How to Replace a Quarter Panel & Outer Wheelhouse | 1972 Chevy Nova EP 13 RUSTORATIONS

   • Sanding, Epoxy Primer & Seam Sealer Classi...   To sponsor or contact us: subdivisionautocanada@gmail.com 👇 🔧 TOOLS & PARTS WE USE IN THE RUSTORATION SERIES 🔧 👇 Amazon US 👉 https://www.amazon.com/shop/subdivisi... Amazon Canada 👉 https://www.amazon.ca/shop/subdivisio... (As a Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. Thanks for supporting the channel!) ⭐ Featured tools from this episode: The quarter panels on this 1972 Chevy Nova are completely toast — so there’s only one thing left to do: cut them off and replace them. Removing the quarter panel exposes the outer wheelhouse, hidden rust, the rocker panel and years of dirt, debris and questionable repairs hiding underneath. What starts as a quarter-panel replacement quickly turns into a much bigger restoration job. This is also my first time replacing a quarter panel one of the biggest lessons from this job was don't rush the fitment. It took about seven hours just to get the quarter panel sitting correctly before welding — but getting the gaps, body lines and positioning right was worth the extra time. This is real-world DIY restoration — mistakes, lessons, tools, rust and all. #Rusterations #1972Nova #ChevyNova #QuarterPanel #ClassicCarRestoration #CarRestoration #RustRepair #Bodywork #diyrestoration 00:00 – The Quarter Panels Are Toast 00:48 – Why We Switched to Half Quarter Panels 01:24 – Understanding the Outer Wheelhouse 02:07 – Uncovering the Old Repairs 05:52 – Removing the Spot Welds 07:20 – Outer Wheelhouse Removal 08:45 – Fitting the Outer Wheelhouse 09:21 – Test Fitting the Quarter Panel 13:00 – Which Rust Removal Tool Works Best? 16:29 – Getting the Metal Back to Bare Steel 18:28 – Why I Wear a Full Face Shield 19:15 – Upgrading My Welding Setup 22:04 – Treating the Metal to Prevent Rust 24:41 – Protecting Hidden Areas Inside the Rocker 28:05 – Prepping/Welding the Outer Wheelhouse 32:26 – Epoxy Primer & Seam Sealer 40:39 – Finally Installing the Quarter Panel 41:48 – Prepping the Quarter Panel for Welding 44:00 – Welding the Quarter Panel Onto the Nova 45:47 – Getting the Panel Fitment Right 47:50 – The Welding Technique That Worked 49:15 – Rosette / Plug Welding the Quarter Panel 👇🏼TOOLS & ACCESSORIES ON AMAZON👇🏼 Dewalt Impact: CA https://amzn.to/43cLivE US https://amzn.to/4vRYjHG Dewalt Drill: CAN https://amzn.to/4dV453D US https://amzn.to/4gmn0Ht Bosch Corded Grinder: CAN https://amzn.to/4o9JKwc US https://amzn.to/4fj6JSq Center Punch Kit: CAN https://amzn.to/4vkU7iX US https://amzn.to/4gspUKR Blair Spot Weld Cutter: CAN https://amzn.to/4ffB2Kn US https://amzn.to/4ghJjOp Flap Disc: https://amzn.to/4at4doX Tooliom Welder: CAN https://amzn.to/49Af01n US https://amzn.to/44f07hJ Tooliom 10lb Spool: CAN https://amzn.to/3RGJ8Sw US https://amzn.to/4p5v1mb Blair Spot Weld Cutter: CAN https://amzn.to/4ffB2Kn US https://amzn.to/4ghJjOp Welding Helmet: CAN https://amzn.to/3S3GbeO US https://amzn.to/4wmi5Le Welding Gloves: CAN https://amzn.to/4uPHoov US https://amzn.to/4p1D3MV Butt Welding Clips: CAN https://amzn.to/3RXKacN US https://amzn.to/3Tj76nr SCT: CAN https://amzn.to/4dWfpfP US https://amzn.to/3QH94NP SCT Drums: CAN https://amzn.to/3SfrDZB US https://amzn.to/3QH94NP 👇🏼 RUST PROOFING PRODUCTS ON AMAZON👇🏼 Ospho: CAN https://amzn.to/4xLGgEk US https://amzn.to/4y6OsPO Eastwood Pre-Paint Prep: CAN https://amzn.to/4o0SrJ9 Epoxy Primer: CAN https://amzn.to/4eeAylI US https://amzn.to/4vgEhpd Eastwood Chassis Black: CAN https://amzn.to/4ebAZgp US https://amzn.to/4vOv48M Eastwood Internal Frame: CAN https://amzn.to/4dRxIUD US https://amzn.to/3SMt5TJ Full Face Mask: CAN https://amzn.to/3PVQq47 US https://amzn.to/44MwTXK Weld-Thru Primer: CAN https://u-pol.com/en-ca/product/aeros... US https://amzn.to/4vMLSwG Disclaimer: Videos produced by SUBDIVISION AUTO are provided for informational and entertainment purposes only. All material provided within this website is for informational, educational, & entertainment purposes only. Some of these projects, materials, and techniques may not be appropriate for all ages or skill levels. The DIY instructions used here are used to simply breakdown projects to their simplest steps. Please use a clear mind and use all safety precautions while following the tutorials provided by this site. SUBDIVISION AUTO does not make any claims of the safety of the projects, techniques, or resources listed on this site and will not take responsibility of what you do with the information provided by this site. Viewers must be aware by doing projects on their homes they are doing it at their own risk and SUBDIVISION AUTO cannot be held liable if they cause any damage to their cars. Subdivision Auto may earn an affiliate commission if you purchase something through recommended links.