Quarter Panels

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   Has anyone bought any Tabco rear quarters lately? I purchased a pair and for the most part am satisfied but the wheel lips are not even close to being rolled over to the required angle to be able to install the factory wheel well chrome trim. Have you all had to use a wheel well roller or has it required slitting forming and welding this area. First time installing quarters so any advice would be welcome.

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Gold73 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 02-July-2018 Location: Kansas Status: Offline Points: 90	Post Options Post Reply Quote Gold73 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Quarter Panels Posted: 15-May-2019 at 2:52PM
	Has anyone bought any Tabco rear quarters lately? I purchased a pair and for the most part am satisfied but the wheel lips are not even close to being rolled over to the required angle to be able to install the factory wheel well chrome trim. Have you all had to use a wheel well roller or has it required slitting forming and welding this area. First time installing quarters so any advice would be welcome.

californiajohnny Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group Joined: 05-October-2013 Location: winlock, wa Status: Offline Points: 14608	Post Options Post Reply Quote californiajohnny Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 15-May-2019 at 3:01PM
	hard to say without seeing it, i've never used them, but is it just needing clamped into place to weld to the the lip of the wheelhouse?or really far off that it needs rolled or formed besides just clamping into place for welding???
	JOHN 74 GRAN TORINO S&H CLONE 74 VETTE CUSTOM 90 S10 BLAZER 4X4 LIFTED 77 CELICA CUSTOM 75 V8 MONZA SUPERCHARGED 79 COURIER VERT. SLAMMED 75 VEGA V6 5 SPD 70 CHEV C10 P/U 68 MUSTANG FB CONVERSION

Gold73 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 02-July-2018 Location: Kansas Status: Offline Points: 90	Post Options Post Reply Quote Gold73 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 15-May-2019 at 3:10PM
	I’ll take pictures tomorrow and try to post them. It’s definitely beyond just clamping and welding. I looked through the pics of Malcolms build and they are considerably more angled out than the ones he used. I sent him a message asking if he had to bend or roll his but he has not replied yet. I just didn’t know if I received a bad set or what.

californiajohnny Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group Joined: 05-October-2013 Location: winlock, wa Status: Offline Points: 14608	Post Options Post Reply Quote californiajohnny Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 15-May-2019 at 3:25PM
	kinda sounds like it???
	JOHN 74 GRAN TORINO S&H CLONE 74 VETTE CUSTOM 90 S10 BLAZER 4X4 LIFTED 77 CELICA CUSTOM 75 V8 MONZA SUPERCHARGED 79 COURIER VERT. SLAMMED 75 VEGA V6 5 SPD 70 CHEV C10 P/U 68 MUSTANG FB CONVERSION

Gold73 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 02-July-2018 Location: Kansas Status: Offline Points: 90	Post Options Post Reply Quote Gold73 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 15-May-2019 at 3:39PM
	Are there any other build pictures besides Malcolms that show a Tabco panel being installed on the forum?

californiajohnny Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group Joined: 05-October-2013 Location: winlock, wa Status: Offline Points: 14608	Post Options Post Reply Quote californiajohnny Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 15-May-2019 at 5:33PM
	could be? idk???
	JOHN 74 GRAN TORINO S&H CLONE 74 VETTE CUSTOM 90 S10 BLAZER 4X4 LIFTED 77 CELICA CUSTOM 75 V8 MONZA SUPERCHARGED 79 COURIER VERT. SLAMMED 75 VEGA V6 5 SPD 70 CHEV C10 P/U 68 MUSTANG FB CONVERSION

1973gts Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 05-March-2018 Location: Grand Rapids Mi Status: Offline Points: 614	Post Options Post Reply Quote 1973gts Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 16-May-2019 at 1:56AM
	Not the best angle to see the lip but these are my Tabcos bought last year when they were put on. My bodyman said he had to work on the lips a little to get the mouldings to fit satisfactorily but nothing extensive. Hope this helps - dave
	Dave - 1973 GTS N code

legend onirot Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member METAL GOD Joined: 18-January-2009 Location: hattiesburg ms Status: Offline Points: 3038	Post Options Post Reply Quote legend onirot Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 16-May-2019 at 10:27AM
	sorry guys, and gold... sorry it took me so long to answer, ive been extremely busy with work and i havent checked the boards for a few days.
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