Auto body repair & detailing: replacing quarter panels on 72 mustang, quarter panels, quarter panel

Question
ok im going to replace the quarter panels on my 72 mustang,i got the quarter skins not the full panel, my question is how do i cut the old ones out? like at the tailight panel and doors, do i just cut around them and leave a little of the original panel or do i need to get it all off

Answer
Hi Clint,

You might check out this link. This guy goes into detail about how to replace a quarter panel. http://buickperformance.com/qtr.htm

My personal opinion is to replace as much of the quarter as possible. I would leave a little of the original panel so you have something to spot weld or glue to. I hope this helps.

Gary