body shop guys

[TenBeers]

I need to replace "A" pillars on a 66 convertible!!!! yuck. NOT going to do it myself way beyond my brilliance.LOL

What should be used ie: donor or new metal.
What should I watch out for?
What tricks to be aware of?
Complications that could come up and how to avoid them

When I hire the "WHO" to do the work?
Thanks!!!

 

[Tony R]

My pillar on the passenger side was rusted out at the door hinge. I had to find a donor. They don't make a after market panel for that. I haven't made the repair yet so I cant help you out on the tricks yet. I will take pics and post them when I do it.

 

[Tony R]

I just read it over and noticed that you said that it was a convertable. I imagine you will have to brace it some since that is a important part of your framework. I am doing a coupe so I probly wont do any bracing.

 

[rusty428cj]

This is a common area that rusts out on Mustangs. Here is a 70 coupe my son did for a customer that at this time only wanted the rust repaired. You cut out the rusted area and rebuild one layer at at time.

 

[TenBeers]

Hey guys this is a good start!!!! Thank you both!
Wow those pictures really tell the story Rusty. Would you mind if I ask how much that cost??? it really gives me good insight to see those...I'll save them.