stangboy690 0 Report post Posted August 6, 2006 Hey Guys, I took a few pictures of some rusted areas on my mustang and was wondering if i could get some help/tips on how to fix them...any help would be appreciated. This is a picture of the rear quarter panel. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Protowrxs 111 Report post Posted August 6, 2006 There is sheetmetal replacement pieces available for most any part of a Mustang. It just takes time, effort and a some welding to replace most of them. The battery apron isn't too hard as I just replaced my shock tower and apron on mine. The quarter might be different. I'm lucky as I do not have that issue with mine. -Stephen Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stangboy690 0 Report post Posted August 6, 2006 Hey I was gonna order the inner fender apron, but i wasnt sure if i needed the Right-hand or Left-hand one...???? The rust area is on my left as i am looking towards the front of the mustang...lol yeah im a newb! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Protowrxs 111 Report post Posted August 6, 2006 Left/Right is from sitting in the drivers seat. Usually 'inner front right' or something like that. If you're leaving your battery in the engine compartment you'll need the battery tray as well that mounts to the apron to hold the battery. It does take work to replace one. You'll need a way to remove the spot welds and possibly an air chisel to get the old one out. If the shock tower is cracked I would obviously replace it at this time as well. You'll need a wire welder and a grinder to finish it out. How I did it is here: http://www.protowrxs.com/Nolen/Stang/Rebuild/2006-07-16.asp and here: http://www.protowrxs.com/Nolen/Stang/Rebuild/2006-07-24.asp and here: http://www.protowrxs.com/Nolen/Stang/Rebuild/2006-07-30.asp Got the job done at least I think. -Stephen Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pakrat 1,043 Report post Posted August 7, 2006 I would seriously consider getting the car media blasted first before you chop out or buy anything. You could be looking at far more work than you currently realize and you don't want to be welding in a new part just to find out later that what it is conencted to is rotted on the other end and has to come out too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stangboy690 0 Report post Posted August 8, 2006 How much would it cost to get it media blasted????? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pakrat 1,043 Report post Posted August 8, 2006 That really is going to depend on the place and the area you live in. Mine was subcontracted by the body shop. I would just look in the yellow pages for your local places and call for an estimate. A run down old school shop that is hungry will likely cost a lot less than a new franchise type pf place. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stangboy690 0 Report post Posted August 9, 2006 Well, i live in Oregon...Does anyone on this site live in Oregon???? LOL probably not... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Protowrxs 111 Report post Posted August 9, 2006 Check around with other car people and/or body shops. I live in Oklahoma and believe it or not we have a guy that will come to your house and glass bead blast whatever you want for about $90/hour. I had the whole front engine bay inside/out, trunk, headers, heads, intake and several other items done in July and was very happy with the results. He does whole cars as well and knows the issues with thin metal on early Stangs. As seen here : http://www.protowrxs.com/Nolen/Stang/Rebuild/2006-07-06.asp You might have someone similar there. <shrugs> -Stephen Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pakrat 1,043 Report post Posted August 9, 2006 The "bad news" part in Proto's link makes my point perfectly, things just aren't always as they seem. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
