Thread: rust hole

thats nasty best thing to do is strip the car take the firewall out cut the rust out and make a decision then

a bit of filler and a quick spraypaint, you'll never notice

lol

If it's like that where visible you can bet there are other rust issues.

If its a vehicle you want to keep for a long time you cannot show any tolerance for rust.

I has similar rust in my 2a bulkhead. I had to strip the bulkhead of most parts, cut the rust out with a grinder, make patches from sheet steel to match the cut holes and then point my welding friend at it. Then smooth down the welds and a skim layer of bog. Now I'm sure the rust is dead and gone and it looks like a new one... almost.
Check it here:
My 2a GS project

The sad truth is rust is like an iceberg.

Originally Posted by HangOver

The sad truth is rust is like an iceberg.

Its big, cold and is a danger to shipping.

close.....
couldn't give a hoot unless it's in your own driveway

The photo you posted, shows an area where panels overlap and therefore moisture inside the bulkhead can gather there and rust the seam.

If it is the only rust you can find, then you can cut it out with an angle grinder and weld in a repair patch without dismantling the car.

Other places to check for rust are: under the pedal-box mount; where the bulkhead mounting brackets join the bulkhead; where the reinforcing plate for the pedal-box is spot-welded to to the bulkhead; any other areas where you can see panels spot-welded together. Stab suspicious areas with a thin screwdriver and then decide whether it is worth taking the bulkhead off for a re-build,

Cheers Charlie