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"67 rear ender body panel repacement

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Had my 1967 conv get badly rearended a couple of years ago. Because of a few technicalities the insurance wouldn't cover it so I'm forced to do it on me own because I can't afford a pro. Damage is pretty extencive, I'm thinking that I'll need to replace the full left quarter panel, tail light panel, rear valance, trunk, rear trunk brace, trunk floor, all misc. associated braces and the gas tank. Major problem is: it's a big job and I'm a total novice at body work, so I'm looking for any liturature or body working manuals that would give me my best chances for success. I'm a very patient and pretty competent guy at first timer type stuff so I think that with the right tools and advice I could do a good job. Any direction or advice would be greatly appriciated!!

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If your car took a heavy hit you are going to need some time on the frame rack. Even if its just sheet metal damage the unibody can be tweeked a couple of mills. You will first need to have the car pulled otherwise nothing will fit. You can't just cut panels off and reweld them on without presise measurements. Let me know if you need anything else. I do this for a living.
Going to your vocational school is a great idea. You should enroll yourself and learn how to do it. Its exactly what I did when I first got into body work. You get to bring your car in about mid year and learn how to do it yourself which is great. Go for it if you can! You will have a pro watching your every move and you can't beat that.!!! I wouldn't have anyone else do anything on my vehicle. Thats how ive always done it. If I don't know how to do it, I learn it!
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