Beau M Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 I don't know what to call this part. I just started working on my car, this is the first cancerous rust I have found besides the lower body work. What is the most effective way to go about fixing this part? The rust stops right at the end of where the headlight panel meets the inner panel. Because the hood hinges mount here, I know it has to be sturdy. Should I try and fab up a new one, or cut a part from a donor car? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VinhZXT Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 I've just finished repairing this exact same part on my Z. There are a few pictures at the bottom of this page http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2079260/4 . Sorry I don't know how to describe the whole process but if you look at the pictures they should give you some ideas. GL V. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beau M Posted March 20, 2009 Author Share Posted March 20, 2009 Thank you for the post and the pics! The way you did is is much better than the way I ended up fixing it, I will post pics when I am done. Maybe. This is the first panel i have replaced and welded on a car, so both the part and the welds look like poo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proxlamus© Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 lol funny story im about to fix the SAME spot on my Z tonight!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kijana Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 i also did the same exact repair on my car...i found it easier to get a rust free section from a donor car..(just post in the wanted section). Fabricate the flat section and use the curvy section from the donated parts car. Ill post pics or PM you later. This made it so much easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beau M Posted March 22, 2009 Author Share Posted March 22, 2009 Well, here is what I did. I cut out all the rust, then welded a 16 gauge panel on the inside. I then welded a 22 gauge panel to the outside, and fabbed up a frame rail extension. I used seam sealer like it was going out of style. Keep in mind, this is the first time I have ever welded on a car, and like the third time I have welded ever. I can say, it is very sturdy, maybe even more so than the other, non rusted side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beau M Posted March 24, 2009 Author Share Posted March 24, 2009 It won't let me edit, here are the pics: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goober Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 Looks good man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VinhZXT Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 I seam welded everything. I've also welded all the relief cuts. I suggest you do the same to add more strength to it. Keep in mind this is where the hood mounted to. Other than that everything looks good. GL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beau M Posted March 24, 2009 Author Share Posted March 24, 2009 The only reason I did not seam weld it is because the factory piece was spot welded in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott_M67 Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 Looks great man!! I wish I knew you needed that piece, I had a good donor section. I just replaced that entire apron piece last weekend on our car. BTW, does anyone have pics or ideas on how to repair the right inner fender battery box or an inner fender? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PR280z Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 From the pics it looks like you welded the patch completely and did`nt leave a slight opening in the front of the patch so water can drip out. That section forms rust beacuse the opening get clog up,and the water gets trapped inside. Just my $0.02. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The love of JDM Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 If he did he can just drill a small hole so it could drip again no? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beau M Posted March 30, 2009 Author Share Posted March 30, 2009 That makes sense. I havent looked at the other side yet. Mine was very rusted, but it did look like there was a gap at the end. I will just drill a hole. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horatio Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 Looks great man!! I wish I knew you needed that piece, I had a good donor section. I just replaced that entire apron piece last weekend on our car. BTW, does anyone have pics or ideas on how to repair the right inner fender battery box or an inner fender? I finished this repair not long ago. I posted some pics at this posting: http://forums.hybridz.org/showthread.php?t=139659&page=2 This section is not made by anyone. You'll have to either hand form your own or have someone cut out the section you need from a solid donor. This is what I ended up doing sense my hand forming skills were not producing results I was happy with. Let me know if you need the actual battery tray support. I have two. My battery will be relocated to behind the passenger seat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott_M67 Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 Thanks for the offer but I just found a near perfect section from the firewall to the shock tower. Currently my battery box section looks like the one in your pictures, can't wait to start installing this new section. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horatio Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 Thanks for the offer but I just found a near perfect section from the firewall to the shock tower. Currently my battery box section looks like the one in your pictures, can't wait to start installing this new section. Good luck!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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