Work progresses on the quarter panel and wheelhouse on the passenger side. I gave up on trying to get the outer wheelhouse I bought originally to fit. I also opted to replace the entire quarter and not use a quarter skin.
I had to remove the lead from the factory. I used a propane torch to melt the lead and a small wire brush to brush the lead away as it melted. Instead of stripping and sanding the paint and body filler away I just heated it with the torch until it bubbled up and then used a window scraper to remove the filler and paint. It was much faster and easier. Of course I wore my painter’s mask since I didn’t want to suck down the fumes.
I have do the final fitting of the wheelhouse where it meets the quarter panel. Then I’ll take off the quarter, weld in the outer wheelhouse half and then weld in the quarter panel. Simple right?!?