quarter panel question
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Melting Slicks
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From: norfolk virginia
quarter panel question
i bought a quarter panel from a a guy that was supposed to be for a coupe-- i opened the box and there was the antenna hole
the question i have is how can i tell whether its for a frc or a convertible so that i can sell it? thanks in advance--
the question i have is how can i tell whether its for a frc or a convertible so that i can sell it? thanks in advance--
Drifting
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From: Southwest Virginia
I'm 99.9% sure the FRC and convertible uses the same quarter panel.
EDIT: A quick look up in the manual here shows they are the same part number of 10418389 about $356 at GMPARTSHOUSE.com
EDIT: A quick look up in the manual here shows they are the same part number of 10418389 about $356 at GMPARTSHOUSE.com
Last edited by SpeedyZ; Jul 3, 2007 at 01:38 PM.
Burning Brakes
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they are different, very small though. you can use a Vert on a FRC by trimming the forward upper corner ext. back about 3/4 in. and slot the two upper forward screw holes. Cannot use a FRC on a Vert
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Melting Slicks
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okay then back to my origional question, is there a way i can tell by looking at this panel if it is the vert or frc??
Drifting
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I think what you are referring to is if you are replacing a quarter on a FRC with the top still on the car you may need to modify the quarter slightly like slotting the screw holes.
I have not seen the need to modify the front of the quarter as long as you are careful working in behind the top of the rocker panel. BUT every car is a little different.
So unless someone has modified his quarter, it should be usable on either model. The slotted screw holes (if it has them) will not affect its use on a Vert.
Le Mans Master
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St. Jude Donor '04
They are different, at the forward upper edge, the FRC will have a raised lip to keep water out, the convertible will be flat.
