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plastikman187 Samba Member
Joined: July 05, 2016 Posts: 92 Location: Gilroy Ca
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Posted: Tue Aug 15, 2023 4:35 pm Post subject: California "Rust" questions |
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I know many of you have so much more rust on your cars than I do, but I am curious if this is structural or just cosmetic rust.
I was doing some work on my car last week and noticed the rear drivers wheel well had some rust, and then found it started by the stock jack point.
This was behind the running board.
Closer
This is inside the wheel well
I obviously need to close this up, should i just get some sheet metal and buzz it in? Should I get a new little corner of the body and buzz it in? |
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jinx758 Samba Member
Joined: October 04, 2014 Posts: 671 Location: Texas
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Posted: Tue Aug 15, 2023 5:04 pm Post subject: Re: California "Rust" questions |
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I'll jump in with cement boots on ...
Unfortunately that looks like heater channels that need attention.
You mite find more areas the deeper you dig.
Best to brace the body, separate body from pan, & get it all.
What does the area behind back seat look like?
Sorry for bad news but that is considered structural even tho it's not frame head or chassis spine.
Best to you ... stay safe
jinx
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Busstom Samba Member
Joined: November 23, 2014 Posts: 3790 Location: San Jose, CA
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Posted: Tue Aug 15, 2023 5:19 pm Post subject: Re: California "Rust" questions |
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Yeah, if that's California rust, it's pretty extreme. Try shining a flashlight into the front heat outlets where the occupants' feet rest, see if you can spot rust in there. There may be similar corrosion lurking at the front of the channels. _________________ My name's Steve and it's pronounced "Bust 'em" (cuz people think I'm Tom) 😏 |
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Cusser Samba Member
Joined: October 02, 2006 Posts: 31271 Location: Hot Arizona
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Buggeee Samba Member
Joined: December 22, 2016 Posts: 4391 Location: Stuck in Ohio
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plastikman187 Samba Member
Joined: July 05, 2016 Posts: 92 Location: Gilroy Ca
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Posted: Thu Aug 17, 2023 9:01 am Post subject: Re: California "Rust" questions |
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jinx758
I was a little concerned about this, but everything else seems like its solid, ill dig deeper this weekend. thanks for the advice!
The doors close without issues
Busstom
This car came from Salt Lake City about 15 years ago so maybe a little salt rust... I don't really see anything too bad anywhere else...but I will have to look deeper this weekend.
Cusser
There has to be water and or humidity to make rust
Buggeee
Yeah that is why I called out California rust. heh.
I think you have the "easiest" advice, Ill try to dig more in this weekend.
No matter what I end up doing, when I "fix" this, ill also cut off the jack points. |
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