1965 Polara patch panels?

[David Johnson]

Im looking for rear lower quarter patch panels for a 1965 Dodge Polara 4 door Sedan. Cant seem to find them. If anyone knows where I could purchase them Please let me know. Thank you. Dave

 

[Polara_500]

I've seen some on ebay, but I've also heard that they are nowhere near close to matching original contours and as such require extensive rework. Might I suggest hand forming? Had to make mine, but I was blessed with a father that had been a bodyman for 30 years at that point available to make suggestions - although he didn't do any of the work.

 

[65 500]

I've seen some on ebay, but I've also heard that they are nowhere near close to matching original contours and as such require extensive rework. Might I suggest hand forming? Had to make mine, but I was blessed with a father that had been a bodyman for 30 years at that point available to make suggestions - although he didn't do any of the work.

Agreed, all I have seen is crap too. Find a good metal man to make new ones, unless your 1/4's are really bad, then you would be better off finding some used ones, preferably from out west.

 

[David Johnson]

Thanks guys. I can make them shouldn't be to hard. Its just the lower contour so wont be that bad. Just thought about saving some time and buying them but I will go with what you guys said. Thanks again.

 

[Polara_500]

Just one little hint if you hand form them - get the approx size chunks of metal and give them just a little shot through a roller to give it a little curve. That saved a ton of work trying to get a smooth rounding by hand.