what to do about my wheel lip rust
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From: Kalamazoo,MI
Car: 1985 IROC-Z
Engine: 350 TPI
Transmission: T5 manual
what to do about my wheel lip rust
Im hoping to get some suggestions for what i can do to fix these problem areas on my wheel wells. thanks in advance for your ideas.
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Car: Firebird Formula(1988 changed to 91
Engine: 355 TPI
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.73(needs changed)
Re: what to do about my wheel lip rust
If the 3rd pic is the front fender, it looks like the dent could be pounded back out and the rust can be removed with a grinder(with flap disc) or a sander(40-80 grit). Or find a fender somewhere cheap and replace it.
The rear quarters are a different story and that would depend on your budget and skill level. Some might replace the quarter panel if its rotting out badly(you might find more rust once you start picking or grinding away on it). Or a person could weld in some patch panels after they are bent and formed close to the original shape. I have done this before and it takes time and patience to get it right.
The one thing you don't want to do is glob in alot of body filler to plug the holes.
The rear quarters are a different story and that would depend on your budget and skill level. Some might replace the quarter panel if its rotting out badly(you might find more rust once you start picking or grinding away on it). Or a person could weld in some patch panels after they are bent and formed close to the original shape. I have done this before and it takes time and patience to get it right.
The one thing you don't want to do is glob in alot of body filler to plug the holes.
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Car: 1985 IROC-Z
Engine: 350 TPI
Transmission: T5 manual
Re: what to do about my wheel lip rust
ok cool yeah im asking because here in a month or two i wanna try to get this into the shop to get paint job.
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