Recently purchased an 87 Firebird, right rear inner structure has perforated rust leading me to believe it needs to be replaced. Does anybody know where I can source a new or rust free inner structure in the New England area? Any other ideas or options are welcome as well

 

Do you mean the inner wheel house? That’s a common spot for rust. New panels are not available. Depending on how bad the existing panel is, you could patch it. Otherwise, it would need to come from a rust free donor car.

if that is rusted though, it’s likely there is other rust (both rear wheelhouses, front rocker corners, firewall/cowl, front shock towers, floor pans). Look all over and evaluate before tackling the job.

 

Welcome aboard 87Fireclam. Congrats on your purchase.

This forum has a really good "Parts For Sale" forum. Several members parting cars out. I'd start my parts search there.

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/parts-sale/

 

@TransamGTA350 The floor pans were patched by a previous owner but all the other spots do in fact have rust, that was the first thing I checked over when I got the car home. However the right rear wheelhouse is the worst of all since its the only spot where its perforated.

 

I will take a look, thanks a lot

 

Depending on how much rust there is, patching could be a viable option if you can’t find a replacement panel.

I detailed repairing that area in my my resto thread. Also other areas. Might be helpful to you.

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/memb...ns-am-gta.html

 

try these guys> I bought one from them off Ebay
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