I had some rust around the rear window area that needed fixed before I could get started with the quarter panels so here it is.

Another

Underneath

More underneath

The window channel was rusted pretty bad in the bottom corners and in the trim screw indents. I can't seem to find the pics of the corners still rusty but try to imagine rust and you'll get the picture. Here's the trim screw areas. I made little pieces and butt welded them in. They aren't exactly the same shape but they are the right depth and angle. Originals were sort of rounded out like a bowl.

The other side was the same way. Here's a pic of the patch. I hadn't discovered the Roloc grinding discs yet so the finish isn't quite as nice but it gets epoxy primed and all that.

Here's a different angle.

A shot of the bottom corner window channel repair.

OK, I'm working on the roof right now(no peeking)so I'll be back tomorrow with some more updates. The roof skin is AMD and my first impression is that it may actually be perfect. It's beautiful. More on that later.
Thanks all

Ok I'll be here waiting. I think you are doing a good thing.

wow! I applaud you on your persistance. looks like a fun project to say the least! any mopar deserves a restoration in my book

This is coming along super fast! How many kids do you have?? Wow.

Hey, not to hijack but my friend in Atlanta has a very similar car/condition for sale. 70 R/T 2 owner car that has been acid dipped and shows a lot of issues. Has orig. motor that was rebuilt and stored. Anyway, PM me if interested. 5k would take it. Some new metal included.

Anyway, like I said, keep rolling. I forwarded your thread to my friend for motivation. His was his High School car in 1983, but it takes dedication and desire, which you obviously have!

Pete

First, the job you are doing is AWESOME. I love to follow along with the rebirth of some cool iron in these threads.

Second, I sure wouldn't let somebody tell me what to do with my money or my time. Some of us could care less what its worth in the end.

I've got a B7 U code 70 that will require the same treatment.

Keep up the good work

Sorry I haven't been back but I got very busy with the business. I'll try really hard to post some updates tomorrow if I can get away. I have tons more pics and info. Thanks for your patience.

WOW!! Bravo man. You are doing one helluva job! I will say this though, don't EVER call yourself a Newbie again! You've got some mad skills, and a boatload of patience. I've seen "professional shops" perform absolute hack jobs just to make a buck or two. I'm suprised no one on this board has asked if you will do their car for them yet Keep up the good work, I can't wait to see it finished

OK, here's a few of the process of trying to get her ready for quarters.
This is the frame work under the quarters that had some serious rust issues.

More of the same.

Ya start cutting and it always seems terrible 'till you get to the clean metal and then it's the same old thing. It doesn't really matter how big the patch is, it's all the same. Some just take a little more welding and grinding time.

And cutting.