There is a stiffener or brace spot welded to the quarter panel under where the corner of the trunk lid is. It is spot welded only in the area under the trunk lid and has seam sealer under the rest. It is entirely under the quarter panel and maybe 3" X 4" and formed to match the curve of the trunk lid recess. Anyone know what it is for? It is only on the drivers side. Is it necessary?

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1969 Camaro 350 & 1969 Impala SS 427/ 4-speed (restored)

I put mine back as it seems to give a little support and not make it sound so tinny when tapping on the quarter. I figure car makers are cheap and have a reason for everything as they don't waste money on stuff that doesn't do anything so I put mine back. They should be on both sides. Maybe your other quarter was already replaced? A lot of shops don't seem to put these back

Rick's First Generation offers these now.

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Rick Dorion
69 RS Conv,355,M20,4.10's

Maybe thats why my trunk lid always sounded junky when shut. I will check for another one at summer Carlisle. Thanks

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1969 Camaro 350 & 1969 Impala SS 427/ 4-speed (restored)

They are not only on the LH side; they were originally on both. They are sometimes so poorly welded they can be pulled off with a good tug. There are also braces alonside the rear quarter glass under the panel. They are welded to the roof rail. Body shops just cut them off leaving a big gap at the corner where the glass strip mounts.

I found the braces at the quarter window but they are so poorly attached I could not get the quarter panel off without removing it. I intend to try to reuse it.

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1969 Camaro 350 & 1969 Impala SS 427/ 4-speed (restored)

Are they reproducing all of these braces? I don't think my car has them, but I will put them back if it is important.

Gambitt

Reinstall any braces that you remove, they are there for a reason. The ones at the 1/4 glass will have to be installed after the 1/4 is fit, don't weld them to the body or the 1/4 before or you will have a very hard time getting the 1/4 panel in place.
Austin

Thanks Austin. I had the quarter panel on and everything looks good but I was going to weld it on first. Thanks for the tip.

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1969 Camaro 350 & 1969 Impala SS 427/ 4-speed (restored)

Unfortunatly it will be a little harder to weld after the 1/4 is fit (not to bad though), but it beats having to bend the sail to fit the 1/4. I would however drill the holes for your plug welds on the 1/4 before, that way all you have to do is clamp it on and weld. Mine were brazed on to the sail, so make sure you get all the brass off or you will have a poor weld.
Austin

Austin, How big do you make the hole for your plug welds? I have been using 3/8 cause it is about the size of a spot weld but it seems a little big for a plug weld.

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1969 Camaro 350 & 1969 Impala SS 427/ 4-speed (restored)

Sorry, I've been gone. Plug welds by I-CAR standards are 5/16" and thats what I use. Many people use 1/4" and they hold up fine, but I like to go with I-CAR they have done alot of collision testing.
Austin

Thanks, I will try 5/16.

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1969 Camaro 350 & 1969 Impala SS 427/ 4-speed (restored)

Does anyone have pics of these stiffners, or braces? Pics in place on car? Thanks.

I still looking for some pics of the stiffeners in place...can anybody help me out? Has anyone purchased these from Ricks? Thanks.

First three pics at the top of page.:beers:

http://community.webshots.com/album/443555202NwcppR/1

Forgot, I have these here with measurements also.
http://home.neo.rr.com/camarolsrs/Quarter%20Window%20Filler.jpg

http://home.neo.rr.com/camarolsrs/Quarter%20Panel%20Stiffner.jpg

In place pics (sorry not that good but you get the idea)
http://community.webshots.com/photo/443555202/487195787nyrqEz Passenger Side
http://community.webshots.com/photo/443555202/487195703XGEDfQ Drivers Side

Once again, thanks for the help. Does anyone know for sure if these are being reproduced? If so, has anyone purchased them? Thanks.

I just checked with Ricks and they do not have them and they don't know of anyone who makes them. Does anyone know where I could find a good used set? Thanks.