Posted March 15, 200322 yr comment_29885 Can you tell me if it 's a critical area (Dangerous for the structure) can it'll be easyly repeared? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/5128-rust-in-the-wall-tower-behind-the-front-spring/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 15, 200322 yr comment_29888 In my opinion, it is a critical area because it is part of the body that takes suspension stresses. There are 2 panels that gradually curve together to be spot welded at the bottom of the spring tower. I had to cut out the inner damaged panel (in the engine bay) and weld in a replacement. After all is repaired it is essential that all seams are cleaned, treated with Metal Prep (phosphoric acid), primed with etch primer, THEN sealed with a good quality seam sealer. It is the wheel arch seams that MUST be absolutely water tight. Follow with primer and top coat.:classic: A big mistake that the factory made (makes?) is sealing these types of seams BEFORE treating the metal. Then, as you could imagine, it is only a matter of time before the corrosion works its way out. :tapemouth Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/5128-rust-in-the-wall-tower-behind-the-front-spring/#findComment-29888 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 15, 200322 yr Author comment_29891 thanks for your reply!The car i purchase have the rust in the middle of the spring tower, just behind the middle of the spring, my idea was to cut the rust area (10cm/5cm) and patch with a good metal job, and treat befor and after weld, with a phosphasting rust removal, and after, treat with phosphating primer.What did you think about my idea Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/5128-rust-in-the-wall-tower-behind-the-front-spring/#findComment-29891 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 15, 200322 yr comment_29896 Sounds good to me. I am a staunch advocate of replacing rotted metal with new metal. NO FILLER TO MAKE IT LOOK GOOD. Filler is only for a difference in levels or deep scratches etc. Also there is the problem of structural components and in a unibody, IT IS ALL STRUCTURAL! Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/5128-rust-in-the-wall-tower-behind-the-front-spring/#findComment-29896 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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