How close are 72 quarter panels to fitting on a 74?

74 Roadrunner · Post by **74 Roadrunner** » Thu May 18, 2006 7:33 am

Could one be modified to fit or is it so far off that it's not worth trying?

road chicken · Post by **road chicken** » Thu May 18, 2006 11:13 am

There are two basic problems.

The quarter panel seam is at the top- almost ( and slightly above) the top pf the windows.

That being said: The rear side window shape from a 72 to a 73 is drastically different. The 72 sweeps slightly forward where the 73 is more square. I would guess the substructure was changed in that area also- but I don't know for sure.

Second- The quarter it self is more squared off on a 73 and the beltline is wider on a 73/4. Infact I'm not sure if they would line up quarter to door between the two years.

I'm sure it's possible, but do lots of checking and double checking.

Post by **Eric** » Thu May 18, 2006 6:27 pm

not worth trying...save the 72 quarters for someone who needs them on a 71 or 72 and look for 73 or 74 ones...

74 Roadrunner · Post by **74 Roadrunner** » Fri May 19, 2006 7:30 am

I now realize 71-72 panels are as hard to find as 73-74's are. Oh well I am still thinking of new ideas.

NHFD189 · Post by **NHFD189** » Wed May 24, 2006 10:29 am

I have to look again but I saw last year there is a place restamping the rear quarters for 73/74 Road Runners and a bunch of "new" parts that i previously couldn't find.
If I find it I'll post it up but it does exist.

74 Roadrunner · Post by **74 Roadrunner** » Fri May 26, 2006 7:49 am

Thanks Mike, I look forward to the info. Would be much nicer to start with new stuff that does not require rust repair.