Boot Aperture Repair Panel replacement

[bushhouse]

I need some help. Of those who have attempted this repair, if the rear inner wings and flange aren't too bad, should one cut off the xs on the replacement panel and weld along the red lines or is it better to fit the whole panel as it came with the return and new flange. Thanks everyone.

[bushhouse]

Here's a link to some pictures as can't seem to upload. Sorry about the jumbled order. The red lines are the potential cutting lines.

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/k8y674dzjwrlh7e/KpcTPanjjX

Thanks.

[DAVIDMCCULLOUGH]

We fitted one of these to Steveys car a few months ago, and trimmed it down to suit were the rust was on his car. A new boot floor was also fitted, you will need to keep your bootlid on when your putting this on for lining up. I thought the panel wasnt a great fit and need ed quite a bit of fettling to get right.

[volrod544]

We fitted one of these to Steveys car a few months ago, and trimmed it down to suit were the rust was on his car. A new boot floor was also fitted, you will need to keep your bootlid on when your putting this on for lining up. I thought the panel wasnt a great fit and need ed quite a bit of fettling to get right.

where did you get your boot panel from ?
Pete

[bushhouse]

I got it form CharlesWares and it seems to be a good fit. Slowly working out where and how much to cut to keep my job as simple as possible. Staying clear of the inner wings and rear wing flange as the metal's good. Have just cut off where there is a double skin along the length and working towards the bumper iron holes. May just use the original height of the replacement panel and be done with it as it ascends the boot edge. Then it's out with the welder trying not to over-heat any of the panel /metal. Slow but sure progress thus far.