So, I have decided to buy the '63 Bug with the "junked" certificate, mainly because other than the rear end damage, the car is a clean, one owner Bug that deserves to be restored and not parted out. THe body damage consist of the left rear clip being whacked in. The very tip of the clip, where the bumper mount is, is creased causign the mount itself to crack in half. Other than that the bend in the clip is gradual and there is no wrinkling. Initially I was thinking of cutting the section out and welding a new one in as well as a new rear apron, but I am wondering if it would be possible to pull the section out. Anyone every try to salvage a rear clip? Since the car is all original I would hate to section a piece in. Any ideas? I'll try to post a few pictures when I pick up the car Tuesday. Thanks for the opinions BTW. Seems most of you wouldn't be deterred by a salvage title so it makes me feel a bit better going ahead with it.
--Dan E