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Old 02-16-2006, 02:59 PM
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I'm no expert, but..

it seems to be a pretty hidden area. Can't you cut (and moderately bend) some pieces of sheet metal to fit?

It looks to me as if you could use a set of snips, some sheet metal and a wire feed welder to make a perfect replacement part. Once you cut out the old rust, just use some cardboard to make a template, then cut & weld the new pieces until they fit. Then weld to car.

Neal
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