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r1nod
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replaceing rear quarter panel

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does anyone have any pictures of how to replace a complete rear quarter panel


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Yep, I take it that you mean from taillight to door?

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Orange parts are where it's spotwelded. only thing, the little cornerpieces, where the e21 always rust, are not in stock any more. So you have to make those yourself.

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More pics in my topic around page 36
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r1nod
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Re: replaceing rear quarter panel

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thanks for that, just went threw ur thread some work gone into it fair play to u
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Re: replaceing rear quarter panel

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thanks mate. It's a shitload of work indeed, but when she's up and running again.... can't wait!
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1978 BMW 323i
1980 BMW 528i maior restitutio
1987 BMW 325iA cabriolet
2015 BMW 320dA touring xDrive High Executive ///Msport
2016 BMW 420dA Gran Coupé
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