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Any way to fix under-door rust or just replace?

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Old Nov 13, 2003 | 10:03 PM
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From: Gurnee, IL
Car: '86 IROC
Engine: 305 LG4 awaiting the crate Vortec 350
Transmission: 700R4
Any way to fix under-door rust or just replace?

Basically is there any way to fix those rust holes underneath the doors or do i need to buy a whole new door?
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Old Nov 14, 2003 | 12:16 AM
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From: New Palestine, IN (Just East of Indy)
Car: '85 Z28
Engine: 305
Transmission: WC T5, 3.23 posi
You can get new door skins. Cut the old ones off and weld the new ones on, but when you figure in the time and effort to do it and new (used) door can be found cheaper. I found a set of rust free full power doors for my car for $150.
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Old Nov 14, 2003 | 12:37 PM
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Car: Met. Silver 85 IROC/Sold
Engine: 350 HO Deluxe (350ci/330hp)
Transmission: T-5 (Non-WC)
Axle/Gears: Limited Slip 3.23's
My car was starting to rust on the under side. I simply used POR-15 and a bit of their putty. No further development in a couple of years.

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Old Nov 14, 2003 | 03:10 PM
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I second the Por-15 for stopping rust. I used it at the bottom inside of both doors with very good results.
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