Hello,
Always like the W123 chassis Mercedes and have recently picked up an 82 300CD.

While trying to clean/restore the engine bay, I came across some rust, and then some more rust and so on it went. The more I dug, the more I found.

With that said, I am looking for some advice on how to best sort this rust out (pictures attached). Another member has suggested welding, which I would hire someone to do for the battery try holes, but am not sure the best approach for the rest. Try and source a replacement panel from a donor car or fabricate?

Any ideas on a best approach to tackle this rust economically? Anyone have luck with buying from Ebay?

Am in the Hamilton, Ontario area if someone is local and does this type of work.

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