Replace Body Parts Or Repair!

[DeviantCreation]

hey guys...

just a post to get your opinions on something...my newly aquired 2.3L has a solid engine and a mint interior with all the options..i just have one problem...there is some surface rust on the body and before i can paint it i either have to fix the surface rust or get replacement parts...

Now i have called the few local JY's and i have priced out the stuff i need to be around 200-250$ this is for: Hood , Both Front Fenders and a Hatch with glass...all with no rust..

Honest opinions on which way i should go...


Thanks

 

[mr_woodster]

It would really depend on a few things, the major one being how bad the current rust is on your vehicle. Second would be on how good you are at basic body work. Some more info would be helpful.

 

[DeviantCreation]

Its All just surface rust nothing deep in the metal....but i am not the most exprienced at body work.

 

[Paul C.]

The hatch is prone to internal rust. If it's bad ; replace it. Have you looked into stripping the fenders and hood. That hot caustic will take care of the surface rust and paint! Might be less expensive.

 

[Lex]

I had a hatch from hell when I first bought my car. The whole back end where the trunk key is located was completely gone!. However I have a Brother thats a pro at bodywork, and we completely remade the hatch backend. It looks pretty good, however once I see it start to fall apart again I will replace it. Body work is an art and takes some time to nail it. If you can get all that stuff for that price your doing pretty good. Its hard to find matching body parts with matching color. I may sound silly but I love taking time to do my body work. I crank up the metal tunes and go to town when I do body work. I also have matching paint color so its look pretty good. Anyways thats my opinion.