Moving on to pics of the top edge....

Here's the top edge - obviously the bondo is chipping away...
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This is the under side that same area above. There has been some repair here in the past.
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Close up of the same area.
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There is some cracking on the underside of the hinge hole
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A little grinding revealed a skim coat of bondo over at least 90% of the surface.
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For the record, I didn't expect perfection from a 75 year old used trunk lid but I did expect the seller to be more honest in the assessment of it's condition. He repeatedly said, "No rust, No dents, No bondo." I tend to take people at the word unless the give me reason to believe otherwise. I have another friend who says all sellers are liars.....

Now, in an effort to make "lemonade" I would appreciate suggestions on ways to effectively repair this within my skill set....