Auto body repair & detailing: 1967 Mustang rusted unibody, collision expert, perplexing problem
QuestionHello Ken. I'm a fellow body tech with a perplexing problem. I am helping a buddy redo a rustang, and the s.o.b has SEVERE cancer in the floor pans, front torque boxes, and the unibody rails from the cowl back to the driver seats. 1 rocker is solid as a rock inside and out, 1 is rotted pretty badly on the outside. It goes without saying that the quarters and outter wheel houses are junk, also. I think we should start by replacing the rusted out rocker before doing anything, to give the car some strength in the floor. Then I was thinking we should move on to the torque boxes and unibody rails, followed by whatever the rear torque boxes need, then the floor pans. After that, I figured on tackling the rear frame rails behind the axle, followed by quarter replacement. What say you? I'm a collision expert, I hate rust with a passion. I've never worked on a car with this extensive of rust, and don't want to tweak the car and have panel allignment problems from hell. I really need another opinion. Thanks, Bill
AnswerI believe your right in line. Just Do Not Take Out To Much At One Time!!. Also let your friend know what he is in for $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$.
I hate rust work to and do not envy you good luck my friend. My boss just did one a 65 fast back same deal $10,000 and still not enough for me.
Thank you for the question!
Ken