ml> cut out the area and then weld/braze in a new piece... then grind and
ml> smooth
ml> the seam... finally, proper priming and painting ;)

I have never welded before and currently don't have any tools for doing
welding.  Not sure how difficult it would be or if there is a "weekend
mechanic" toolkit for doing this type of repair.  I'm not sure where
to get the proper metal for the replacement piece.  It is no more than
3" by 4" where you can see the rust bubble effect under the paint
- just on the one side.

ml> i guess this depends on what you really want... i'm rather spoiled from
ml> watching the TV shows where they go and swipe someone's old vehicle (with
ml> help from a family insider) and a week later they present a completely
ml> rebuilt vehicle... there were, at one time, three of them on the air...
ml> these days, chip foose's Overhaulin' is all i can find...

I want the exact same show all the time.  Overhaulin' is a great show.. I
wouldn't mind if they paid me a visit..

- Mark

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