I recently got into a minor accident with my mustang. Unfortunately, the right fender is smashed in and i knicked the door a bit neer the edge. Rear Fender's a bit dented too. Maybe the accident wasn't so minor. My question: is the door repairable or will I need a new one?
I would go with a new door from the junk yard it should be no problem. Just might need to repaint but that fender doesn't look that bad so it should be ok to be banged out and painted. I'm not an auto body guy tho so don't take my word for it. Like I said go around and get some quotes
you will definitely need a new fender and possibly a new door. I think that quarter panel can be fixed up though. Like bnuts said start getting some quotes.
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Ok so in either your humble, or expert, opinions...how much do you think it would cost to bring the car back to its pristine condition. Bear in mind that I'm not a car person so the body work is most likely going to be done professionally. I can however scavenge for the fender and door at a junk yard as you guys advised me.
can someone please tell me if i'll need either a door shell, outer panel, rear retainer, or upper retainer? I do not know the difference between these parts and the illustration is the same for all
My '00 took a hit in the rear quarter that looked similar to yours. The other guys insurance paid $2300 for the whole quarter to be cut off and new on put on. They said the contours in that area are too hard to get with a hammer and filler and never looks right or holds.
I would look for a donor car and cut that section out of the panel, take the whole door, and fender. Then look at the liner for your wheel well, your rocker panels, suspension, ect and take them all off the other car. I might know where one is that took a hit driver's side. I'd have to check.
Edit: your in CA. It would cost too much to ship. sorry.
the bone yard that i use the door is 35.00 and the fender is 17.00, and the inner fender is 5.00, so for about 60.00 dollars you by all the parts needed for your ride. a good paint and body shop will charge about 2,500.00 dollars for repair and paint.
Mustang Accident = Bad news for me 
