Topic: Replacing 1967 Fastback quarter panels

[celticray]

Hi,
Ive got a 1967 fastback that Ive had since high school, Im 55 now and over the years have collected many parts.
Ive got a question on the fastback's quarterpanels.   Im pretty sure that the NOS fastback's are not availiable or so rare they would be crazy expensive.    I always thought that the 67 coupe's NOS quarterpanel can be modified to replace a 67 fastbacks damaged quarterpanel.    Ive got two NOS quarterpanels, one is a C7ZZ-6527841-C (drivers side coupe)  and a passenger side C7ZZ-7627840-A which is for a convertable.   

Can someone straighten me out on if both these qp's are ususable to replace my fastback quarterpanels? Any chance someone can share the best method.  I thought years ago I bought two coupe quarterpanels, but now since I moved back home Im going through my parts and updating inventory to prepare for a restoration
Thanks
Tom

[1967 eight barrel]

They have to be seamed about an inch below the body line. You can tell easily in the trunk and the B pillar where the latch is different on a coupe/convertible. Labor intensive and expensive to make them look like they belong. I would consider a new reproduction complete quarter.

                                                                                         -Keith

[OldMil]

Not so cut and dried. The contours are different between the fastback quarter as compared to the coupe/convert.   Done correctly, butt welding vs lap gives a better end result that can be finished to be less noticeable inside and out (takes longer), but a new replacement quarter would be my preference.  Even with that, I have the quarter cut along the edge where it is spot welded to the B-pillar and the rear tail-light edge to retain the factory spot welds. 
Here's some more guidance:
http://67fastbackproject.blogspot.com/2017/10/how-to-skin-fastback-fitting-and.html

[1967 eight barrel]

It's very cut and dry. The contours are the same from the body line at the top of the quarter down. It's why most seam them about 3/4" to 1" from the line. You will always be able to tell, as there is no way to clean up the seam behind part of the inner fastback structure around the quarter vent.  Opt for the complete quarter. It's the way to go.
                                                                                                                           -Keith

[rodster]

Not so cut and dried. The contours are different between the fastback quarter as compared to the coupe/convert.   Done correctly, butt welding vs lap gives a better end result that can be finished to be less noticeable inside and out (takes longer), but a new replacement quarter would be my preference.  Even with that, I have the quarter cut along the edge where it is spot welded to the B-pillar and the rear tail-light edge to retain the factory spot welds. 
Here's some more guidance:
http://67fastbackproject.blogspot.com/2017/10/how-to-skin-fastback-fitting-and.html

Interesting blog!  Thanks for sharing.

[sammy73]

Interesting blog!  Thanks for sharing.

And the car he is restoring is very interesting indeed. A K code fastback with just about every possible option selected including "Special order induction system" at $887! I hope its ok for me to link this photo he posted of the window sticker:

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pyABV-1g3Xo/VCD34RQCcmI/AAAAAAAACdI/495EKBO2mEc/s1600/IMG_1812b.jpg

[67gta289]

"Special order induction system" at $887!

First I've ever heard of that "option" - anyone else?

[67gtasanjose]

First I've ever heard of that "option" - anyone else?

I've not seen a dealer invoice like that one either...but I know in Texas, all things are done differently so...

[OldMil]

First I've ever heard of that "option" - anyone else?

Could it be a Paxton?

[67gta289]

With the "dealer installed" items listed on the right hand column, this obviously is a dealer (hopefully not a falsified post-dealer) generated document.  I would presume that the "special order induction system" would also be dealer installed, and should not be interspersed with the factory options on the left.   A copy of the Marti report would prove useful.

[67_1183]

I have seen this car in person.  When pulled out of long term storage back in 2009 the induction system was a tri-power set up.

From the blogspot:

[67gtasanjose]

With the "dealer installed" items listed on the right hand column, this obviously is a dealer (hopefully not a falsified post-dealer) generated document.  I would presume that the "special order induction system" would also be dealer installed, and should not be interspersed with the factory options on the left.   A copy of the Marti report would prove useful.

What I find interesting on the "Dealership Document", besides what you have already cited, is the Select-Aire Option on a K-code. Everything I have read says only engine codes this option came on is "T", "C", "A", and "S" (not counting a Shelby). I find both the car and the document "Interesting".

[J_Speegle]

............I find both the car and the document "Interesting".

Yes very creative. Love the Hurst shifter also   

Guess a Marti would not support allot of what we're seeing. Also interesting printer font used for 1967