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Hi Tim, That's good to hear. I was aware that the gauge of metal was a bit thinner. I was just concerned about fit as I have heard horror stories about after market panels and just saw a set purchased for a Mustang that were way out.(Not Goodmark) Nice to hear from someone who has had 1st hand experience. I for one like the look of the vinyl top. As far as the fit goes 1/4" is not too bad. You should be able to adjust, and shim panels to get the proper fit. It's tough to make a comment without seeing exactly where the alignment issue is but I've done a lot of adjusting without cutting. That's not to say there are times when the grinder was the only option. Just don't do like my buddy and cut corners. He hadn't aligned everything completely prior to painting his 1970 Mustang. It just cost him an extra $1K to fix the paint after we refitted his quarters. Thanks for the reply Brent Block 68 350 Coupe StAlbert, Alberta, Canada http://firstgenfirebird.org/show/closeup.mv?CarID=378 -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of [email protected] Sent: Friday, March 13, 2009 6:52 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [FGF] Goodmark Quarters (Opinions on price , quality, fit etc) First Generation Firebird-L Mailing List ........................................................................ . Greetings Brent and all, I had Goodmark rear quarters and inner tubs replaced on my 68 and the fit seems to be pretty much right on except I haven't competed the assembly yet i.e.: rear bumper, etc. The only difference I have noticed is the gauge of the metal may be a little lighter. I only replaced the quarters, not the sail part. I am planning on putting a vinyl top on the car. Any opinions? I also am using the front valance and lower fender pieces, where the turn signals go, from Goodmark and while one side of the turn signal cut out lined up perfectly with each other, the drivers side is about a quarter inch off in the alignment. I may be able to adjust it some, but ultimately will probably have to cut one or the other pieces so my turn signal will fit in the opening. I'm not a body guy so I'm a little stuck as to what to do. Any suggestions? Anyway, that is my two cents, Tim Almquist Littleton, CO 68 350 coupe ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Submissions to Firebird-L: <[email protected]> Unsubscribe from Firebird-L: <[email protected]> Help: <http://FirstGenFirebird.org/firebird/Firebird-L.html> Classifieds: <http://FirstGenFirebird.org/ubb/> Owner Pictures: <http://FirstGenFirebird.org/show/> Donations: <http://FirstGenFirebird.org/store/cart.mv?999999> FGF Merchandise: <http://FirstGenFirebird.org/store>
