quote:by a professional Pantera restorer.
Your location limits your choices for "a professional Pantera restorer."
All I can think of is Pit Mical.
But with Johnny's piece in hand, I would not be too hesitant in letting a quality body shop tackle this type of repair.
Make sure they regularly work on the older cars - that is, have experience with the thick metal used on that era's builds. Newer cars hammer out with a Tinker Toy hammer.
If your valance is gone, I have my doubts about the radiator support, but that will just have to play out.
Larry