Another update. The trunk and driver quarter are installed. A few welds to finish up when I get it over on the lift but basically done.
Fit was fantastic! The only problem I found is a gap at the back of the quarter where it meets the tail light panel. Not sure if the problem is with the quarter or the tail light panel but a small piece of metal welded in will fix that. This was the ONLY problem, that's not bad!
For the sound deadner, I gave 3-M's High coverage body Schutz a try. This is the paintable type so the spatter paint will cover later in the trunk area. It's a neat setup, the gun never gets dirty so no clean up. A bit pricey but what isn't? I used a whole can on the one quarter and probably could have used more. (maybe I'll spray in some more later) Not as thick as the factory but better than nothing.
Picture #1 shows the sound deadener just applied. It's black but paintable. I first scuffed and sprayed back of panel with gray primer/sealer and left dry 24 hours.
Picture #2 shows the body schutz and gun.
Picture #3 shows some of the handy dandy spot welds done with the Harbor freight tool. About 6 seconds for each one! This tool was a life saver or should that be time saver. I wanted a factory look in as many areas as possible. Lower quarter, around wheel well to name a few. With this tool, those all important "dimples" will be present after paint.
Picture #4 shows the sail panel area. I have to plug weld in this area. I cut off a bit of the lower roof line due to small rot holes so that's what's missing yet. I'll be welding in a used piece I bought from a fellow member.
Picture #5 shows the quarter & trunk installed. It's looking like a '63 again! Go ahead, show me some rust, I dare you! LOL
Panel install was a dream! This is the first full quarter panel I've ever done and I'm already starting on the other side.