Rocker Panel Rust Repair, Rust Repair Options

[jpd12arch]

In need of some advice on repairing rust on my 1976 Porsche 914 2.0. Just found out it has a huge area that is rusted under the rocker panel molding. Is this something that can be fixed? See attached.

The engine runs great, just put on new brakes, new exhaust, etc..

Any help would be appreciated.

[lsintampa]

Have you had this car for a while or is it new (for you)?

Either way, I'd be careful jacking it up at all, until you pull back some carpet and do a real serious look for rust all around from the top down / bottom up.

If you can, get it on a lift and take good look at the bottom side.

Look behind the seats (pull up carpet to get to the floors).

Hell Hole, is the hole under the battery tray... get some good light down there and take a look.

Dealing with rust is a really big deal. First you need to get a handle on how bad it really is.

If real bad, then seek out a rolling tub - go from there.

I did one rust bucket - ended up in the end running about 22K most of that was body work, rust repair. (Not a Porsche, was a BMW).

Keep us posted on what you find out.