Panels arrived

Panels arrived at destination. Checking out the goods. Apparently some of the "new" panels have not been properly stored and rust have already significantly damaged the metal and may need some work. Hopefully the next batch of items will be in better state. We still need: doors, bumpers, running boards, front clip, rear clip, rubber seals, latches for the hood. Supplier mentioned that the seals and the latches come with the panels as a set but I guess I understood wrong.

Checking the quality of the panel

New hood need metal work. Rust had eaten away almost thru this new panel

Used rear engine door with 2 long air vents which is what the seller says the 1972 should come with. It's got much rust as well.

Edges need some work - rust had eaten thru.

Spring is rusted too.

Trying out the fit of the hood.

We suspected the front geometry was off and is now confirmed by the hood. We can see a large gap in front when trying them on - though they are just placed on top.

It's confirmed the front of the donor car might have suffered a major frontal collision at some point or the metal works it was subject to the last time was quite bad.

:) Can't do it!

Rear fenders are a much closer match - condition of the body here isn't as bad as the front although there is a slight gap as well.

Floor pans