With the sub frame removed, I now have better access to repair the firewall rust
All the firewall rust cut out. I still need to cut out the inner firewall rust & weld new sheet metal in, before I section in the upper cowl piece.
Rust & heater core hole cut out.
I cut it out before I took a picture, so I risked tetanus, for the photo opp.
Rusty upper rear panel, between the rear window & trunk.
The new panel.
How not to do body work.
The other side, all bondo'd up.
Another angle. Ironically, the coffee cup says, it is what it is.
The 1/4 panel cut off, the wheel house is pretty rusty but it's getting tubbed, anyway.
Tail light panel cut off.
Another view.
Driver's side 1/4 fitted,
Passenger side ready for removal.
Tail light panel fitted.
Passenger side 1/4 removed.
Passenger side fitted.
Everything off, ready to weld
Cut lines, ready to cut & weld
Passenger side 1/4 panel welded
Tail light panel installed