Hi guys, last year I crashed my sports GT I now have a 1.8 glsi which I'm taking the front end off to repair mine.

I have removed the bumper, strut bar, lights, intercooler and radiator. I'm now faced with the metal work which supports the radiator which the bonnet catch is attached to, it's beyond saving. From the looks of it this piece continues up inside the front quarter panels? Is this so? Am I able to just chop it out and weld the new one in place?

Thanks in advance for any help!

Will attach a picture soon.