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Installing A New Quarter Panel On A 1971 Chevrolet Camaro - Quarter Pounding

We ditch the rust and install fresh steel on a worn out '71 Camaro

By Steven Rupp, Photography by Steven Rupp
  • 1971 Chevrolet Camaro Quarter Panel Replacement Rear Cowl
    28 The window channel rot extended down to the upper rear valance, so we picked up a rear deck filler panel from Goodmark. Fitment was excellent and, best of all, this part is bolted in place and requires no welding. We love instant gratification. The part number is 4021-710-70 and it will set you back $59.95.
    1971 Chevrolet Camaro Quarter Panel Replacement Rear Cowl
    28 The window channel rot extended down to the upper rear valance, so we picked up a rear
  • 1971 Chevrolet Camaro Quarter Panel Replacement Spoiler
    29 The back of the car was starting to look so good that we decided to dress it up a bit. We called over to Classic Industries and ordered up this short spoiler. At $119.95 (PN 3974538) it's cheaper than an OEM unit, but how well does it fit?
    1971 Chevrolet Camaro Quarter Panel Replacement Spoiler
    29 The back of the car was starting to look so good that we decided to dress it up a bit.
  • 1971 Chevrolet Camaro Quarter Panel Replacement Spoiler
    30 Installation tip: use a little paint on the tip of each bolt on the new spoiler to help mark where you will need to drill.
    1971 Chevrolet Camaro Quarter Panel Replacement Spoiler
    30 Installation tip: use a little paint on the tip of each bolt on the new spoiler to hel
  • 1971 Chevrolet Camaro Quarter Panel Replacement Installing The Spoiler
    31 After covering the spoiler area of the trunk with some masking tape you can line up the spoiler and then press it in place.
    1971 Chevrolet Camaro Quarter Panel Replacement Installing The Spoiler
    31 After covering the spoiler area of the trunk with some masking tape you can line up th
  • 1971 Chevrolet Camaro Quarter Panel Replacement Masking Tape
    32 When you pull away the new spoiler you will have all the spots you need to drill marked and ready to go. Slick huh?
    1971 Chevrolet Camaro Quarter Panel Replacement Masking Tape
    32 When you pull away the new spoiler you will have all the spots you need to drill marke
  • 1971 Chevrolet Camaro Quarter Panel Replacement Rear Bumper
    33 It wasn't so much that the chrome on the old bumper was shot, but it had been twisted up by the same accidents that jacked up the old quarter-panel and lower valance. A shiny new one was ordered up from Classic Industries (PN 3949772, $139.95). Fresh chrome just gives us a warm fuzzy feeling.
    1971 Chevrolet Camaro Quarter Panel Replacement Rear Bumper
    33 It wasn't so much that the chrome on the old bumper was shot, but it had been twisted
  • 1971 Chevrolet Camaro Quarter Panel Replacement Taillights
    34 OK, the owner saw these tail lights on a customer's car and decided to splurge a bit since they look so darn good. These billet beauties are from Marquez Design and they do a ton to dress up the back of a second-gen Camaro. He also ordered up these slick stainless-steel door strikers since the original ones were beat to death and these would stay looking great for a long time.
    1971 Chevrolet Camaro Quarter Panel Replacement Taillights
    34 OK, the owner saw these tail lights on a customer's car and decided to splurge a bit s
  • 1971 Chevrolet Camaro Quarter Panel Replacement Taillights Installed
    35 With the parts installed and car shot in primer we decided to trial fit the new pieces. The fresh chrome, new spoiler, and stunning Marquez tail lights make the back of the '71 Camaro look like a show car, even in primer. Best of all, they all fit perfectly.
    1971 Chevrolet Camaro Quarter Panel Replacement Taillights Installed
    35 With the parts installed and car shot in primer we decided to trial fit the new pieces
  • 1971 Chevrolet Camaro Quarter Panel Replacement Rear
    36 About 38 hours of labor after starting got us to this point. The back of the Camaro looks great and, when funds allow, Jon can tackle making the front look just as good. We're very impressed with the quality of the Goodmark panels, especially the full quarters. At this point there's been no real body work done to the second-gen and you can see how crisp the body lines are in the new panel.
    1971 Chevrolet Camaro Quarter Panel Replacement Rear
    36 About 38 hours of labor after starting got us to this point. The back of the Camaro lo
SOURCES
Goodmark Industries
625-E Old Norcross Rd.
Lawrenceville
GA  30045
770-339-8557
www.goodmarkindustries.com
Best of Show Coachworks
7-60/-480-0227
www.bestofshowcoachworks.com
Classic Industries
8-66/-656-1706
www.classicindustries.com
Marquez Design
By Steven Rupp
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