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I kind of gave the short version, seam seal everything,primer, etc. For a guy that done 100's of quarter panels, on a good day and a half, in my prime ,with all the quick tools, maybe 16 hours give or take to get the panel on and ready for paint. I could replace a frame in less time.Not a small job at all. You'd have to gut the interior on that side, remove the glass,bumper,lights,filler neck and more, then drill out all the spot welds then put the panel on. Tha'ts just the short version of the steps. There's alot more to it in the details. Your looking at 20ish hours of labour just for the panel swap not including paint.
Got a buddy who welds and plenty of basic power tools, but sounds like i’ll need more than what i have if i need to have a pull for the metal, and possible frame damage so i’ll probably end up needing a hydraulic kit as well. Rather not bust the glass either, really just didnt want to have to spend 2k on a dent.It's welded on, so the glass has to come out bumper has to come off all the trim pieces on the quarter need to come off, Also the interior trim panels and carpet need to be rolled back because you are going to be welding it back on after drilling and cut the old one off. Tail gate/ door probably need to come off for welding purposes. That's the short answer. But it looks like it could use a sheetmetal pull to line everything else up before you cut anything loose. It will be easier with tools. Do you have any? What about a welder or welding experience? Don't worry about the color of the junkyard piece because after welding and seeming the rocker panel in and mudworking it, it's all going to need to paint anyway.