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Old 04-21-2010, 10:48 AM
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Originally Posted by dropnosky View Post
Ive got the same rust there as well. I went ahead and completely cut enough of that inner panel out that I can weld the outer rocker panel from the inside, then I will weld the inner back in and weld it to the new patch.

The stuff is thin, but I think the door panel which you have been using is almost the same thickness! Plus, if it warps a little, so what? won't hurt if the seat belt bolt is not square, just so its attached firmly
I wasn't sure on the warping, but I thought I'd mention it. I'm more interested in the rivets for places that are hard (if not impossible) to get to the back of.

What about welding in support for the seat belt and pop riveting the rest? I could do that.
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