JC Whitney Body Panels

[Jeff Roblin]

www.jcwhitney.com

I did a search on '77 Granada for item specific parts and found some matches:

Quarter panels for 2dr and 4dr cars are available. They do not have a good customer rating, but there are only 3 comments, for '66 Galaxie and a Fairlane - not specifically Granada. Two-Door quarters (item #ZX786062AFE) are listed for $106.99 and four-door quarters (item #ZX786060NFE) are listed at $64.99.

Strong, specially-formed 20-gauge steel, coated to resist rust
Panel fits over or replaces existing panel
Restores original look and structural integrity
Eliminates rust holes to help keep vehicle's interior and trunk cleaner and dryer. Designed to look like a professional installation. Extends from door opening to back of quarter panel and up to meet body lines. Extends a minimum of 7" above wheel openings (depending on application). Trimming of panel may be required to install fender skirts. Easy bolt-on, rivet-on or weld-on installation (depending on application). Some drilling required. SW=Station Wagon. Shipped separately from factory. NOTE: SKU numbers ending in F are factory shipped and may take a little longer to reach you.

1975-80 Rocker Repair Panels
Heavy-duty rocker panel slips on easily and covers damaged or rusted-out panel
The easy and economical way to restore original looks
Available for 2- and 4-dr. models
No need to cut or remove old panel. Top-quality 20-gauge steel, die formed to fit perfectly. Fast, easy, professional-looking installation. Simply screw, rivet or weld on panel.
Item #ZX786226BF - $34.99

[girard]

The idea of putting new steel OVER rusted panels seems like a terrible idea. I want to know were the guy on the members cars got the fiberglass fenders.

[girard]

I had to go back to make sure I had read that right. Robert Elms #23 in members cars had 'glass fenders.

[hipogranada]

Jeff, what was the story on those 'glass fenders? I think I remember that you sold OE fenders as molds to a place that was making fiberglass Granada fenders? That outfit had them listed on eBay not long ago.

[Jeff Roblin]

www.showcars-bodyparts.com/index.html

Showcars in Ontario, Canada can get you fibreglass fenders. They have sold them on Ebay. One of our members bought them and I never heard how the fit was. I have heard that these are good people to deal with.

Gary is correct, we have sold them junk panel out of the yard for them to make fibreglass molds.

[girard]

I woder what the weight difference is? Its been years since I had one off but seem to remember them not being real heavy.

[7677monjme]

A warning about fit on replacement body and patch panels. I was talking to a car show class auto restorer and customizer about the quality of these panels. He explained that most are made in China, usually from good original panels. But the way they do it is to use the original as the pattern, then overlay the new over it. This results in a reproduction that is larger than the original, by the thickness of the metal. To get it to fit exactly as original, it may require sectioning in two directions. You may be able to live with the oversize panel, but be aware that this problem exists.

[Jeff Roblin]

Good to know. My LH fender is a replacement and non-Ford. I don't know where it was made. It looks great but it has a lot of body shims to make it look that way!