Body work help and advice needed....

[Gregory Davis <scirocco@iglou.com>]

I've always thought something seemed "fishy" about the rear end of my car,
and just found out what.  In the process of replacing the rear bumper I
finally looked a little closer at a cracked piece of "metal" along the
lower portion of the rear bottom 6 inches or so.   Looks like the previous
owner backed in to something and someone fixed by slopping on up to 1/2
inch of bondo (that pretty pink stuff!...not) in places.  The panel then
continued to rust through in at least one place so far (about a 1" hole).

So here's the questions:

1. Do I have the panel repaired (welding,bodywork, etc....)? It would be
the entire width of the car....

or

2. I have access to a new rear panel for free (its the european panel
too!).  Should I just have the entire panel replaced?

I'm open to all and any opinions.  I guess I'm looking for what would be
the cheaper way to go, although I know the new panel is probably the best
way.   I'm going to visit a body shop tomorrow and want to have a little
clue before I go....


Thanks! Now back to chipping away bondo.....


Greg :)


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