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import racer
08-01-2009, 05:18 PM
Does anyone have a pic of what the wheelwell where the bumper attaches looks like.Mine is rusted away and need some idea of how it looks so i can repair it.
import racer
08-02-2009, 08:09 AM
Anyone?
89T
08-02-2009, 01:54 PM
front or back??????
lostforawhile
08-02-2009, 02:33 PM
if it's on the front i'm sure someone has a dead body they can cut a section out of. thats the best way to fix it, it just gets cut bigger then trimmed on the car it goes on.
SOHC
08-02-2009, 03:38 PM
I have a link to a site the has replacement panels for that area, I'll look for it if you`d like.
lostforawhile
08-02-2009, 03:54 PM
I have a link to a site the has replacement panels for that area, I'll look for it if you`d like.
if it's an area that can be cut out, why not cut it from a junked car,it's a lot cheaper
Civic Accord Honda
08-02-2009, 07:33 PM
most likely if his is rusted the ones in the junkyard will also be ^
Joay
08-02-2009, 08:51 PM
http://rustrepair.com/

Just ordered both rear quarters last week; they only had one side in stock but they can still order everything else. Prices seemed reasonable, so you may want to call and see what they can do for you.
SOHC
08-02-2009, 08:52 PM
most likely if his is rusted the ones in the junkyard will also be ^

Exactly, thats why I recommened the site that sells the replacement panels. there like $50 for the pair.
import racer
08-03-2009, 07:41 AM
No that site doesn't have the part i need.It's the part the back bumper attaches to in the wheel well.Where the black plastic part slides into the bumper.All the ones i have found are rusted away there.
SOHC
08-03-2009, 02:15 PM
Does it look like mine?

http://img13.imageshack.us/img13/4465/0706091658.jpg
import racer
08-04-2009, 07:58 AM
My weel well is ok It's the part where the sunroof drain exits,thats the area i need to replace.
SOHC
08-04-2009, 12:12 PM
oh, I have the problem of my Sunroof not draining out the rear holes, it sucks havin a shower in your car at 6am.
lostforawhile
08-04-2009, 12:19 PM
have you checked with members on here who have extra bodies around? maby someone will cut out that section, check with Charlie, he's parting one out to junk it. it was hit really bad in the front if i remember right.
import racer
08-04-2009, 02:56 PM
Yeah but his is a coupe and i believe they're different.
Ichiban
08-04-2009, 03:19 PM
The inner fender and floor pan extension on the car pictured is fucked. Better get good at cutting and welding.
SOHC
08-04-2009, 03:44 PM
The inner fender and floor pan extension on the car pictured is fucked. Better get good at cutting and welding.

She`s going into the body shop this winter for a complete Make over. I'll post pics of the goodies being added.
import racer
08-05-2009, 11:19 AM
Thanks,well i have started to patch it but i have no idea what to go by.And as far as welding I'm not very good at it.Some days i do ok,and other days i can't weld worth shit.I don't know if it's the welder or me.
Ichiban
08-07-2009, 10:10 PM
You are gonna pay at least 8K CDN for all the welding and bodywork that car needs.
eduardo i.
08-09-2009, 04:08 PM
what kind of welder are you using? i use an mig welder in the lowest heat possible, it helps to use wet cardboard about an inch away from the weld to prvent distortion. I butt weld the panels( the patch is cutted exactly to shape) But over lapping it wont hurt much, Brazing is easier than with mig, but mig turns out stronger. Good luck with your proyect.
Ichiban
08-09-2009, 06:04 PM
I use a Millermatic 135 with .023 ER70-S6 wire and some sort of tri-mix gas. I also butt weld my panels, and run the machine at about 7.5-8 on the voltage, and the wire at about 3-5. I usually burn each tack into the tack behind it, alternating positions. There's really nothing you can do about the distortion, the weld goes on liquid, solidifies, and shrinks as it cools. This pulls the panel tighter than it originally was, and must be stretched back out to shape. I usually hammer and dolly the weld flat until the panel returns to shape, sometimes the weld becomes work hardened by this, and must be annealed with a torch before you can continue to work it.
SOHC
08-09-2009, 08:30 PM
You are gonna pay at least 8K CDN for all the welding and bodywork that car needs.

was that directed at my car or no?
import racer
08-10-2009, 01:07 PM
I use my brother's welder,It's a lincoln mig-pac 100.No gas,it's an older welder.I always clean the metal good and even grind a spot for a ground.But sometime the weld holds and sometimes it doesn't.Have to shape the metal by hand and with a homemade metal brake made out of two pieces of angle.
2ndGenGuy
08-10-2009, 02:46 PM
was that directed at my car or no?

Yes, that was directed at your car. That's a lot of shop time.
SOHC
08-10-2009, 05:52 PM
Yes, that was directed at your car. That's a lot of shop time.

its Identicle on the other side, my rockers are gone too, thats all thats rusted out on my car.