1968 Coronet Tail Finish Panel

[1mightymopar]

I know this is a long shot, but does anyone have a clean finish panel for a 68 Coronet. The one I have had a hidden repair in one of the slots that can't be fixed

Any leads would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks

 

[5.7 hemi]

Post a pic, it might be able to be fixed.

 

[1mightymopar]

Any ideas in how to repair this?
Really nice everyone other than this one area. Bad repair and crushed pretty good on the side. I should be able to slowly bang the dent back into shape, but no idea how to clean up the slot?

 

[5.7 hemi]

Knock the dents out, the rib can be flattened back out and a little bit of body filler, prime and paint.

 

[1mightymopar]

Flattened how? Banged out from behind? The ribs remain unpainted, just anodized right?

 

['68 Coronet R/T]

I used a tool similar to a screw driver with a rounded end like on a paint can opener. Placed the tail panel face down on a firm but soft surface like a sandbag and gently worked the ribs back into shape. It takes some time and patience but you can get it done right. I then taped off each of the ribs and painted the panel. After removing the tape you can touch up the ribs with a Scotchbrite pad or some fine sandpaper. Again its like performing surgery where slow and sure is better than quick.

 

[1mightymopar]

I used a tool similar to a screw driver with a rounded end like on a paint can opener. Placed the tail panel face down on a firm but soft surface like a sandbag and gently worked the ribs back into shape. It takes some time and patience but you can get it done right. I then taped off each of the ribs and painted the panel. After removing the tape you can touch up the ribs with a Scotchbrite pad or some fine sandpaper. Again its like performing surgery where slow and sure is better than quick.

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Love that color! What a beautiful car!!