Rust in corner(s) of windshield... help!

[aleminx]

hey all. searched around for a bit... I'm sure this has been addressed in the past, maybe someone can point me in the right direction. what should I do about this nasty rust?


appears the p.o. may have tried to cover it up with some kind of quick fix..



open to suggestion! thanks guys p.s. I love this forum!

[drcoastline]

Yep it's been addressed quite a bit. You will need to pop the windshield out and remove the front fenders for a proper repair. The rust is most likely three times the size you see in the photos. I would venture a guess from the photos that the rust has probably rust ta hole in the panel and water is entering the passenger compartment and the trunk area.

You will need to weld in a repair panel similar to this. You could make your own of sheet metal. Obviously the panel will be trimmed to fit the repair.



Be prepared if the rust is there it is lurking in other areas of your car as well.

[WRGREENER]

just a thought... why would u let it go this far?????????

[aleminx]

Originally Posted by WRGREENER

just a thought... why would u let it go this far?????????

actually i bought the car like this, almost a year ago and it hasn't gotten that much worse (that i can tell superficially) but i know it needs attention and this place is full of experts!

[aleminx]

thanks for the quick response! is that part something that pelican sells?

[drcoastline]

Yes, but it looks like it is temporarily unavailable. Look on the for sale section you may get lucky and find a car that is being parted out. There is another source for sheet metal but at the moment the suppiers name escapes me. Sorry.

[Gillies]

Try Restoration design up in canada. Its item # 17

911/912 Exterior: Restoration Design

[DaddyGlenn]

Start poking around. There is more, guaranteed. Mine didn't look that bad.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/paint-bodywork-discussion-forum/565023-talk-me-through-rust-repair-please.html

[drcoastline]

Originally Posted by Gillies

Try Restoration design up in canada. Its item # 17

911/912 Exterior: Restoration Design

That's it restoration design. Thanks Gillies.