body panels...
09-21-2008, 01:38 AM
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do any companies sell body panels for FD's. i would like to cut out the dents and hang new sheet metal. (rear quarters)
where can i get this? or maybe someone has a junk body with a good passenger side rear quarter panel they could cut out...
thanks...
where can i get this? or maybe someone has a junk body with a good passenger side rear quarter panel they could cut out...
thanks...
09-21-2008, 11:21 AM
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unless you count "overfenders" mazda is probably the only place that sells quarter panels. plan on spending $500-600 on the sheetmetal.
they did used to have a book that tells you how to fix the FD body specifically, even down to where to put the welds and sealer and stuff.
they did used to have a book that tells you how to fix the FD body specifically, even down to where to put the welds and sealer and stuff.
09-21-2008, 04:04 PM
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damn, 5-600... i was hoping i could find a junk body and have them cut out that section. but i know that would probley never happen.
and although i have never hung body panels before. my father did autobody for over 20years and built some amazing cars from rust buckets. and im in welding/fabricating school right now and my instructer said he would help out if i brought it to class. so, with the 2 giving me some direction. i could probley do an OK job.
and although i have never hung body panels before. my father did autobody for over 20years and built some amazing cars from rust buckets. and im in welding/fabricating school right now and my instructer said he would help out if i brought it to class. so, with the 2 giving me some direction. i could probley do an OK job.
09-22-2008, 08:32 AM
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Then your dad and instructor should know how to source panels. If not, check with your local collision shop or local MAZDA dealer. New are probably still available.
Be aware that quarters are more involved and will require special tools and skills. As said previously, NOT a job for amateurs or Dads or welding instructors unless they have the specialized training. In modern collision shops, that part of the repair is often left to specialists within the shop. Even then, depending on the severity of the damage it's often advisable to repair then to replace because you don't disturb factory welds and jeopardize unibody integrity. If it's been hit hard enough to prevent repair, theres's a good chance you need more than just the sheetmetal replaced.
Be aware that quarters are more involved and will require special tools and skills. As said previously, NOT a job for amateurs or Dads or welding instructors unless they have the specialized training. In modern collision shops, that part of the repair is often left to specialists within the shop. Even then, depending on the severity of the damage it's often advisable to repair then to replace because you don't disturb factory welds and jeopardize unibody integrity. If it's been hit hard enough to prevent repair, theres's a good chance you need more than just the sheetmetal replaced.
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