Driver side quarter replacement - 73 cuda

[redo1973]

Getting brave and gaining confidence. I removed the driver side quarter that had been pieced together with braze.  I knew that I had an issue with the B pillar before I started.  I've noticed the issue with other cars at shows with bubbling paint so I'm thinking that it is not unique but not seen anyone post on the repair.  I need to fix the angled support piece connected within the window frame.  I do not see it on AMD site.  It'll be a challenging removal. Ha anyone seen this part or if not I think that I can fabricate something if necessary.  Any ideas?

[Topcat]

There was a memeber here recently parting out a Cuda.

http://www.cuda-challenger.com/cc/index.php?topic=95476.0

[Edison1970]

You are going to have to cut the roof back a little more.  Mine was rusty up another 6 inches.  If it doesn't go any farther, you can just cut some steel patches and weld them in.  You can look at mine in the members restoration under 72 cuda resurrection.

[redo1973]

Thanks guys.  Mine definitely goes up about six inches based on what I can see through the window frame (I think you can see it in one picture).  It looks like there is a seam within the window and looks like one piece.  I really don't want to cut the roof, still paying for the other metal purchased. What was it you did to access the metal?  I was thinking that I could cut and remove without cutting into the roof skin.

[Edison1970]

You'll have to cut into the roof.  I didn't worry about it since that area from the factory had lead filled in anyway.  Extending the filler another six inches is not bad.  I cut a piece of sheet metal and bent it to the contour of the roof. 

[redo1973]

Did you have to remove the drip edge as well or cut around it?  I'm planning to remove the entire piece because of the rust hole spots.

[Edison1970]

I had to repair mine.  It had a rust hole in it. It wasn't that hard.  Just time consuming. 

[redo1973]

I just spent 30 minutes going through your project log.  Very Impressive and motivating!! I have many of the same issues you had and lots of questions as a new welder also.  Metal preparation has also been a mixed bag; dipping, sand blast, stripping?  I like your approach due to the stages of restoration effort.  I'll have to start a log. Thanks.