What is the best way to support the body when replacing the rocker and quarter panels?
How can I get to the bottom lip on the quarter panel to weld it to the top side of the rocker panels? The car is gutted, the doors are off, and I plan to remove the front sub-frame. Any tips or tricks for replacing these panels would be appreciated. Also, what is the best way to clean the metal after bead blasting? I am thinking of using POR-15. ANSWER: Support the car on it’s suspension mounting points, as close to ride height as possible. This prevents tweaking of the body. I prefer they be supported with jack stands under the rear axle, and then remove the front wheels and support it under the lower control arms. Replace the rockers and floor sections, if any, first- one at a time. You need to have the door installed so that you can properly align the rocker. Leave the quarter intact- don’t chop out the quarters and rockers together. This will inevitably lead to tweaking. Do this one bite at a time. Once you have one rocker completely done, go to the other side. Then, replace any fl
