Replacing rear quarter panel

I would honestly go with what Monmix is telling you.
Even though you only see rust in that area, there is most likely more rust on that panel.

Explorer's have a tendency to rust out bad above the gas cap.. and it always starts from behind.

Just cut the whole panel off and save yourself a headache later..

Here's how bad mine got before I had to take action..

I appreciate the advice. I probably am going to go that route and remove the whole panel. I plan to keep the truck until she won't move any more, so I want it done right.

albi1cnobi1 said:

I appreciate the advice. I probably am going to go that route and remove the whole panel. I plan to keep the truck until she won't move any more, so I want it done right.

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I know this is an old post, but I was curious as to what you ended up deciding to do and how it turned out? I have a similar dilemma so I was hoping I could learn something from you.

I haven't gotten to it yet. Been crazy busy with work and family. When I do get it done I will post pics and results.

crunchie_frog said:

I know this is an old post, but I was curious as to what you ended up deciding to do and how it turned out? I have a similar dilemma so I was hoping I could learn something from you.

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You have a WAY cool screen name.

I can walk you through the process as well.

MONMIX said:

You have a WAY cool screen name.

I can walk you through the process as well.

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Hi MONMIX, thanks for the offer and I guess you know the name is from Monty Python, ha ha. "Well, the superintendent thought it was an almond whirl. People won't expect there to be a frog in there. They're bound to think it's some form of mock frog."

I have not cut out any panels yet but looking at 3 options. 1) I am looking at a potential donor vehicle on Sat morning (he's asking $900). 2) There is a local Pull-a-Part that has over 40 2nd gen Exploders in it now and the whole panel is ~$100 it is just I will have to figure out how to get it cut out at the junk yard. 3) The local used panel place here wants ~$350 for a cut out rear quarter panel as well. They say they will cut it wherever I ask them to.

I am a fan of Monty Python, but that bit slips my memory. *shrugs*

Just met me know. Its not going to be a quick easy task, but I think we can muddle our way through it.