Thunderscrash 10 Report post Posted June 17, 2013 I am starting the long process if rust repair on my 69 fastback and I am starting with the quarters. The higher metal is in good shape so I think I can get away with just skins. I just can't decide if I want to keep the quarter scoops or not. I ordered a set of quarter skins from cj's without the scoops cut in and I am trying to decide if I want to cut out the scoops or go with the Boss302 look. I lean slightly toward the look of the 70 fastback which also does not have the scoop but I am not completely against them either. To anyone with experience, is it easier to just weld in the quarter and then come back and cut out for the scoop or vise versa? If I can run without the scoop for a little bit and them go bak to it if I decide to I might go that way but with my limited body work experience, I am looking for suggestions. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LiLMike 42 Report post Posted June 18, 2013 Personally I like the scoops. They wanted to have cleaner lines when they deleted the scoops for the 70 models. One reason I went with a 69 is because of the scoops. I just like the look. Like I said, just my opinion. It all depends on what you like and think is better. After all it's your car...LOL Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
b1002 10 Report post Posted June 18, 2013 I was in the same boat. I decided to keep the scoops. Its one of the things that make a 69 a 69. Take a look at the photos attach you can get an idea what i did to weld in my quarter skins. Don't get me wrong the 70 no scoops look is awesome but I prefer the scoops. Its you car do what makes you happy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jkskinsfan 19 Report post Posted June 18, 2013 +1 on the Scoops. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
69droptopgt 10 Report post Posted June 18, 2013 Yep scoops are needed for 69 unless you are trying to do a boss 302 clone. I like the scoops. I think most people do but there are some that dont. But it is your car and you can do whatever you want to with it. Nice thing about owning a car, you dont have to agree with what everyone wants you to do with it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thunderscrash 10 Report post Posted June 18, 2013 B1002, do you have a link to where you got those clamps? This I my first time doing body work and those look to be very helpful. Did they make things easier at all? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
b1002 10 Report post Posted June 18, 2013 Cj pony parts is where I got the clips. Clips helped me a lot, after i cut the quarter panel out and lined up the new quarter panel skin. I'm happy I stayed with the scoops. I'm not a welding pro myself, I got a quote for all the metal I needed to replace and decided to buy a welder and do it myself. I have shaved door handles, welded in roll pan, and welded in cadillac taillights in my 02 silverado. Makes me appricate the car more and the work I put into it. It's only metel if you mess it up cut it out and start over. http://www.cjponyparts.com/intergrip-panel-clips-by-eastwood-set-of-4/p/EW19016/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stierg 10 Report post Posted June 18, 2013 do what you like ( always first idea the best ) , the scoop is only emotional thing and create some agressive or sporty looks for me , the only one practical thing the turn signal indicators , i m personally go for scoop Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike65 475 Report post Posted June 19, 2013 B1002, do you have a link to where you got those clamps? This I my first time doing body work and those look to be very helpful. Did they make things easier at all? You can probably get them cheaper from Harbor Freight part-# 44751 $5.99 for 8 of them. They are called butt welding clamps. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MustangChuck 16 Report post Posted June 19, 2013 I really like the scoops. They are one of the differences between the 69 and 70 sportsroofs that I really like (along with the 4 headlights and the concave taillight panel). I vote keep them. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MustangChuck 16 Report post Posted June 19, 2013 I really like the scoops. They are one of the differences between the 69 and 70 sportsroofs that I really like (along with the 4 headlights and the concave taillight panel). I vote keep them. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manley 13 Report post Posted June 19, 2013 If you ever think you might sell the car, keep the scoops, unless you plan to go full-blown Boss 302 Clone. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manley 13 Report post Posted June 19, 2013 If you ever think you might sell the car, keep the scoops, unless you plan to go full-blown Boss 302 Clone. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manley 13 Report post Posted June 19, 2013 You can probably get them cheaper from Harbor Freight part-# 44751 $53.99 for 8 of them. They are called butt welding clamps. I think he meant $5.99. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manley 13 Report post Posted June 19, 2013 You can probably get them cheaper from Harbor Freight part-# 44751 $53.99 for 8 of them. They are called butt welding clamps. I think he meant $5.99. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike65 475 Report post Posted June 19, 2013 I think he meant $5.99. Yes I did, typing error. :sleep1: That is what I get for being half asleep while typing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike65 475 Report post Posted June 19, 2013 I think he meant $5.99. Yes I did, typing error. :sleep1: That is what I get for being half asleep while typing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thunderscrash 10 Report post Posted June 20, 2013 I don't think ill ever sell the car. I know once its done ill never get what I have in it besides this is my dream car. I was thinking of replacing the skins without the scoops but saving the metal in case I change my mind. Or am I just making things difficult? If I keep the scoops I am going to mold them into the quarter so they look seamless and I am going to make them functional. And I picked up a set of those clamps from harbor freight, it was the last set they had in stock :). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thunderscrash 10 Report post Posted June 20, 2013 I don't think ill ever sell the car. I know once its done ill never get what I have in it besides this is my dream car. I was thinking of replacing the skins without the scoops but saving the metal in case I change my mind. Or am I just making things difficult? If I keep the scoops I am going to mold them into the quarter so they look seamless and I am going to make them functional. And I picked up a set of those clamps from harbor freight, it was the last set they had in stock :). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
