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daphatgrant · 11-25-2009, 01:26 PM

If the rear fender where to be taken off or replaced this whole piece is what would need to be removed correct?

Easy Go · 11-25-2009, 01:28 PM

it's a whole body side that includes the door sill and hinge pillar

Scrapppy666 · 11-25-2009, 01:30 PM

body shop would likely try to replace as little as possible, would cut whatever piece from a new panel and patch it in, unless you told them otherwise. Personally I'd probably want the whole panel replaced on a brand new car

daphatgrant · 11-25-2009, 01:39 PM

I don't have the car yet, this June. I'm looking at possible upgrades and changes and the thought of adding functional gills or some type of air inlet has crossed my mind, especially after seeing the modded front fenders by orange10s.c., they look quite a bit easier to install though. I never considered the door sill and hinge pillar, might not be something I really want to tackle.

Thanks for the quick responses

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Scrapppy666 · 11-25-2009, 01:42 PM

something like a cosmetic modification would likely just be a patch panel... no need to replace the whole quarter for an area about 10" x 16"

Easy Go · 11-25-2009, 01:45 PM

yes - you might want to patch something in. replacing the whole body side would involve lots of tearup and re-weld - structural integrity concerns...

myold88 · 11-25-2009, 09:10 PM

Camaros don't have rear fenders. They are "1/4 panels" because they are welded/part of the unibody. I don't want to nitpick but this always annoys me- Sorry.

Easy Go · 11-25-2009, 09:15 PM

"quarter panel" is actually not the official term either... it's "Body Side Outer"

I don't want to nitpick but I'm an engineer - Sorry.

myold88 · 11-26-2009, 07:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Easy Go

"quarter panel" is actually not the official term either... it's "Body Side Outer"

I don't want to nitpick but I'm an engineer - Sorry.

Well excuse me engineer. I sold parts for G.M. for many years. Fender and 1/4panel are two accepted industery terms. Fenders are "bolt on" parts. 1/4 panels are "welded on." This applies to both frame and unibody vehicles. As an example Chevrolet and Ford lost their "rear fenders" in 1949 when welded rear 1/4 panels were introduced. Again, Camaros never had and don't have rear fenders.
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11-25-2009, 01:26 PM	#1
daphatgrant June '10 Drives: '10 2SS/RS RJT Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Upstate NY (FingerLakes) Posts: 2,395	Rear fender question If the rear fender where to be taken off or replaced this whole piece is what would need to be removed correct?

11-25-2009, 01:30 PM	#3
Scrapppy666 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS M6 Black/Black Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,281 View My Garage	body shop would likely try to replace as little as possible, would cut whatever piece from a new panel and patch it in, unless you told them otherwise. Personally I'd probably want the whole panel replaced on a brand new car __________________ Pittsburgh Automotive Photography Black on Black 2SS/RS w/ white stripes Dynomax 3" Bullet Catback, CAI Cold Air Intake

11-25-2009, 01:42 PM	#5
Scrapppy666 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS M6 Black/Black Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,281 View My Garage	something like a cosmetic modification would likely just be a patch panel... no need to replace the whole quarter for an area about 10" x 16" __________________ Pittsburgh Automotive Photography Black on Black 2SS/RS w/ white stripes Dynomax 3" Bullet Catback, CAI Cold Air Intake

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11-25-2009, 01:28 PM	#2
Easy Go Drives: LLT MV5 B34 N65... period. Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: - Posts: 283	it's a whole body side that includes the door sill and hinge pillar

11-25-2009, 01:39 PM	#4
daphatgrant June '10 Drives: '10 2SS/RS RJT Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Upstate NY (FingerLakes) Posts: 2,395	I don't have the car yet, this June. I'm looking at possible upgrades and changes and the thought of adding functional gills or some type of air inlet has crossed my mind, especially after seeing the modded front fenders by orange10s.c., they look quite a bit easier to install though. I never considered the door sill and hinge pillar, might not be something I really want to tackle. Thanks for the quick responses .

11-25-2009, 01:45 PM	#6
Easy Go Drives: LLT MV5 B34 N65... period. Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: - Posts: 283	yes - you might want to patch something in. replacing the whole body side would involve lots of tearup and re-weld - structural integrity concerns...

11-25-2009, 09:10 PM	#7
myold88 Drives: SUMMIT WHITE 2SS/RS CAMARO Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: 2018: Lakewood Ranch, Fl. Posts: 8,167 View My Garage	Camaros don't have rear fenders. They are "1/4 panels" because they are welded/part of the unibody. I don't want to nitpick but this always annoys me- Sorry.

11-25-2009, 09:15 PM	#8
Easy Go Drives: LLT MV5 B34 N65... period. Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: - Posts: 283	"quarter panel" is actually not the official term either... it's "Body Side Outer" I don't want to nitpick but I'm an engineer - Sorry.