Have you inquired at a body shop locally to find out what a proper repair would cost........Might be worth it and less than you expect.

I do understand your displeasure with the seller. If it were me saying I was P*@@ed off would be understatment of the year.

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Proud owner of ....
1971 280SE W108
1979 300SD W116
1983 300D W123
1975 Ironhead Sportster chopper
1987 GMC 3/4 ton 4X4 Diesel
1989 Honda Civic (Heavily modified)
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