1971 Dart Swinger - Here we go...

Thank you, Hosehead!

I did this work a few months ago. I'll try and catch up to where I am now (not too far) during the next few posts...

After cleaning up a ridiculous amount of mice crap from inside (seriously, I think ALL the mice lived in this thing at some time), I started getting curious about the real condition of the body.

It originally had a vinyl top, and although the roof is in decent shape, I had a few pits. The c-pillar had the usual rust at the (terrible) factory seam. I have sanded/wire brushed the roof and treated the affected areas with Rust Reformer before they get a bit of filler. Any better suggestions on how to repair these?

As for the pillar, I'll cut and patch it up with some new metal. My welding skills are not quite zero, but perhaps a level 0.1, but they'll improve.

The car had been in an accident a long time ago that got the rear driver's quarter. Some spots have Bondo over a half in thick. Both quarters need to be replaced.

Here's a quick assessment of the body condition:

Small patch needed at passenger front foot well. All other floor in great shape.
Rear quarters need replacing (drivers is full of Bondo; passenger has a good deal of rust)
Trunk in great shape.
Roof has some pits, but in good shape.
Hood has some dents, but rust free.
Front fenders and inners rust free.
Small hole (from the MICE!) on the trunk lid.
Doors are clean, except a few dents.

Overall, the car is actually decent!