four wheel lift panel help, 1996 ranger

[Starrman]

I need to repair/replace front lift panel. Water rusted the top piano hinge and it didn't open...all the rivets pulled out. Can anyone out there help?

 

[Wandering Sagebrush]

This might give you some ideas for an alternative lift panel.

 

[pods8]

Using aluminum composite panels (ACM) from a sign company is what multiple folks have done when rebuilding them, along with some extra aluminum flat bars on the upper panel to stiffen it. You can get new non-spring hinges from mcmaster carr or get spring hinges from ATC or FWC if you prefer.