When I open the hatch on my car and I look on the right where the spare tire is supposed to sit I can see the ground. On the opposite side where the storage compartment is, I look in and I see the ground. What is the best way to repair this? I was thinking about taking a die grinder and sanding it all down, taking 16 gauge sheet metal and welding the hole closed. Anyone have any suggestions? Can I weld there with the gas tank? Also grounding to the body will I get shocked being in the car or touching it? Let me know, Thanks.

 

I would drop the tank. but welding and then undercoating would be ideal. The only other way I see would be to rivet it then use seam sealer, then undercoat it but I don't think that would last as long. I guess it all depends on what kind of use you have for the car.

 

The only way to go is to cut and patch with new metal, then prime, seal, and paint.

 

 

v8nate92rs, this is a little off topic but i just noticed that you are running the performer tbi manifold, do you like it? I ask because i just bought one but have yet to put it on and would like to know if it bolted up smoothly and if it gives a noticeable differnce in power. thanks,
Derek