Re: Apologies Re: IML: patch panels

["Greg and Russell" <65luxuryliner@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi Kerry,

 

I'd e mail you off list except I don't know your address.  Just a suggestion but it seems patch panels are something most of us need and would all be happy to purchase from you.  The restoration shop owner redoing my '65 convt. had to fabricate both the inner and outer rear quarter panels for both sides of the car.  It surely would have been great if I could have ordered both pair from you. Heck you could have put them ont he bus and sent them down state to Mobile!  In the future, if I should ever need a patch panel, I'll consult you first!

 

Greg in Mobile, AL 

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From: Kerry Pinkerton

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Sent: Sunday, January 26, 2003 8:14 PM

Subject: Re: Apologies Re: IML: patch panels

 

I'm up for that.  Question I'd like answered is if, in fact, 60's are the same as 61-63s?  I've gotten a lot of requests for 60s but don't have one to use as a form.

 

KerryP
Patch panels fabricated
Imperials -- 50 Limo, 57 roadster, 61's, 64, 68 Convert, 73, a 66 300 and a bunch of lesser marques

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From: jsadowski

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Sent: Sunday, January 26, 2003 4:45 PM

Subject: Re: Apologies Re: IML: patch panels

Making a panel for a 61 would be a good place to start, since 60-63 are all the same. That would benefit a lot of folks.

John

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From: Kerry Pinkerton

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Sent: Saturday, January 25, 2003 6:47 PM

Subject: Re: Apologies Re: IML: patch panels

Thanks Arran, I do make a small patch panel where I had to cut out a hand sized piece of the left lower quarter.  It was pretty straight forward.  I used the english wheel just because I wanted an exchuse to use it.

 

A couple weeks back there was a thread about the price of replacement parts.  Someone was upset that some NOS or junkyard panels were 200 bucks or so.  Based on the emails I get, most people have no idea the level of effort required or the specialized machinery needed.  In the past year, I have built or purchased an english wheel, sandbag stand, air hammer frame with huge air hammer, planishing hammer, shrinker/stretcher, tucking tools, pullmax machine, and a bunch of other stuff.  I did this primarily so I could make patch panels for old Chrysler C bodies and the like, ie, those that are not available anywhere else.  I'd like to help my IML friends but I'd also like to make a little money to fund my habit.  In other words, I ain't gonna do it for free.

 

The hardest part of making a patch panel is having something to use as a reference part.  People want to know what a rear quarter for a xyz would cost. 

 

I've made a few whole panels from fender lip to bottom but by far the easiest to install are the inner panels..  That is if the 'frame' of the panel is solid, replace the inside and use the existing frame.  That way you are sure that everything will still fit and line up.  Plus welding in the panel is easier regardless of your welding skill level.

 

I think what I'm going to do is build a web site (saga) showing the tools, what they do, and describing how to build something.  Perhaps a rear quarter for a 61 since I'll need some for the GeeA project and have the cars to use as templates.  It should be interesting and educational for everyone interested in the process.

 

KerryP
Patch panels fabricated
Imperials -- 50 Limo, 57 roadster, 61's, 64, 68 Convert, 73, a 66 300 and a bunch of lesser marques

----- Original Message -----

From: A. Foster

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Sent: Saturday, January 25, 2003 5:06 PM

Subject: Re: Apologies Re: IML: patch panels

Kerry;

 Don't apologize, making patch panels sounds interesting. Unlike some at least you have the courtesy not to conduct business over the list. Will you be featuring some of this on your latest Paint and Body Saga?

Best Regards

Arran Foster

1954 Imperial Newport

Needing A Left Side Taillight Bezel and other trim parts.