AFTERMARKET PANEL NIGHTMARE! Chevy Nova outer cowl panel INSTALLED!

More progress on the 71 Nova as the driver side cowl panel goes on for good! I find out the hard way that just because parts are new doesn’t mean they fit. But after way to much hammering, grinding, cutting and welding it finally surrenders and settles into its new home!

[@jeffclark3924]

I have had pretty good luck with using AMD sheet metal on my 72 Nova. Quarter panel fit really good.

[@Shop_81]

@@jeffclark3924 good to know about the quarters! I’ve had pretty good luck with AMD for the most part, and if they don’t fit, that’s why we have grinders and welders lol

[@tonykerr8147]

When you keep doing this for about 45 years you'll get used to that aftermarket sheet metal. this aftermarket stuff is pretty bad. Most of the stuff get you in a ballpark particular they are putting their lines where they need to be the right contours. Quarter panels and fenders and door skins

[@Shop_81]

@@tonykerr8147 I’ve definitely been lucky so far up until now. I’d rather not have to chop up quarters to make em fit but we do what we gotta do right? lol