I arrived at Strip Clean to pick up the old girl...

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When they opened the gate and wheeled her out to me, I had the biggest smile on my face. As I got ready to load her on to the trailer, I could finally see what was really going on underneath all of the paint and bondo. I had a bit of a panic attack! Am I going to be able to do this?

I paid the man $2,200 for the service and calmed down enough to start the 70 mile trip home.

Lesson (I) learned #4: The Harbor Freight ratcheting straps are junk and won't stay tight, especially if you make a body dolly with pneumatic tires.

Here she is back home...

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Thanks for following along! I'll post more detailed pics of the problem areas in between tears and shots of Jack...

tdw28210, the flares were fiberglass.
Last911, I will be doing the welding myself.
scotiagreg, thanks for subscribing. You made yours look so easy...
Lapkritis, thanks! That's what I keep telling myself (right after I think of quitting).