Trunk Rot

[Winchester]

As you can see(if I uploaded it correctly) I have a bit of a problem. Advice?

 

[NJSHO]

Cut out the well, cut out a good one, weld. Por 15 everything else where there is no ***********.

 

[mrecoolgar]

Looks like no thru rust.
Remove all loose rust then cover with a rust converter.
Then paint to match.
Fix the trunk seal or tail lamp seals to prevent future water leaks.
Check periodically to verify condition.

 

[Winchester]

Thats the trunk without the trunk seal. The rust has eaten couple of holes(if you look closely you will see that thats pavement in the middle). I don't have a welder but am looking to get one soon. Should I just wait till I have a welder or bring it in???

 

[NJSHO]

Oh wow, Im sorry I thought the gray patch in the middle of the rust island was a 5" hole and that the gray was the ground. Id just POR-15 it.

 

[luigisho]

How long you want to keep this thing? If there are holes then I would consider finding a donor car and use a plasma cutter or something and cut and paste. If not too long then clean it up and POR 15 everything. (and seal the trunk up).

 

[Winchester]

What is POR 15????

 

[luigisho]

http://www.por15.com/prodinfo.asp?grp=1&dept=1

 

[Winchester]

So would tremclad do the job?

 

[luigisho]

I think it might be too thin. The POR-15 is more expensive but a pretty good product. Maybe this would be better for shipping? http://www.canada-por15.com/

 

[Winchester]

Alright well I took off the rust with a wire spool thing and painted it with tremclad, should I weld or pop rivet metal in place?