Hammered, thats a beautiful car, WOW!!! I would have to say that they do need to be replaced then, because a patch will not do it. I did get another opinion about the car and I was told that the car will never be strong enough for a big block do to having some cancer issues. I've seen cars far worse than mine that have been restored. Replacing all the metal in the back will make the car strong again, will it not? The first shop that gave me a qoute never said anything about strength issues. The second shop was at first trying to get me to sell it to him so I think his sagging theory isn't exactly correct. What do you think? Again, anybody in Minnesota or western Wisconsin looking for some side work? Thanks