Ok here is a question for ya. I just picked up (from a friend CHEAP) a NOS drivers side 1/4 panel. It came from an old Ford dealership that had sat empty for some time and the new owners of the place happen to find a few misc pieces laying around.
This 1/4 panel still has the markings on the outside and the stickers from Ford on the inside. There is a little bit of surface rust but I can wipe it off with my hand.
Anyway, if one of you had it, would you use it on a car. I am not planning on it and will be using it as a show piece but I wanted to get your opinion on the matter.
I will post a few pictures later this week
Wagon 1/4 panel or Sedan 1/4 panel? I am assuming wagon...
Would I use it? Sure - if I needed it. Of course, if it was something I thought could be used as a tool-making pattern for repros, I would not use it, but in this case, since repros are far from likely (meaning, costs would be extraordinary), I would use it.
Chris
This one is for a coupe/hatchback. Sorry I forgot to mention that part. and yes, it would make a GREAT mold to re-produce more.
I just looked close at the sticker on the back and it came from the Chicago Depot then shipped to Madison WI
Nice. I bought a NOS inner fender recently from someone, it had been at a dealership in Wheeling, WV (and was marked like yours)for who knows how long. I love the history on this stuff!
Chris
if i needed it i would not hesatate to use it.
I wouldn't hesitate to use it. As for saving it as a pattern/mold for a reproduction, reproduction quarter panels are already available. I bought mine online from Black Auto Parts.
Dwayne :smile:
OK, I like everyone's feedback ;D I don't think I am going to use it at least for now because you just don't see them in WI. But keep posting your opinions and I will get a pic up today. It's been a long week already but a good one so far.
Quote from: dga57 on September 23, 2009, 11:57:17 PM
I wouldn't hesitate to use it. As for saving it as a pattern/mold for a reproduction, reproduction quarter panels are already available. I bought mine online from Black Auto Parts.
Dwayne :smile:
Can you please provide a link to this supplier? Google don't get me there. Thanks, Raymond
Quote from: rraupers on October 01, 2009, 12:15:11 PM
Can you please provide a link to this supplier? Google don't get me there. Thanks, Raymond
Sorry, Raymond... my bad. It's Black Car Parts, not Black Auto Parts! You can find them at
www.blackcar-llc.com/index.htm (http://www.blackcar-llc.com/index.htm)
Dwayne :smile: