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They have some really good metal fab books out.
The problem for me is I don't have 20,000 worth of metal shaping machines in my shop.
I would first see if you can buy the pieces you need.
If it is just that one corner and not the whole car I would use some flat bar and bend it after I got some good measurements. Measure it a couple of two or three times first.
I'd say at the very least you'll need lots of clamp some cutting tourches and a welder
You could use sheetmetal and cut it yourself as well, I just like the flatbar when I have a bunch of it laying around. I had to make a door jam last year and it worked out nice with the flatbar. Easy to clamp heat up and bend to shape. Kurt
What is that your working on a 63 Ford Falcon?

The trunk opening is a pretty common angle among many make and model cars. Take a cardboard tracing of yours and hit the junk yards. Even if it's not an exact fit, it will probably be easier to modify it than to build from scratch. I've taken pieces from door jambs, rocker panels & other places to repair rusted areas.