Patch Panel Crossover

[snoridr182]

Does anyone know if Bel-Air patch panels for fender and/or quarter panels would "closely" match a Cadillac of the same year? Furthermore would the a Bel-Air fender and/or quarter panel direct fit a Cadillac?

I need patch panels for my 1955 Coupe and they don't seem to exist for purchase anywhere.

[Dan LeBlanc]

Not even close would be my conclusion. 

The time spent tweaking one to get it even close would exceed the time to make one from scratch.

[snoridr182]

I assumed that would be the answer but thought i would give it a try. Do you know anyone selling full panels?

[Mike Josephic CLC #3877]

What year / body style Cadillac are you seeking
panels for?

Mike

[snoridr182]

1955 Coupe Deville

[Mike Josephic CLC #3877]

I don't know of anybody selling patch panels
for fenders, doors, rear quarters, etc. for a
'55 Cadillac.  I've seen floor patch panels, rocker
panel replacements and that kind of stuff from
several suppliers on the internet.

Certainly nothing like they make for Chevy & Ford
models where you can rebuild your car from parts.

When I restored my '55 Eldorado, I had to have
patch panels fabricated.  I also had to buy a parts
car for floors, rear valence, and trunk pieces.

Metal fabrication can become expensive depending
on how bad your rust situation is.

Best of luck,

Mike