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Old 02-19-2011, 10:33 AM
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So basically I have a huge rust hole on the passenger side of quarter panel just on top of the wheel...what would be the best way to go abouts fixing this on my own... here are some pictures so you can see how bad it is, I love my car and that's the only reason i want to fix it or else i would've sold it

http://www.4shared.com/photo/t-gJH07...125-00174.html
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Old 02-19-2011, 10:55 AM
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You might have to go get some new quarter panels and have them welded on there...
Something like this http://www.rustrepair.com/body_panel....htm?r=ru&p=sm
Or go to your local junkyard and get some from there.
 
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Old 02-19-2011, 09:36 PM
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would bondo and fiberglass be good for temp fix?
 
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Old 02-20-2011, 07:03 AM
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Honestly, it looks like bondo or fiberglass was already someone's fix for that. The rust doesn't usually behave like that unless it was improperly repaired in the past. Rust formed within and popped the whole thing out.

If you want a temp fix, do what you want. If you wanna keep the car for awhile, I would fork out a little cash to get it welded properly.
 
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Old 02-20-2011, 08:44 AM
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Yea, I guess you guys are right, ill head down to the junkyard today and grab a quarter panel. Thanks for the help
 
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Old 02-20-2011, 02:33 PM
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Good luck
Post results after your done with it!
 
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