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<blockquote data-quote="Pete B" data-source="post: 553697" data-attributes="member: 3821"><p>You say you need a new front panel. Badly bent steel does not always need replacing. May I suggest contacting a good 'old school' body shop to see if a repair is feasible? If you can find a proper sheet metal man, then it is amazing what can be done! I personally would rather a repair, even with a load of filler used, to cutting out original steel and welding in a replacement. Having been involved in body shell repair many years ago, that's the route I would persue first. Obviously I've not seen the damage, could be it's a new panel needed.</p><p>Just my two pen'oth, others will have a different opinion. But if you do need a panel, my preference would be a cut rather than repro, again, just my view. </p><p>Good luck, <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Pete B, post: 553697, member: 3821"] You say you need a new front panel. Badly bent steel does not always need replacing. May I suggest contacting a good 'old school' body shop to see if a repair is feasible? If you can find a proper sheet metal man, then it is amazing what can be done! I personally would rather a repair, even with a load of filler used, to cutting out original steel and welding in a replacement. Having been involved in body shell repair many years ago, that's the route I would persue first. Obviously I've not seen the damage, could be it's a new panel needed. Just my two pen'oth, others will have a different opinion. But if you do need a panel, my preference would be a cut rather than repro, again, just my view. Good luck, ;) [/QUOTE]
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