How do you remove the rear/side quarter panels?
#1
09-01-2008, 04:24 PM
How do you remove the rear/side quarter panels?
Hi, I need to know how to remove the quarter panels from my '95 z28. I've had some people tell me you drill it through the trunk, others say not to drill. Any help is very appreciated, thanks!
#4
09-02-2008, 10:20 PM
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RE: How do you remove the rear/side quarter panels?
Plasma torch? Why not just a sledge hammer and chisel?
OK, for a serious answer, it sounds like you're wanting to do a panel replacement? You need to find the spot welds at the rolled lip of the fender where it overlaps the main body. You'll see small indentations where the factory welds are. Drill out each spot weld everywhere it's attached to the body. Then you can peel it off. They make handy drill bits made special for drilling spot welds. It has a smaller pilot drill tip and above that has a larger diameter cutting edge so you only drill a large hole in the fender (providing you stop when you cut through the top panel).
OK, for a serious answer, it sounds like you're wanting to do a panel replacement? You need to find the spot welds at the rolled lip of the fender where it overlaps the main body. You'll see small indentations where the factory welds are. Drill out each spot weld everywhere it's attached to the body. Then you can peel it off. They make handy drill bits made special for drilling spot welds. It has a smaller pilot drill tip and above that has a larger diameter cutting edge so you only drill a large hole in the fender (providing you stop when you cut through the top panel).
#5
09-02-2008, 11:13 PM
RE: How do you remove the rear/side quarter panels?
Thank you so much for that reply. Exactly what I needed to know, very helpful.
#6
09-03-2008, 12:00 PM
RE: How do you remove the rear/side quarter panels?
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Plasma torch? Why not just a sledge hammer and chisel?
OK, for a serious answer, it sounds like you're wanting to do a panel replacement? You need to find the spot welds at the rolled lip of the fender where it overlaps the main body. You'll see small indentations where the factory welds are. Drill out each spot weld everywhere it's attached to the body. Then you can peel it off. They make handy drill bits made special for drilling spot welds. It has a smaller pilot drill tip and above that has a larger diameter cutting edge so you only drill a large hole in the fender (providing you stop when you cut through the top panel).
Plasma torch? Why not just a sledge hammer and chisel?
OK, for a serious answer, it sounds like you're wanting to do a panel replacement? You need to find the spot welds at the rolled lip of the fender where it overlaps the main body. You'll see small indentations where the factory welds are. Drill out each spot weld everywhere it's attached to the body. Then you can peel it off. They make handy drill bits made special for drilling spot welds. It has a smaller pilot drill tip and above that has a larger diameter cutting edge so you only drill a large hole in the fender (providing you stop when you cut through the top panel).
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