Back fender repair question Options

[bcelica555]

Last night I backed into these wooden steps pretty bad and messed up my back fender




I was just wondering if the whole fender needs replaced since its seems to be connected to the roof. My cars getting alot of miles on it and im thinking about not getting it fixed and I'm just wondering my options for tring to make it look a little bit better. What all different ways would a garage try to fix it for me

[BURNSJ2]

our cars, being as old as they are, were built with a lot stronger steel then cars are now. the steel used today is almost paper thin, and with that damage it would be a replacement. but since the metal is a bit thicker, its actually easier to work with and get that out. if theres a good body guy in your town im sure he could do it. as long as the metals not torn or seperated anywhere you should be fine. the shop will probably try to tell you it needs replaced but tell them thats not what you want and you want the body guys opinion on it and see if he can repair it. repair will definately keep your costs down over a replacement.