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That is structural damage, it must be welded.
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Originally Posted by deerefanatic
The side pocket on the drivers side has a large 4-6 inch hole right above the exhaust pipe, and another large one under and behind the power antenna motor. On the passenger's side, the weld seams are already rusted out.
I am planning to cut out all the side well pockets and get it clear back to clean metal. Then reconstruct the side wells with long-strand fiberglass.
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The area you refer to is part of the quarter panel support and impact crumple zone = safety structure = it is structural damage, and must be welded.
Rust stoppers.
Rust stoppers.
Welding the wrong metals can kill you
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/bodywork-repair-paint-tools-tips-tricks/139957-welding-wrong-metals-can-kill-you.html#post1041594
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