I tried to do bodywork only once in my life and it did not go very well so there are definitely things I will have no choice but to pay a professional. I am willing to work on most anything else with my car but the paint and bodywork when/if that day ever comes, it will be done right the first time. I really struck a nerve starting this thread. Everyone has there opinions, and strong ones at that. I have a pretty good set of tools that I inherited from my brother in law.....I have a 1/2 of a 2 car garage filled with my 70 340 Duster. I read a lot of great information online and post numerous questions to my fellow FABO members. I get a great feeling of accomplishment when I tackle a job on my car and complete that job.