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First..... Thanks for the thoughtful insight!

This is good info for myself & others w/similar questions. I've used some aftermarket panels so I'm aware of their "quality". I assumed the Dynacorn cars would be similar & have lots of issues. The key for myself (& others I'm sure) is I don't want to spend 15-25K on a nicely painted car that "appears" fine only to find out it's just a pig w/lipstick & polish.

If the cost is around 17K range to rebody a car correctly, it seems finding a rougher car that's complete & SHOWS the damaged areas is possibly the better starting point because of the lower initial cost.

A fresh or decent paint job is just a waste of money (initial investment) if it turns out what's underneath is less than solid (which after +40yrs can be assumed). Correct? We're talking the law of averages vs the occassional rare, clea, barn find.