Challenger quarter panels

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Wed May 04, 05 8:16 pm

I've given up trying to repair my quarters, they are just too far gone to look anywhere decent.has anyone any recommendations for suppliers of repair sections? I know Goodmark do repair sections and full quarters,but are there any other manufacturers that make decent quality panels? I also need lower doorskin repair panels. I'm in no hurry as I've repaired them for now so they can wait 'till winter!

Kev · Post by **Kev** » Wed May 04, 05 8:21 pm

You can get stick on rear quarter panels. Saves on welding distortion

Post by **MattH** » Wed May 04, 05 8:41 pm

My pair came from Year One I think , but I was lucky, someone else got them from the states, I just bought them later. They are full quarter panels, not patches, they stop just below the top of the wing and include the swage line. they look good but I havent been brave enough to cut the old ones off yet!
I may only use the lower half to retain my original swage line.

RoelB · Post by **RoelB** » Wed May 04, 05 9:08 pm

Tiff, I got my panel from Goodmark for my 'Cuda. Did also recieve a Challenger panel by mistake, if you want to call US Autocare 01493 752152, they might still have that. Was quite happy with the fit etc.

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Wed May 04, 05 10:44 pm

Thanks Roel, I'll give them a call! The Challenger passed its MOT today,with only a front wheel cylinder needed.I'll enjoy it through the summer,then get the zip gun out when the gritters come out again.... Gives me a few months to get the panels I need.

When I got the car,the quarters were full of bondo,up to an inch thick in places,the wheelarch swage had been totally filled in.I dug all this out,but one side had a little accident damage,and some plates welded in at the lower corner,I tried for ages to get decent lines,but with nothing to work from,I gave up,and threw some paint at them.looks nice from 50 yards!!!

Dave-R · Post by **Dave-R** » Wed May 04, 05 10:52 pm

Tiff. Only the Goodmark ones come close to fitting right. Even then they need minor work. Don't use anything else or you will regret it.

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Wed May 04, 05 11:32 pm

You've just confirmed what I've heard before,do Goodmark make the Mopar resto ones for them? They want $599 for a complete quarter

MrNorm · Post by **MrNorm** » Fri May 13, 05 7:59 pm

1) The 'patch panels' you can get are not die stamped and will need lots of work.

2) The 'full length' quarters (just above swage line) that have been available for many years are die stamped and are not bad at all. I have two on my car and they are fine with some work

3) the 'full quarters' that are recently available from Goodmark are exactly that - factory replacement quarters, they go right up to the leaded roofline. they are reportedly very good.

but they'll cost more to buy and ship, usually the second option is all you need, unless you want a toal factory look inside (no extra weld seam).

Goodmark distribute their panels to most of the other places, so most of the 2) panels are identical wherever you buy them, & the 3) panels are ALL the same - you can buy them from many places but they are Goodmark (but you might save a little at some other places - not much though)

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Fri May 13, 05 8:30 pm

Full length quarters would do, the vinyl roof was done about 2 years ago,and full quarters would mean doing it again.patch panels are no use,as the top of the arch is rusty too.Just the shipping costs are a problem,and the worry that they are damaged in transit.

MrNorm · Post by **MrNorm** » Fri May 13, 05 9:20 pm

I brought both of mine back on the plane

Not in the same trip though.......and it was touch and go, they are LONG!