How long does it take to replace a quarter panel?
Replacement times for welded panels include the time required to grind, fill and final sand the welded areas on the replacement panel, but they don’t cover the repair of weld damage to adjacent panels. But when you weld a quarter panel to the vehicle, the welding burns the adjacent panels – and this damage must be repaired.
How long does it take to replace OEM panels?
All the guides concur that their recommended labor times are for replacement with new, undamaged OEM parts on a new, undamaged vehicle. Replacement times for welded panels include the time required to grind, fill and final sand the welded areas on the replacement panel, but they don’t cover the repair of weld damage to adjacent panels.
Do you need to remove the headliner when replacing a quarter panel?
Headliner – Due to the design and construction of some vehicles, you may need to remove the headliner for access to structural parts or the upper sail panel. Cloth-type headliners can usually be moved out of the work area without removing the entire headliner, so the R&I labor is generally included in the quarter panel replacement labor.
Do you need to remove the trunk lid to replace a quarter panel?
Deck lid – Vehicles with the trunk lid hinges bolted to the quarter panels need the lid to be removed, but is the recommended R&I labor sufficient in a situation such as this? The deck lid must be removed so the quarter panel can be removed, but no technician in his right mind just sets the new quarter panel on the car and starts welding.
Replacement times for welded panels include the time required to grind, fill and final sand the welded areas on the replacement panel, but they don’t cover the repair of weld damage to adjacent panels. But when you weld a quarter panel to the vehicle, the welding burns the adjacent panels – and this damage must be repaired.
How long does it take to replace a quarter on a 67?
I have the 67 version. Full quarter replacement is 11.4 hours for a coupe, 9.1 for a convertible, a roof is 13.9 hrs less the drip rails, drip rails are an additional 1.7 hrs if both the roof and quarters are out, 1.4 with just the roof removed.
All the guides concur that their recommended labor times are for replacement with new, undamaged OEM parts on a new, undamaged vehicle. Replacement times for welded panels include the time required to grind, fill and final sand the welded areas on the replacement panel, but they don’t cover the repair of weld damage to adjacent panels.
Which is easier to repair fender or quarter panel?
Quarter Panel Replacement. If you’re repairing these cars, the fender repair will be an easier fix than the quarter panel because the fender can be removed and replaced. Rear quarter panel work will require more time and applied skills than the fender job. Welding will be necessary when this panel is being replaced.