Goodmark Quarter Panel Emblem

The quarter panel is one of the most scrutinized areas of a classic car. It is a long, sweeping surface where a single badge can define the look of a model year. Goodmark's quarter panel emblems are built for restorers who want that finishing detail to look like the original. They are a small part of a larger restoration catalog, but they often decide whether a rebuilt car looks authentic.

Why Goodmark Is Notable for Quarter Panel Emblems

Goodmark was founded in 1991 by car enthusiasts who saw that classic restorations needed better sheet metal and trim. Much of what was available at the time came from the crash parts industry. Goodmark's focus on classic and muscle car restoration shows in its emblem work. The company uses CAD/CAM design and modern tooling to reproduce parts to match factory originals, and test-fits its designs to confirm they fit and look right. That process matters for an emblem, because mounting points, proportions and surface detail have to match what left the factory.

Goodmark's own catalog files quarter panel ornaments under its rear body panel offerings, alongside the quarter panel skins, patches and extensions used to rebuild the same area of the car. That makes it easy to source the badge and the panel it mounts to from the same restoration-focused supplier.

Die-Cast Construction and Paired Sets

A good example of Goodmark's approach is its quarter panel emblem set for the 1966 Ford Mustang, part number GMK302061566P. According to Goodmark, it is die cast using a metal casting process, and the set includes both the driver and passenger side emblems. Die casting suits a quarter panel badge because it holds fine edges, raised lettering and crisp contours, the details that make a reproduction hard to tell from an original. Selling the pair as one set also helps left and right badges match in finish and fit.

What to Consider When Choosing

• Exact model year fit: Emblem designs, mounting hole patterns and styling often changed between model years, so match the part number to your vehicle's year and model.
• Sets versus singles: Many quarter panel emblems are sold as a driver and passenger pair, so check what is included before ordering.
• Material: Die-cast emblems offer the weight and detail expected of period-correct trim.
• Surrounding bodywork: If you are replacing a badge because the quarter panel was repaired or replaced, confirm that the mounting area is clean, straight and properly refinished before installing the emblem.

Part of a Complete Restoration Approach

Goodmark is best known for classic sheet metal and trim for vehicles like the Ford Mustang, Chevrolet Camaro, Dodge Challenger and Plymouth Barracuda. Its emblems carry that same restoration mindset into a smaller, highly visible part. For more on the company's history and wider catalog, visit the Goodmark brand page. To compare other manufacturers and styles of badges for this part of the body, see the full Quarter Panel Emblem category.