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Old 09-14-2017, 10:15 AM   #1
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I am replacing the rear panel under the trunk on my 30 coupe. I bought a repop panel and it arrived with some slight damage which I can repair. What I need is measurements taken across (width) the top and bottom of a 'good' panel. This is a sample picture of the panel I am referring to:



The measurements on the repop panel are 35 5/8" across the top of the panel and 35 7/16" across the bottom. I would have assumed that These measurements would be the same but I don't know. I realize that I have to account for paint thickness but if one of you could give me the measurements on a 'good' panel off a 30 or 31 coupe it would sure help.

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Old 09-14-2017, 12:21 PM   #2
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I hope I didn't confuse the request but measurements taken off a panel still on a painted coupe would work just as well.
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Old 09-14-2017, 02:49 PM   #3
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here are the measurements for a '30 coupe. This is an original panel that had no evidence of old damage when stripped to bare metal. Across the top = 35 7/16" and across the bottom is 35 1/4". Hope this helps.
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Old 09-14-2017, 03:03 PM   #4
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I like using original pieces....but you'r committed..

On the 28-29's,...that panel is shorter on the sides than in the middle, in height.
Also, it has a curve to it on the top edge....it's not straight across..this is inportant
so the quarters and the lid/trunk fit properly when shut..
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Old 09-14-2017, 04:33 PM   #5
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Thank you Lindy, I really appreciate the info. d.j. I'm starting to think I can use my original panel also. I need to replace both damaged ends but using Lindy's measurements I think I can get it done. The repop panel is really disappointing it's pretty thin, I think 20 gauge versus 18 and the bead at the bottom is 7/8" wide versus 1 1/8" on the original. Thanks again guys.

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Old 09-14-2017, 06:34 PM   #6
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also you will find the original panel is 1/4" taller in the middle then on the ends all the reproductions that I have found are the same hieght all the way a crossed the panel.
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Old 09-14-2017, 07:17 PM   #7
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I bought a lot of sheet metal replacement pieces a few years back. Every One was only a starting point for additional work to get a proper fit, and as you said they were 2 GA thinner as well.
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Old 09-14-2017, 07:21 PM   #8
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jw hash, good point I noticed that also. In addition, the integral brace on the replacement is pretty flimsy. In the end I decided to send the repop panel back and am going to repair my original. Thanks for all the help.

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