Lower Door Skin Rust Question
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From: Canada
Car: 1982 Firebird Trans AM
Engine: 305 H.O.
Transmission: 4 speed Muncie
Axle/Gears: 7.6", 3.42 or 3.73:1 most likely
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From: Montreal, Canada
Car: 1986 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z28
Engine: TPI 310ci (LB9)
Transmission: Custom Rebuilt 700R4 - 2600 Stall
Axle/Gears: 10 bolt, 3.73 Eaton Limited-Slip
Re: Lower Door Skin Rust Question
I do have a bit of rust inside the door and very very slightly underneath as well. Nothing dramatic but I should probably take care of it (sanding, POR15ing it, etc.)
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From: Birmingham Alabama
Car: 1991 Firebird convertible
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Re: Lower Door Skin Rust Question
It's not that hard just try to install it as close to the bottom of the door as you can the higher up you install the panel the greater chance of warping the panel I always try to use full skins if available
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From: Henrietta NY
Car: 1984 Trans Am L69
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Re: Lower Door Skin Rust Question
My door looked similar. I cleaned it as best I could inside and out. Then I used POR 15 and filled it with fiberglass and filler finally etching primer and paint. Worked great
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From: Canada
Car: 1982 Firebird Trans AM
Engine: 305 H.O.
Transmission: 4 speed Muncie
Axle/Gears: 7.6", 3.42 or 3.73:1 most likely
Re: Lower Door Skin Rust Question
yeah that's what I did too. I cleaned it, but I welded the strip of rusted area with new metal then used fibreglass over it. It didn't come as clean as yours but hey, who looks under there anyway ;P
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