Car body work solution

[bulldogcountry1]

I’m building a 1967 mustang, and I would like to make some custom quarter panel vents that are similar to the GT hood turn signal inserts. The challenge I am dealing with is figuring out the best way to recreate the inset flange in my quarter panel like what is shown in the hood. A pot metal vent rests on the flange and is flush on the surface.

The quarter is already on the car, so I can’t use my clunky bead roller. I also don’t want to distort the panel beating on it. The best solution I have is to fabricate the piece and weld it in, but I would appreciate suggestions.

 

[WoodsTruck]

Planning on keeping the turn signals integrated?

 

[txvwnut]

Make the flange to fit your inserts then fit and weld the flange to the quarter panel.

 

[bulldogcountry1]

Don’t plan on adding turn signal function to the side vents. That might be a bit much.

 

[dzahm]

IIRC the issue is the qtr is a duplicate of a 68 and fits the 67 but has no provision for the "vents" like the 67- If you want it close to original appearance I think you may have to cut the holes and then use a flanging tool (like a weird vice grip to bend down the area around the hole to give you a recess so the vent lays flat) I suspect it would have been much easier with the qtr off (but I think you can access thru interior - but prob have to pull anything like a window or window track out) On second thought- yours is a FB so you wouldnt have roll down glass back there- only the coupes and verts- On my 69 vert theres a pretty good access hole but its cramped and the edges are kinda sharp so be cautious

if you are modding it- you could just cut a hole and then fab a cover similar to shelbys like for rear brake cooling or just looks

 

[bulldogcountry1]

Even though the ‘67 vents, the ‘67-‘68 quarter louvers, and all the Shelby stuff basically just cover a hole and stand proud of the sheet metal, I wanted to go for something that would mount flush. I just think that would have more of a refined factory-esque look to it.

 

[bulldogcountry1]

Here is my hood with the insert. Below is the quarter. I really only thing I have to flange is in the front edge of the quarter. The new insert design will just be an extension of the profile of quarter scoop.

 

[ScottsGT]

Keep in mind your going to need some sort of water catchment and drain system. But you’re saying ‘67 but showing pics of a ‘68? ‘67 had two nice looking vents already there.
Maybe just go all out with Shelby vents? I did it with my ’66 GT Fastback. But I retained all the GT badging and GT side stripes.

 

[ScottsGT]

Just for giggles, the before pic.