Rust Repair Part 3

[Blurred Talon]

Saturday I started off on the rust repair.
I started by pulling off the driver side skirt, I was very nervous about doing this however it wasn't as bad as I feared.
Skirt off.

The rust.

Cut out and prep'd for welding. I need to hit the inside with some rust killing primer and paint. The patch will be in today.

I also got a couple patch panels down in the trunk.

This takes a long time to do because I can only tack so much before the metal gets too hot and I have to wait for it to cool. I don't want to burn through it so I've really got to watch the heat as the metal is 22ga. I hope to have most of the rust repaired today except for the front rad support. I'll tackle that tomorrow.

Working on the car as I type this, got lots of work done and I'll have more updates tonight.

 

[tmaxx411]

what sort of welder are you using? i tried welding my rockers and it just kept burning through.

 

[Blurred Talon]

Older Lincoln Mig Pak 10.
I burned through a couple times but you just need to have the wire speed and heat low plus take your time, only tack weld.

 

[cisco5311]

You going to use seam sealer once you've got all your patches in place?

 

[Blurred Talon]

Seam sealer was applied.

 

[tmaxx411]

yeah. i just gotta find where i can get it. im gonna assume its not just normal caulk. hopefully mine turns out well

 

[Blurred Talon]

Auto body supply shops will have it.
Try a Napa that does paint stuff.