Need Help w/New Tailpanel

[sixpack_sid]

I have a 68 Charger and the rear tailpanel is cut out. I bought it that way and the guy I got it from gave me a fiberglass tail panel to put on. I want to keep the car metal so I bought a tailpanel from AMD. I am thinking that I need to cut away the top rail, but wanted to check with you guys before I do anything. Here is a pic of the rear and the new tail panel. Is there anything else I need to cut out or modify before trying to install the new panel?
Thanks!
Sid

[69*F5*SE]

It's a 68 and you bought the 69 tailpanel?  Why is that?   

[TylerCharger69]

my question exactly

[Silver R/T]

Maybe he wants 69 tail section on his 68...

[sixpack_sid]

Don't judge me! This used to be a forum of helpful information instead of sarcastic posters.....

[69*F5*SE]

I'm definitely not judging you.  I was just wondering why, that's all. 

[Arigmaster]

It's hard to tell from the pictures but if the new tail panel has the top rail then I would remove the reminent of the old rail from the car. Overlapping parts can cause the panels not to align properly.

[TylerCharger69]

wow....relax...no one is judging you!!!  I thought that maybe you didnt realize it was a different year...or you were sent the wrong piece....or......anyway....we werent trying to ruffle your feathers!!!   

[sixpack_sid]

I cut away the top rail and mounted the tailpanel today. No hard feelings-don't mind me, I always get crabby when doing body work!

[MORFF]

Question for you guys I have a 69 charger and my body guy is going to weld in the tail panel and full trunk panel he should be able to fit the full trunk panel in the hole where the tail panel is right? tks

[69*F5*SE]

MORFF, with the tailpanel and trunk latch support/bracket removed the full trunk pan will go in.  On my 69, I only have the lower rear valance removed. After getting the trunk latch support/bracket out of the way I was told that the full trunk would even fit through that opening so you should be good to go.   

[twodko]

If youse guys are all done, I wanna judge him!.........Youse guys always leave me out...........I never get to have any fun.

Dammit!

Tom

[Patronus]

I believe its 'yous'

[twodko]

Oh man! Yous are right, I stand corrected.

Tom