Help wanted for rear fender repair, What are measurement points for “s” Options

[930cabman]

Having just replaced both of my rear quarters a few weeks ago, I just went out and remeasured. I'm within 1/32". (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) I think I'm good. Now that I think of it, I think I verified this before started to weld.

I will often measure this with a smallish stick cut slightly less than the dimension and use it to compare. A stick will pickup a small amount, where a tape measure often bends or is next to impossible to get into an inside corner.

[bkrantz]

I used this tool a lot to get the right spacing and curves. Compare the good side to what you are working on.
https://www.amazon.com/Big-Horn-19062-Plast...C169&sr=8-9

[didenpx]

Sean,

How does the quarter to rear door jamb area look? If you dont need to address issues there then patching just the rear half of the quarter might be the best option. Also, is there any evidence of the crumple zone in the rear shock tower giving way? If so then it will be important to figure out how much the inner quarter might be distorted. Finally, if you havent leveled the body and used a cheap laser level to check for vertical deltas across the rear end, recommend you do that.

Don’t get discouraged. This is DIY-able!

Paul

[seanpaulmc]

Sean,

How does the quarter to rear door jamb area look? If you dont need to address issues there then patching just the rear half of the quarter might be the best option. Also, is there any evidence of the crumple zone in the rear shock tower giving way? If so then it will be important to figure out how much the inner quarter might be distorted. Finally, if you havent leveled the body and used a cheap laser level to check for vertical deltas across the rear end, recommend you do that.

Don’t get discouraged. This is DIY-able!

Paul

Those are some insightful questions.

Door gaps were pretty good at the start of all this metal work. But since welding in the stiffening kit (Maddog’s) the driver side door gap has gotten a little tight. May need some remediation in the future.

I’ll have to take a closer look at the crumple zone but nothing has ever jumped out at me when doing these repairs. I will check again. Same for measuring elevations side to side. I knew the trunk floor needed to be replaced but I didn’t realize the fender was as bad as it is.

Appreciate the advice!

Thanks,
Sean

[peteyd]

We have a used quarter panel if you head down that road.

Pete

[TRP]

Moses' Sandals!!? I wouldn't even know where to start with something like that. I wish you patience and success. I sweat just thinking about welding sway bar brackets!

[friethmiller]

Sean, reread all the posts here. I'd strip the entire quarter panel using a paint-stripper disk to see what 'other' damage exists. This will help you make a better decision. If it's just the back 1/3 then try to repair what you have otherwise replace it with another "better" fender. Remember, removing/installing the rear quarter panel takes more time than repairing what we can see here.

[didenpx]

We have a used quarter panel if you head down that road.

Pete

Pete, will you guys be offering new fenders at some point in the future?

Paul

[peteyd]

We have a used quarter panel if you head down that road.

Pete

Pete, will you guys be offering new fenders at some point in the future?

Paul

We don't have plans currently to reproduce front or rear fenders. I thought that Dansk was talking about making rear quarters, but I don't know their progress.

With the front fenders on the market, and the sales being slow, it is hard to justify the rears.

Pete

[friethmiller]

Sean,

On my first 914, I had a lot to do on my driver side rear quarter. I certainly didn't have that giant rusted out patch but the sail panel was completely replaced with an RD repair piece and I had to repair all the fiddle bits around the tail light -just like yours. Go here:
https://fredriethmiller.smugmug.com/1974-Po...Jul-Sep-2019/27.

Passenger side: https://fredriethmiller.smugmug.com/1974-Po...Oct-Dec-2019/29

Assembly: https://fredriethmiller.smugmug.com/1974-Po...Oct-Dec-2019/30

Hope this helps.

[Montreal914]

Sean, I was having the same question a while back with a similar situation.

This is where it starts:
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?s=&...t&p=2967155

I decided to replace the whole quarter. It was a fair amount of work but gave me tons of access for other long repair work. I couldn’t believe I would make a nice enough long weld without distorting the whole fender, but that is me.

I have major repair awaiting on the passenger side hell hole but on that side the fender is straight and wouldn’t need to be removed/repaired/replaced. I am mentally debating how to tackle that side and I am considering removing the fender for best access. I am very scared of partially cutting it and warping it went stitching it back. I have no hammer/dolly experience.

[didenpx]

We have a used quarter panel if you head down that road.

Pete

Pete, will you guys be offering new fenders at some point in the future?

Paul

We don't have plans currently to reproduce front or rear fenders. I thought that Dansk was talking about making rear quarters, but I don't know their progress.

With the front fenders on the market, and the sales being slow, it is hard to justify the rears.

Pete

Thanks Pete; understand but disappointed the dollars and cents of it don’t work. All of these cars seem to have lived hard lives and the lack of quarter panel replacements at a price point commensurate with restored vehicle market value makes repairs challenging.

That said, I really value and appreciate what you guys do. I’ve bought quite a few patch panels from you and the fit, finish, and quality is spectacular!