I am moving along pretty good with the new roof replacement. Hopefully, will have it done in the next day or two and ready to move to the quarter skins. I am planning to bond the quarter skins and cut them as I have read about an 1 1/2" from the top of the quarter, door, rocker etc. My question is this. I have read some people flange the body metal so the quarter skin is level with the original body, others seem to lay it over the original body and feather the mud to the edge. What is going to be the best result? I don't have a flange tool, but I can get one. Thanks

Since you are installing a new roof, is there a reason you want to section the 1/4 panels at the peak, door and rocker? In my personal opinion, you will be much better off installing the complete 1/4 panel than trying to weld in just the middle section.

I have not put on metal before and understand the skins are much easier to install than full quarters. Also, the cost of the material is much cheaper for skins than full quarters. Could not see a reason to replace so much good metal since the main problem with the quarters is on top and behind the wheel well.

If your going to section the Qtr, if at all possible try to but weld the section, you can sleve the area you are going to weld that is useing a back up it will allow you to get a great weld and will help you from burning a hole in the repair area, as well as making it less prone to weld cracks. Eastwood sells a item made for holding the two skins level so you can butt weld them together. A butt weld is much easier to finish also. Good luck and remember make sure it is where you want it before striking an arc.

I guess it's a matter of opinion on the amount of work required to install full 1/4's versus skins. From a finishing standpoint, it's MUCH more work with skins, particularly if you section in the skin. That would also be true from a welding point of view. Removing trim, glass and so on comes into play with full skins but what does a little work mean on a classic, especially when the alternative is a mudded up 1/4 panel? Just my opinion.