i am a car nut, but admit i don't know alot about sheet metal etc. but am doing a lot of research on the whole car aspect. i have a question on panel repair. when you see a quarter panel that has been cut out for repair, what is the proper way to repair it? some say the new glues are real good, but i always thought that welding was better. i still think that. what is the proper way to put the repair panel on? i have seen so many applications, but still like the welds best.
i am working on my 67 acadian canso s/d. i will be pro streeting her. i have a new front clip complete, tubular a arms etc. new rear sub frame w/four link (comp. eng), 8 pt rool bar, new interior aluminum sheeting, tubs, plus a whole lot more goodies. i will be putting 33x22.5x15 meats on her. so have plenty of work to do. i just want to do it the right way, and the way i want, with the proper guidance. if anyone can give me any tech help, i would be more than greatful.
thanks,
bob.

Well.....full quarters are better than skins cause with the full quarters you are cutting and welding where no seems can be seen and these are also where the factory welds are for the most part. Always weld. Never heard mention of glue...weird. Whe doing just a skin or a patch panel of any type there is an air tool that recesses the metal's edge about 3/4" so you are welding on top of the original metal and not trying to "butt" weld the new piece to the old piece. Still takes alot of time and skill to get the panels to look as if they have never been touched....good luck. Sounds like a cool car.

thanks jay. some body guys here are into the glueing of patch panels. i never heared of it either till they mentioned it.
i don't know what it is around here. but most guys in the area would rather not help or give proper advice.
i figure alot of jealousy goin on.
i have spent a lot of $$$$$ on the chassis so far, and only plan to do it the right way.
thanks for the info jay.
bob.

oh yea jay,forgot. i took alook at your ride. looks great, and i know it sounds even better.
bob.

Panel adhesives have been around for awhile now and supposedly are great in some situations. Personally, Ive never used them, but a couple of friends who do body work use them sometimes and say they have several advantages. Theyre very strong and dont use heat, which reduces chances to warp panels. I dont think they should be used on structural areas though. Since youre in Canada (where it gets really cold lol) Id be wary of them cuz Im not sure how theyre affected by big temp changes. Even down here I think theyre mostly used just for smaller patches where cosmetics is the priority as opposed to something structural, like a full quarter panel.

thanks cdjr. you bet your _ss it's cold here. it's friggin cold here. right now -35 w/wind chill and getting colder. wanna come for a cccccold bbbbbeer?
i thank you for the input.
i am new to the whole thing, and it sure is great to see feed-back in my post.
we canadians must be abit backwards. well some of us anyway.
i like the welds and will get it done the right way.
one thing i do know is that they use (glue) it quite a bit, but don't know what results they have with the temp differences.
all i know is i like the old fashioned way of doing it.
thanks cdjr,
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