I've surfed many Mopar sites on the web over the years, but have never really found any detailed information regarding hanging quarter skins. I have a basic understanding of what I need to do, but I'm still hesitant to do it myself because I'm not sure what i might run into. I'm sure there are plenty of people out there that feel the same.
So, all you body guys and DIY's, this is what I'm looking for - and I think what many others are as well:
-what are the common problems associated with hanging aftermarket skins on a Mopar?
-what is the order of steps when you need to replace trunk extensions and outer wheel houses? What do you cut out first, and in what order is it replaced?
-Do you cut in the middle of the quarter, or do you cut along abody line? If along a body line, do you risk having a not-so-straight body line after the welding is done?
-Does the difference in gauge of metal present any major problems when useing aftermarket skins?
-When drilling out spot welds, is there a preferred size/brand bit you find works best? Do you use weld-through primer between any sandwiched metal and welded areas?
Basically, I'm looking to start a thread that addresses any issue one might encounter, and PHOTOS would go a long way in helping us rookies understand what/where/why/ and when to do something.
Let's make this a long, detailed, step by step thread:read2: It would be awesome if some of you guys walked us through your own experience detailing the prep, cutting, problems, and finish work.
So, all you body guys and DIY's, this is what I'm looking for - and I think what many others are as well:
-what are the common problems associated with hanging aftermarket skins on a Mopar?
-what is the order of steps when you need to replace trunk extensions and outer wheel houses? What do you cut out first, and in what order is it replaced?
-Do you cut in the middle of the quarter, or do you cut along abody line? If along a body line, do you risk having a not-so-straight body line after the welding is done?
-Does the difference in gauge of metal present any major problems when useing aftermarket skins?
-When drilling out spot welds, is there a preferred size/brand bit you find works best? Do you use weld-through primer between any sandwiched metal and welded areas?
Basically, I'm looking to start a thread that addresses any issue one might encounter, and PHOTOS would go a long way in helping us rookies understand what/where/why/ and when to do something.
Let's make this a long, detailed, step by step thread:read2: It would be awesome if some of you guys walked us through your own experience detailing the prep, cutting, problems, and finish work.
