I agree, I think you’ll truly be money ahead to replace the panels on your car. On my 67 Nova project I literally replaced every piece of metal except the dash panel, inner roof structure and one inner quarter structure and by the time it was done, I had basically the same amount in the car as a new body would’ve cost. I was able to do the work myself (which helped immensely) but still paid to have the car checked on a frame table and gapped properly. This can easily be several thousand dollars in addition to the cost of the body. While you may be overwhelmed, your car doesn’t look nearly as bad as mine did, if that’s any consolation, lol. The work you need done is something most of the cars on here get and any reputable shop should be able to give you a fairly accurate estimate. Just don’t go cheap on the work or who does it, this is the foundation of your build and it’s cheaper to have it done right the first time. Keep your chin up, you’ll be fine!
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