Anyone done a rear quarter panel replacement?
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I haven't found much on the task. I am pondering the job. I've done it on other cars but never a 944/968. I would appreciate any info on the job. Thanks
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All I've seen is the factory shop manual that calls for cuts and welds in specific locations. Seems like most people just opt to shop for a new tub rather than go there...
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No, the rest of the car is in good shape and it is rare one. I will check out the factory manual. Thanks
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How bad is the damage?
Personally I would find anyway possible to fix it before replacing it. It's amazing what a good body shop can do with a hammer and dolly. Can you even buy that body part from anywhere, or would you be removing it from another vehicle which in itself is a difficult task.
Personally I would find anyway possible to fix it before replacing it. It's amazing what a good body shop can do with a hammer and dolly. Can you even buy that body part from anywhere, or would you be removing it from another vehicle which in itself is a difficult task.
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My google fu is failing right now, but there's a detailed thread somewhere with good pictures. I believe it was someone replacing 924 rear quarters with 944. Might have been on 924board.org, or maybe pelican.
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I'll have to look for that thread. The rear of the car was hit hard and there is no way the quarter will come back. I have a donor car with all the parts I need in MA. I will have to drill out all the spot welds on the donor piece and again on my car. Been there. Done that. Thanks
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My body shop was able to order a brand new 1/4 panel from Porsche in 2010 when my car got hit, hopefully that's still true in 2017.
Post wreck:
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New 1/4:
Final result:
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So I simply cut a rear quarter panel out of a junkyard body, removed the old one and welded everything together. It wasn't without effort, but it was worth the trouble. I simply couldn't let my good old 944 die, due to my fault.
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kissing the guard rail
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transplanting a used quarter rear panel
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check how it fits
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looks good
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paint job
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ready to go
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I made here and on the B-Pillar and on the sills also, an overlap joint by means of my edge setter. It took some time and a lot of trying until everything matched as it should. Finally I managed it, that the entire panel could slide into the correct position and kept there without tension.
As soon as the tin joints fit perfectly, I did all across the panel some point welding to stitch it together without tension.
Apart from that, the welding around the taillight was pretty complex too.