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The car won't be any less safe than many of the hardtop cars that have been cut into a dozen pieces and welded back together during their restoration.
Dallas

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As the owner of a metal fabrication shop, I felt the need to comment on this common misconception: Welding (done right, of course) is stronger than the base material. In addition, these cars were welded together (poorly most of the time) from dozens of pces right from the factory.

The upshot is that as long as the work was done properly, there is no reason a car that has had replacement panels welded in can't be as strong or stronger than a factory job.

Of course if someone doesn't know what they are doing, they can compromise the strength of the unibody but the most dangerous car is actually one that has significant rust.


Dave

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That was exactly my point. No problems if done correctly.
Dallas