Rust repair - rockers and quarters

negativearth · January 2024

Searched for awhile and didn't see much about this. My rockers are real crunchy underneath the plastic and I have the typical rear fender edge rot. Obviously no replacement panels exist, wondering if anyone had tried using most of the sedan panels, cutting off parts at the edges that aren't compatible. I'm kinda into the idea of replacing the plastic panel with smooth metal rockers like on the sedan, given that they are long enough. As far as the quarters go, maybe they are relatively the same fender line and shape as the sedan and one could use all but the bit by the taillight. I did resto work on several Beetles at a shop several years ago and those panels never quite fit right and always had to be modded around the edges to work with the car, which is what got my gears turning.

Quarter:

Honda Civic 88-91 Lower Quarter Panel 4 Door

https://www.noramstore.com/i-26894084-honda-civic-88-91-lower-quarter-panel-4-door-passenger-side.html?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiA44OtBhAOEiwAj4gpOYkzxZY0rFbRdGlSgmddWzzZjaXUI9e39-HONaFNRwuhFIH57NGN9BoCAtAQAvD_BwE

This Lower Quarter Panel fits Honda Civic 88-91 4 door vehicles; this is a slip-on, patch panel or rust repair part. We sell many different parts, from rust repair panels to O.E. collision parts.

Rocker:

88-'91 HONDA CIVIC SEDAN ROCKER PANEL, DRIVER'S SIDE

https://www.noramstore.com/i-31643204-88-91-honda-civic-sedan-rocker-panel-drivers-side.html?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiA44OtBhAOEiwAj4gpOWRZ2E2VyU8bXvq6BNThGWgOdLYWqOrVUI681Hxzz4nYBj5m-lGmnBoCdQYQAvD_BwE

88'-91' HONDA CIVIC SEDAN ROCKER PANEL, DRIVER'S SIDE Made from heavy-duty coated automotive steel for long lasting rust protection.Installs easily and repairs damaged or rusted-out areas.When orderi

Vtec_Shuttle · January 2024

Rust repair - rockers and quarters

negativearth Jan 12, 2024

Searched for awhile and didn't see much about this. My rockers are real crunchy underneath the plastic and I have the typical rear fender edge rot. Obviously no replacement panels exist, wondering if anyone had tried using most of the sedan panels, cutting off parts at the edges that aren't compatible. I'm kinda into the idea of replacing the plastic panel with smooth metal rockers like on the sedan, given that they are long enough. As far as the quarters go, maybe they are relatively the same fender line and shape as the sedan and one could use all but the bit by the taillight. I did resto work on several Beetles at a shop several years ago and those panels never quite fit right and always had to be modded around the edges to work with the car, which is what got my gears turning.
Quarter:
https://www.noramstore.com/i-26894084-honda-civic-88-91-lower-quarter-panel-4-door-passenger-side.html?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiA44OtBhAOEiwAj4gpOYkzxZY0rFbRdGlSgmddWzzZjaXUI9e39-HONaFNRwuhFIH57NGN9BoCAtAQAvD_BwE
Rocker:
https://www.noramstore.com/i-31643204-88-91-honda-civic-sedan-rocker-panel-drivers-side.html?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiA44OtBhAOEiwAj4gpOWRZ2E2VyU8bXvq6BNThGWgOdLYWqOrVUI681Hxzz4nYBj5m-lGmnBoCdQYQAvD_BwE

As far as the quarters go there will be a slight difference from sedan to wagon where the wheel arch that’s in front of the rear tire (rear of the door) it’s a little narrow compared to the wagon, I’ve seen it done I forgot who did it but if you don’t mind the rear wheel not being centered cause of the sedan quarters are narrow by the wheel compared to our wagons. I’ll try and find a pic of what I mean

negativearth · January 2024

Vtec_Shuttle Jan 22, 2024

https://www.civicwagon.com/discussion/42136/rust-repair-rockers-and-quarters
As far as the quarters go there will be a slight difference from sedan to wagon where the wheel arch that’s in front of the rear tire (rear of the door) it’s a little narrow compared to the wagon, I’ve seen it done I forgot who did it but if you don’t mind the rear wheel not being centered cause of the sedan quarters are narrow by the wheel compared to our wagons. I’ll try and find a pic of what I mean

If there were photos that would be great, thanks for looking. I feel like it could probably make something like that work with a little extra fabrication if the quarter would just generally give me a decent template. Its definitely not a showroom car, mainly would just like to have a solid body.

What do you think of the idea for the rockers? I know the door openings would likely not line up, but mine aren't rusty that far up so I would probably just use the lower 3/4 of them if the width and overall length was close.

Vtec_Shuttle · January 2024

negativearth Jan 28, 2024

https://civicwagon.com/discussion/comment/259953#Comment_259953
If there were photos that would be great, thanks for looking. I feel like it could probably make something like that work with a little extra fabrication if the quarter would just generally give me a decent template. Its definitely not a showroom car, mainly would just like to have a solid body.
What do you think of the idea for the rockers? I know the door openings would likely not line up, but mine aren't rusty that far up so I would probably just use the lower 3/4 of them if the width and overall length was close.

Quarter panles

Live Fee or Die RT4WD Dec 19, 2014

I searched and googled but was unable to find anything on replacement quarter panels, so forgive me if this has already been discussed in length.

I need to replace the quarter panels on my wagon and I live in the states. Is there a supplier I can purchase from or a another model I can use with a bit a work?

Thanks!

The links were here but the links are dead 🤦‍♂️

Rust repair - rockers and quarters

Honda Civic 88-91 Lower Quarter Panel 4 Door

88-'91 HONDA CIVIC SEDAN ROCKER PANEL, DRIVER'S SIDE

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