Product Description:
Hawks Motorsports offers our clients this 1970–1973 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Driver Side L/HRear Quarter Panel Partial Skin Steel 1667377.
This rear quarter panel partial skin is designed for 1970–1973 Pontiac Firebird and Trans Am models, providing a repair solution for rust or damage in the lower and outer quarter panel areas without replacing the entire quarter panel.
Unlike a full quarter panel, this partial skin is intended to repair specific sections—typically around the wheel opening, lower quarter, and outer body surface—making it a practical option for vehicles where the upper structure and inner framework remain solid.
✅ Key Features
- Fits 1970–1973 Pontiac Firebird and Trans Am
- Driver Side L/H
- Steel partial quarter panel skin (not a full panel)
- Designed for lower and outer quarter panel repair
- Helps restore wheel opening contour and lower body lines
- Cost-effective alternative to full quarter replacement
- Ideal for localized rust or minor damage repair
Fitment
- 1970 Pontiac Firebird
- 1971 Pontiac Firebird
- 1972 Pontiac Firebird
- 1973 Pontiac Firebird
- Fits Trans Am, Formula, and Base Firebird models
⚠️ Critical Fitment Notes (Very Important)
- This is a partial quarter panel skin, not:Designed to repair specific lower/outer areas only
- A full quarter panel
- A complete outer quarter replacement
- Will NOT replace the entire quarter panel structure
- Designed specifically for 1970–1973 models ONLY
- Will NOT fit 1974–1981 Firebird/Trans Am models
Material & Construction
- Manufactured from automotive-grade stamped steel
- Designed to match factory outer contours in repair areas
- Requires trimming and blending into existing panel
Installation Notes
- Requires cutting out damaged sections of original quarter panel
- Panel must be:Professional installation recommended for proper finish and alignment
- Trimmed to fit repair area
- Welded and blended into existing structure
When to Use a Partial Skin vs Full Quarter Panel
Use this partial skin when:
- Rust or damage is limited to the lower or outer section
- Upper quarter panel and structural areas are still solid
- You want to minimize cost and labor
Use a full quarter panel when:
- Damage extends into upper body lines or structural areas
- Full panel replacement is required for proper restoration
Why This Matters
Choosing the wrong panel type can:
- Add unnecessary labor
- Increase cost
- Complicate installation
This panel is the right choice when you need a targeted repair, not a full replacement.
