Restoration Of 1996 Z28

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Old 10-27-2011, 05:00 PM
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I purchased a 1996 Camaro Convertible last year. We have enjoyed this car a lot this summer and I have decided to do some repairs. The big issue that I have is the quarter panels above the wheel and in front of the wheel are rusting. The left side has a small hole. I called the local Gm garage and tried to order quarter panels and the left side is discontinued and I am concerned about the right side not being available. I also have a connection in the aftermarket but they show nothing available. Looking for some ideas where I can look. The body man fixing the car felt the best fix was not to patch but to replace. Any feed back?
 
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Old 10-27-2011, 05:09 PM
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Where are you at? Around me junk yards are full of good donors. I good bodyman can make patchs and weld them in for a seamless all steel repair.
 
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Old 10-27-2011, 05:15 PM
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Call your local junkyards 93-02 V6 or V8
 
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Old 10-27-2011, 09:51 PM
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A patch isn't a bad idea at all. I've seen new replacement quarters going for $700-$900, and that's too expensive.
 
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