Body sheet metal question

[wv-t]

I am having my T type painted, and the body shop called me over to show me a kind of dent. There is a kind of wrinkle in the sheet metal around the right side quarter window. Is this common on our cars? Mine is a t tops car, so could this be from body flex? But the original paint wasn't brokem there. Just askin...

 

[Shawn N]

Yep it is from body flex. Mine is cracked above the drivers side quarter glass (hardtop). If you don't x braces installed behind the rear seat it's will be a good investment to do so.

 

[GNONYX]

invest in one of these
http://www.kirbanperformance.com/product/416/GNX+REAR+SEAT+BRACE+#7169.html

 

[wv-t]

invest in one of these
http://www.kirbanperformance.com/product/416/GNX REAR SEAT BRACE #7169.html

Thanks for the link, but isnt it too late for me to install that brace now? The car is already warped. Well I guess it would keep it from getting worse. So if I already have the double x braces behind the rear seats would this be another layer of bracing? Ive been buying from Kirban for years but I must have missed this item.

 

[EVIL]

It would NOT be another layer. Use either one or the other. The Kirbans GNX brace requires welding for the best application.
The X braces work really good too.

If I’m not mistaken I’ve seen similar wrinkles on stock unabused low mile GN’s.

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[charlief1]

Check your body bushings and frame while you're at it.. This may be other issues that you need to find before going any further.