BUILD-OFF CHALLENGE: Eisberg rustoration, Need some input... Options

[mbseto]

Funny, I am as nervous starting this thread as I was to start cutting into my car.

I resolved to start a rustoration thread when I made my first cuts, so here it is. I'm hoping the community will pipe in periodically with any, "Don't do that!", "Do it this other way!", "Do this first!", or "Don't forget this!" comments that are appropriate. Any and all guidance will be appreciated.

So here's the car as I got it, not quite a year ago:


Started out doing a little engine work to get it running, then drove it around a little bit before starting to take it apart. Took the engine out, put it up on a dolly, took out much of the interior and suspension, and this is how it sits now:






After cleaning out the inside and seeing the rust, it was hard to believe we were driving it at all. These are the first cuts, just straightening out the edges of the rust holes really.


More pics coming soon, I'll be documenting the extent of the damage and forming a battle plan.

[mbseto]

The new long is tacked in place. I keep measuring the door gaps over and over, I feel like a nervous mom. I'd be lying if I said I wasn't more than a little excited about this, it feels like a pretty big step forward. The next couple pieces from RD to close it up will go quick I think. Then we'll flip it around and do the other side. Less to do over there, but then it will have good bones again.

[amfab]

The new long is tacked in place. I keep measuring the door gaps over and over, I feel like a nervous mom. I'd be lying if I said I wasn't more than a little excited about this, it feels like a pretty big step forward. The next couple pieces from RD to close it up will go quick I think. Then we'll flip it around and do the other side. Less to do over there, but then it will have good bones again.

Sweet, They look great,
Im about* to rivet mine on one side, maybe I will just tack them like that.

*"about" in 914 time means 2weeks—6 Months