easier I'm sure.. 20240504_123605.jpg
     

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