My 01 Grand Marquis was smacked in a parking lot recently, crushing the right rear quarter panel and tail light housing/lens. (the gutless idiot who did it was nice enough to pick up the broken lens and left it on my trunk) My short-term solution is to find a tail light assembly at a salvage yard, bang out the dent and try to re-shape the metal to accept the housing. But I would like to eventually replace the quarter panel. Is that something a reasonably handy person can figure out on his own, or will I be in over my head? Thanks for any and all replies.
Bob

 

Never mind. I didn't realize until I really looked at it that the QP is welded on. I thought it was bolted on. Looks like a trip to the body shop.

 

Have picture of the damage?

Yes, lots of spot welds and some cuts.. I do body/paint and you'd be surprised what can be straightened.. Or, you may be able to do a section over replacing the whole panel.. Bodywork and paint finishing does get a bit involved if the parts aren't bolted on..

 

It is not easy as you think but if you have problem then you can show it to the expert and he can solve your problem very easily. So check that first. I hope it will work.