I have a 1957 Laurentian in pretty bad shape; all floors, floors braces, complete trunk area, basically anything below the wheels wells is rusted through.
I have 2 pairs of front fenders that could be used to make one good pair, there is body work to be done on all doors and both quarters.
Finally, I just noticed today that the top of the car is very flexible, I can bend towards the bottom with one finger..I assume this is not supposed to be this way..
Anyway I spoke to 2 bodymen and both told me it would cost around 40-50K just to do the bodywork
I have already found another car, but I am wondering if I should try to sell it to someone who could do the bodywork himself ( I can't) or just don't bother and scrap it..
see im kinda in the same boat as you but im going at my 67 with everything ive got this is just my opinion but i would say strip all the good parts sell them and get a better shape car reason for seling in parts you can make more or almost as much as you paid for it sorry if i hurt your feelings.
