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 As you can see by the size...  As you can see by the size of a new taillight panel, it would've been overkill to entirely replace it, but we needed a new panel to obtain the patch. As we often do, we called Mustang Country International  Although it sacrifices a new...  Although it sacrifices a new panel to some extent, cutting out the patch piece was the best way to go. The Crooks recommend saving the remainder in case another part is needed in the future. These panels retail for around $100. Panels for earlier Mustangs cost less.  This is the piece we cut out...  This is the piece we cut out for fitting to the car's existing panel.  A test fit of the new piece...  A test fit of the new piece showed how close we are to getting the final fit.  The new piece was traced with...  The new piece was traced with a pencil to match the cut-out opening in the panel.  After the marks were traced,...  After the marks were traced, the piece was cut to size with a pair of metal shears.  The new piece of metal was...  The new piece of metal was held in place with a pair of locking pliers...  ...and welded with a series...  ...and welded with a series of spot welds along the entire length and width.  Once in place, the process...  Once in place, the process of melding the new piece with the existing panel surface begins by smoothing the two surfaces together with a small grinding bit.
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