replacement body panel nightmares

[vincep]

I need to replace a number of body panels on my 67 both front fenders and doors. I'm sure that they could be repaired with patch panels but if I new that the replacement panels would actually fit that's the way I'd go. My experience tells me that not all reproduction panels are alike. I can remember once getting a hood for a VW project that looked fine till I set it on the car. It had a crown that was an 1 1/2 out of shape and the length was two inches too short. I'd like to hear what your experiences were with replacemnt panels and what would be recommended, who do deal with and who has some good exchange policy. I don't want to find mysell going broke paying shipping both ways and restocking fees etc.

Thanks Vince