1966-1967 Charger quater panel chrome removal

[wingcar]

Ok, I am thinking about removing the chrome trim that runs along the top of the quarter panel (along with the door and front fender trim as well) to give my Charger a cleaner look. 
My question revolves around how to do the top of the quarter were they attach to the body.   Would it be wise to leave a little bit of the attachment point and just smooth out the area
with bondo, or take it down all the way. effectively removing the factory attachment welds and then rewelding the quarter panel to the body.