What are you guys doing about rust on top of the rear fenders? I have a small patch on both sides and would like to nip it at the bud before it gets worse. Just noticed it this weekend. Thanks in advance
Conner

No body guys out there? the hole on each side is about the size of a quarter. what should i use and should it be repaired from the inside or outside?

Conner -

I'm not a body expert, but the only way I've seen rust-through properly dealt with is to cut it out and weld in a new piece. You can try bonding a fiberglass patch to the inside, but I'd think that rust will remain in the area of the pinhole and continue to eat the surrounding metal.

Probably the best is to take it to a body shop and ask them.

Frank

Yes, good advise. I have never attempted any body work and i would like to correct the problem permantly. Thanks Frank.
Conner

If you can get to the inside of a rusted area and sand blast it a fiber glass patch will work. I did this on a Bronco roof that had major cancer, pin holes and thin along a long thin section. It worked perfectly, but you have to have good very good prep.

Other than that its cut and weld.

A patch pannel from a rust free donner would be a nice way to fix it.

Kevin

I currently have a hole in my passenger's rear wheel well big enough to stick my arm through up to the shoulder. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/scared.gif" alt="" />

My local body shop guy is gonna cut me deal on welding a new(used) section in as long as I can get the cutout from a junkyard. Too expensive to think of buying the peice new. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" />

I'll post pics later. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/shiner.gif" alt="" />

If you can beat this, you get a prize...


Yup, I can fit my arm through that hole to check the tire pressure.



Hey, I can see my fire extinguisher from here! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" />


Ghetto fixed with tinfoil and tin can until I can get what I need.

No wonder you get water in the floorboards when you play in the water. I sure don't miss that Rust belt corrosion. I love my rust free Raider. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

My little compartment was rusted out back there too.

Nittebergs site has the most ultimate restoration I have ever seen. GO check it out!!!

I just welded a panel into mine, and put roofing tar all down in it to seal it off. works great <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/notooth.gif" alt="" />

I had to patch a hole in the passenger floor... and under the rear door. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" /> Lots of welding / cutting /grinding.


I think I have a new welding apprentice though... <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

What's the prize? I think mine is about twice that. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/barf.gif" alt="" /> Funny thing is that the DS is fine. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" />