Twitchkitty

I agree that MIG welding is the thing for structural repairs. The hole I patched in my floor is directly under my clutch pedal ( I think caused by the PO letting brake fluid get down there)about the size of a spread hand. That's all the rust there is. Its a triangular area bounded by the rocker panel assy and the "frame" member inboard about 6". For something like this, I'll bet structral integrity is not compromised.

I'm just offering this as an alternative. I have a MIG welder myself but this is just too easy for nits like this. For sheet metal like the quarter panel patch it simply couldn't be done with a MIG. And I think there will be less chance of corrosion.

Rick

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