Machspeed 219 Report post Posted February 7, 2019 I've decided to change out the taillight panel on my 69 Mach with a quality repop from NPD. Was wondering if I should go ahead and purchase the panel brace and the two smaller inner trunk bracket braces? Not sure if I will destroy these parts during the removal of the tail panel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rsanter 152 Report post Posted February 8, 2019 If they are in good shape, up can reuse them Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shep69 149 Report post Posted February 8, 2019 Reuse them if you can . It will save you some time. I had to change all the parts out due to a previous owners dodgy repairs. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,112 Report post Posted February 8, 2019 Use the ford or Dynacorn panel ,they are both nice tail panels 1 SWPruett reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike65 475 Report post Posted February 9, 2019 When I replaced the tail light panel on my 69 Coupe I had to replace the panel behind it (which is the rear gas tank brace) because it got damaged while removing the tail light panel Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Machspeed 219 Report post Posted February 9, 2019 18 hours ago, Ridge Runner said: Use the ford or Dynacorn panel ,they are both nice tail panels Thanks Ridge, but I ordered the new tooled panel from NPD. Read some reviews on the Dynacorn panel, one guy stating he was on his third panel. Said they were poorly done in the cut outs for the lights. There were some good reviews, but mostly negative. Wished I could see this stuff before I ordered. That NPD panel is twice the cost of the other panels. BTW, wasn't there an issue with the filler tube not fitting correctly in the tail panel? Seems I recall reading that somewhere? 25 minutes ago, Mike65 said: When I replaced the tail light panel on my 69 Coupe I had to replace the panel behind it (which is the rear gas tank brace) because it got damaged while removing the tail light panel Yeah, that is what is concerning to me. I'm gonna try my best to salvage my OEM stuff. It's rust free and appears to be in good shape. You getting any work done up there, Mike. Pretty dang cold up there in Jersey. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,112 Report post Posted February 9, 2019 Done a few Dynacorns and havent had a problem yet ,the new tooling sounds like the Ford panel Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike65 475 Report post Posted February 9, 2019 3 hours ago, Machspeed said: Thanks Ridge, but I ordered the new tooled panel from NPD. Read some reviews on the Dynacorn panel, one guy stating he was on his third panel. Said they were poorly done in the cut outs for the lights. There were some good reviews, but mostly negative. Wished I could see this stuff before I ordered. That NPD panel is twice the cost of the other panels. BTW, wasn't there an issue with the filler tube not fitting correctly in the tail panel? Seems I recall reading that somewhere? Yeah, that is what is concerning to me. I'm gonna try my best to salvage my OEM stuff. It's rust free and appears to be in good shape. You getting any work done up there, Mike. Pretty dang cold up there in Jersey. I am doing some small stuff to keep the project going forward so when I get to the point of needing the small stuff it will be ready to install. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mustangstofear 608 Report post Posted February 11, 2019 We installed the Dynacorn panel and had no problems at all. Sometimes you just can't believe everything you read on these forums. A lot of it depends on your expertise level :) 2 RPM and Ridge Runner reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Machspeed 219 Report post Posted February 11, 2019 4 hours ago, mustangstofear said: We installed the Dynacorn panel and had no problems at all. Sometimes you just can't believe everything you read on these forums. A lot of it depends on your expertise level :) Yeah, I know, I've experienced that before with tools and other things. People give low ratings on a product and I purchase it and think, this is a great product. People leaving the low ratings are knuckleheads that didn't read the directions or something. That's why I said I wished I could see these things before purchase. I gave $220 vs. $139 for that new panel through NPD. Description states "new tooling with thicker metal". Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
det0326 179 Report post Posted February 11, 2019 I used Dynacorn tail panel as well with no problems. Worked great. The only dynacorn exterior panels I have found a problem with is some of their doors. 1 SWPruett reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mustangstofear 608 Report post Posted February 12, 2019 I deal with this every day. You have one guy with no experience that doesn't have a problem installing a qtr ext. Then you have a professional with 30 years of experience and cries like a baby because he can't make it fit LOL. 1 Ridge Runner reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,112 Report post Posted February 12, 2019 A lot of the body shops cant fit sheet metal ,they do a lot of insurance work but cant handle a resto. I have had to do metal work for more than one body shop when they couldnt do it . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rcodenewf 44 Report post Posted March 24, 2019 Just installed a Dynacorn tail panel on a 70 convert...nothing out of the ordinary to get it to fit. Worked well. John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buening 63 Report post Posted March 26, 2019 Has anyone had issues with the trunk lock hole punched too far up into the crease? I test fitted the lock cylinder and found that it won't sit flush due to its position. I'm working on seeing if they are all this way, and if so I'll modify the lock hole to move the lock further down.This is on the 1970 dynacorn panel, not the 69. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,112 Report post Posted March 26, 2019 I havnt worked on a 70 ,that doesnot look good ,i have done quite a few 65-8 and a few 69s with no problems Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
