1929 roadter

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eeyore

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I am working on my 29 roadster quater panels that were rusted at the bottom, can someone show any pictures of how they are attached to the subrails (new from Brooksville) . I did not have much to work with on the quaters to refer back to. Thanks
 
Earlier today I looked at some images that I have taken during past restorations and I don't really have anything very detailed that shows how they were originally folded over. Is that what you are looking for? I hate that your post has dropped down this far so if you can give me an idea specifically what you are needing guidence with, maybe I can take a picture of something else or show something from a different project that will help you.

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I could use these pics as well as I am going to be replacing mine in the future and would appreciate it.
 
I have a new subframe and both quaters are rusted away about 3". I can form new metal which I think has 90 bend along the bottom and I have the door jam support bracket. Does the bottom edge fold under and around the subrail to close the bottom of the quater panel? what about the wheel well?
 
I see I can not spell roadster sorry, anyway here are a few pictures of what I am working with or without Thanks.
 

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Ha, for a minute there I thought you sneaked into my garage and snapped a pic of mine. This is what I need to redo after removing a lot of bondo.
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Does anyone have a picture of the fit at the bottom of the quater panel door jam, meeting the subrail? A close up to show how to form the finish edge against the subrail.
 
a picture almost like the one Carter posted above me here, but showing the bracket and how close in the quater panel sits into the frame. I started with out any real reference points to go from.
 
what about a photo of a 29 roadster seat riser with the quater panel door jam bracket all sitting on the frame correctly, and maybe the seat stiffener brace?
 
I folded mine under the sub frame using hammer and dolly. However, The question I have is do you leave the scalloped edge open so it will drain water or should they be sealed off?
 
Thanks, I am hoping to see the fit between the riser, jam, sill, subrail, ect. How much space should there be?
 
eeyore said:
Does anyone have a picture of the fit at the bottom of the quater panel door jam, meeting the subrail? A close up to show how to form the finish edge against the subrail.
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How about this one? The quarter is attached with tabs. Let me know what you want as I have my roadster body sitting on it's side and can take pictures easily. This is an original quarter.

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Wow, Thanks, Are the tabs evenly cut, looks like about 1" wide? Could you take a picture from the top inside of both thoughs two same locations please. I would like to see the way the seat riser, meets up at that point also. Thanks for the help
 
eeyore said:
Wow, Thanks, Are the tabs evenly cut, looks like about 1" wide? Could you take a picture from the top inside of both thoughs two same locations please. I would like to see the way the seat riser, meets up at that point also. Thanks for the help
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I just bend the length of the panel under the subrails on the ones I did. I tap the metal over center then squeeze tight with a vise grip sheet metal clamp. Seems to work out OK.
 
:)Ok Guys/ Gals, what is the correct way to finish the bottom of the quater panel? Still hopeing for some pictures to help! thanks
 
This is a 1929 coupe. The original panel was attached like this
 

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Thanks, It seems my roadster may have had the small 1" tabs but I am not sure there wasn't much left. Is the roadster any different then a coupe or may be mine had work done in the past? Also I have a small 90' bracket coming from the quater door post to the subrail on the top side of the sill plate is this orinigal ?
 
Thanks Dennis Did you have to stand on your head to take the pictures to help me out? I appreciate your help!
 
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