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    Replace Outer Wheel well

    Anyone ever replace the outer wheel wheel with the quarters still on the vehicle? I did some googling, but came up short. I need to replace the wheelhouse as well, if that helps.
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    I have got to do the same thing and have decided to cut the quarter's off just look's like the easyest way to do it but I have a lot more to fix.The inner wall's in the trunk need work to.

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    I noticed that the full inner quarters are "only" $599. That isn't much more than buying the parts I need piece-meal. Would it be better for piece it together or just buy the full?
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    Brian, to me it doesn't seem like it would be that hard to replace the outer wheelwells with the quarters on. I replaced the ones on my Nomad with the quarters on, but I had to modify them for the tubs, which I did with the quarters off.

    Last edited by chevynut; 07-10-2012 at 09:04 AM.
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    I agree with Cnut. I removed the forward outer wheelhouse on mine when I was trying to save my old quarter. I put a new quarter on instead but have yet to re-install that part. Plenty of access and it shouldn't be a problem.

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    Thanks for all the info! Any thoughts about full inner quarter vs pieces..
    bakins
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    I've never replaced an inner quarter before. How bad is yours?
    56 Nomad, Ramjet 502, Viper 6-speed T56, C4 Corvette front and rear suspension


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    56 Chevy 210 4-door sedan
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    2001 Porsche Boxster S
    2003 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD Duramax
    2019 GMC Sierra Denali Duramax

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    It has several rust spots/holes. I haven't finished scrapping the bondo and undercoating yet, so I'm sure I'll find more. also has a few hack job patches. If I can, I'll get some pics.
    bakins
    1957 Bel Air Hardtop
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