I've tried the sawsall and the grinder on my quarters, but think my best bet is with an electric metal shears. Quarter skins are 16 gauge soft metal, right? Saw that Harbor Freight has them for about $45, and can cut 14ga soft. Anyone used them?
If I cut them precisely enough, I'd much prefer butt welding to lap welding. I have full quarters - well almost. They don't go all the way up the sides around the opera lights. I want to keep as much of the current body weld spots intact to minimize part alignment issues, such as the rear of the quarter to the taillight panel, and quarter to the trunk/rear window panel.
Anyone have pics/vids welding quarters just below the lowest contour line along the quarter (above the well lip)? I'll keep searching youtube, but seems they're full quarter welds. Eric.
If I cut them precisely enough, I'd much prefer butt welding to lap welding. I have full quarters - well almost. They don't go all the way up the sides around the opera lights. I want to keep as much of the current body weld spots intact to minimize part alignment issues, such as the rear of the quarter to the taillight panel, and quarter to the trunk/rear window panel.
Anyone have pics/vids welding quarters just below the lowest contour line along the quarter (above the well lip)? I'll keep searching youtube, but seems they're full quarter welds. Eric.