Ralf, I think we all can relate to your situation. The pictures of my panel, even with the fenders off, hid a lot of bad stuff. When I looked at the panel I thought "I must be crazy" and should have turned around and pulled the trailer back empty.
Nevertheless, one piece and one day at a time I'm beginning to see daylight. Would I buy one in this shape again...NEVER, but I'm glad I got this one!! Just don't make sense does it?
Keep us posted on your project.