Anybody keep track of body work / panel replacement hours?

j_anderson said
This is originally where the panel was going to be replaced but I was worried about seeing a ghost line eventually. The material on the car was going to have a lip put on it then the quarter laid against it and welded. I dont think a ghost line would be an issue if it were butt welded instead of lap joined.

Were you thinking of using a lower body line? This photo, the cut is about 1/2" below body line #1
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I would use the same line as you. Problem with a seam here is you have to use filler and fight with keeping the section flat. I will compare the contours between the old and new panel and see how they look. I should have bought a contour gauge while I was out this am.