After my 2nd trip to scavenge parts from a donor car I have come to accept that I have attempted to tackle a job beyond my abilities. I attempted to remove the
panel inside the rear 1/4 panel that is spot welded to the trunk. My first attempt was thwarted by time constraints, inadequate tools and 100 degree
temperatures. I spent about an hour & a 1/2 scraping away old sealant and drilling spot welds but I walked away empty handed. I returned this morning with
more time, better tools and cooler temperatures. After 3 hours of scraping, drilling, chiseling and sweating I still could not remove the panel. I removed the
rear bumper to gain access to the spot welds and seams but I began to destroy the panel I wanted. I gave up once I admitted to myself that I could not remove
without the aid of a plasma cutter. 
My dad spent over 40 years in the
paint & body buisness, 20 of which were spent at Dodge/Chrysler/Plymouth dealers. I now know why he looked so tired at the end of the day. I also know why
quality work is so expensive. 
On a good note, I did score a 26" radiator & shroud, a battery hold down, overflow bottle, washer resevoir, dashboard vents, inner fender splash shield, grille, front turn signals and several other pieces parts for my 73' Polara so the 3 1 hr 40 min trips were worth it.
My dad spent over 40 years in the
paint & body buisness, 20 of which were spent at Dodge/Chrysler/Plymouth dealers. I now know why he looked so tired at the end of the day. I also know why
quality work is so expensive.
On a good note, I did score a 26" radiator & shroud, a battery hold down, overflow bottle, washer resevoir, dashboard vents, inner fender splash shield, grille, front turn signals and several other pieces parts for my 73' Polara so the 3 1 hr 40 min trips were worth it.
