Best options for rust repair on tub?

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carolinajeepman

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So I just bought my first TJ and am starting to work on it to get it up to par for the summer. It’s an Ohio Jeep and it’s a TJ so it’s got rust in most of the usual places.

It needs a lot of work but I want to tackle the rust first.

Does anyone have any recommendations on what the best way to patch this is? I’ve been looking around for a repair/patch panel but it doesn’t appear that anyone makes one unless you buy the entire quarter panel.

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Artsifrtsi said:
I’d be more worried about the frame. I think you‘re going to be too far into this Jeep, time and money…


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Yeah I have the replacement rails on the way. Whoever installed that drop has them backwards. That one is supposed to be on the other side and vice versa. At the moment, the holes don't line up so they just decided it wasn't necessary... lol. I have a lot of little correction things like this to do but I like a project.
 
The only way is to cut it all out and replace with new metal. You can form and install the metal with basic tools like a wire feed, hammer, dolly, torch, shears, and grinder with practice. The more practice the less body filler required. I used to watch an old school bodyman make complex repair pieces by eye using a chunk of railroad rail as an anvil, a claw hammer, torch, and a wet rag. Dude was an artist.
 
steelhd said:
The only way is to cut it all out and replace with new metal. You can form and install the metal with basic tools like a wire feed, hammer, dolly, torch, shears, and grinder with practice. The more practice the less body filler required. I used to watch an old school bodyman make complex repair pieces by eye using a chunk of railroad rail as an anvil, a claw hammer, torch, and a wet rag. Dude was an artist.
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You should check out six_four_stout on instagram. She's modding a 1964 Toyota Stout down under. Her sheet metal skills are unbelievable.
 
Granite said:
These guys have a good reputation for reproduction panels based on what I’ve read. Might need some trimming and fitting
[URL]https://www.classicent.com/jeep/jeep-tj-1997-2006[/URL]
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I used them when I replaced my torque boxes. They were the only ones at the time to have them. They do great work and fit was good. I'm sure their other items are just as great and they are made in the USA.
 
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