A New project....rust...diff i need advice...

[Ade_Mc]

Hi people,


been oversae for a year, and have come back and want to get my project started.

its a ADM levin, got a 4AC, cat-back system, bucket seat, dish steering wheel...and rust.it has a fair bit of rust:
-above the windsrceen
-driver door
-right rear quater
-bits around the tailgate
-bit on the wheel arch

i can cut it out myself but...
how much would it cost to get new sheet welded on?
would i be save money getting a new tail and door?

also want to lock, or get an lsd

as you can tell i am a noob, and a little poor.


i am thinking of doing the S13 front sus exchange to, any estimates on cost here?
also any other suggestions or advice on things i can do to fix/repair/enhance the hachi experince
would help a great deal!

next yr i'll change the engine/gearbox

your help would be well appreciated
regards
ade_mc

p.s some pics will be up very soon

[Bustin_86]

Gday Mate.

If you can find a cheap door, depending on the amount of rust in yours, buy it. Replacing panels is a lot easier than fixing them

As to the question regarding cost of welding in new pieces, the cost can be as long as a piece of string. All depends on location, size, how much time is necessary to manifacture the replacement panel (bending it etc).

For example, i had a lot of rust behind my windscreen, and it was pretty straight forward to fix, just cut out the rust, make up a new panel and weld it in. However i then started fixing rust around my rear lights, and it took me significantly longer to bend the panel up to get the right shape.

If you intend on doing all of the rust repairs yourself, you will need to invest in some tools. Stuff like a angle grinder, protection gear, files, sanders (electric and block), a decent welder (mig is the best for body repairs, but also the most expensive) and a whole heap of other incidentals. If you get the panels welded in at a shop, they will of course charge you a hefty fee for labour.

Post up some pictures to give us all a idea in regards to the severity of the rust, and perhaps we can give you a better idea of prices and replacement advice.

Cheers, hope that helps,

Justin

[Ade_Mc]

cheers mate!

i'm new to this restoration thing.
i only know basics like changing clutch,brake,servicing etc.

thanks for the info

pics will be put up this weekend.