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Old 09-13-2009, 10:55 AM
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too much rust????
I recently purchased a 1987 camaro rs with the 2.8.... and the firewall has some rust holes in it is there any thing i can do to fix that.... any thoughts will be helpful thanks
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buy a welder.
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Re: too much rust????
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buy a welder.
and what am i welding a piece of metal to the firewall???
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and what am i welding a piece of metal to the firewall???
no you'll just fiberglass that
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Re: too much rust????
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no you'll just fiberglass that
wont fiberglass crack if it gets too hot
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Re: too much rust????
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wont fiberglass crack if it gets too hot
I think that guy was just trying to yank your chain....?? What areas and how bad is your firewall?
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and what am i welding a piece of metal to the firewall???
thats exactly what you would be doing. Cutting out the rust and welding in a patch.
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Re: too much rust????
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I think that guy was just trying to yank your chain....?? What areas and how bad is your firewall?
theres just a couple golf ball sized holes on the firewall and there scattered there not bunched up in one area.... i dont think its very sturdy
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