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JPSmit

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My '76 got rear ended about 12 years ago which is why I own it now. I've attached a picture or two. My first thought was to buy a new rear panel from Victoria British, pull out the "beams" and replace the panel. Now I am wondering whether it would make sense to find the tail end of another Midget and cut out the lower beams and rear panel as one unit and replace it all. It might be simpler than trying to straighten them. Any thoughts? Any experience?

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JP
 

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here's the next pic (I hope)
 

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IF this was a daily driver, I would probably straighten the beam and add support material to the outside of the box section. Heck , since the car has a big bumper to hide the bulk of that, I might just pound out the whole thing and finish with fiberglass. But then again, this is why I do not do bodywork professionally.
 
I would certainly try straigtening first. If not statisfactory go with the other option of a rear section from another car.

Bruce
 
I had a 67 that was rear ended by one of those 70's Pontiacs with the huge V grill, in 1973. We did all the body work and after you could not tell we had done anything. To try and replace most of that will be very difficult. The key will be a very good body man. I wouldn't use any fiberglass ( long term will fail) and Bondo should only be used for a skin coat. Lots of luck!
 
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