Repair vs. Replace

[66LSx]

Originally Posted by rustbucket66

Don't use a repo anything. That core support is a very important piece. Front header panel, inner fenders, and outer fenders all bolt to it. I discarded two of these from 2 different manufacturers, both were short from end to end (one by 3/8 of an inch) and one was thinner guage than the other. Holes weren't in correct places either.I made repairs to an original that has some rust damage. As for your panels, you are way better off to patch them. If you buy a repo fender, cut it up and use it to patch your OEM fender. I have been down this street, and it isn't very nice. I have a blog on here called "how do you fix this? repo body parts". Have a look through it, and see what kind of problems the repo junk will give you.

Searched you and found your thread....... thank you!