What would be the normal repair for this? Clean up as much as possible treat and paint? Would you put a skim of filler over the the turret mount patch just to smooth it out?

 

 

Thanks for looking,

James

Remove rust by cutting it out, patch weld, sand, filler if needed (but make sure you only use it to smooth things over. don't compromise on structural integrity with just filler, primer, paint.

as above . only replace metal with metal .

Yeah I know what you mean - thats why I'm having the sills done professionally. But I wasn't sure if any of what was there under the bonnet was structural to be honest. I'll try and get a better look tomorrow.

But I wasn't sure if any of what was there under the bonnet was structural to be honest.

 

That needs rephrasing - obviously things under the bonnet are structural lol. What I meant was I wasnt sure if the rust that was there was affecting the structure. I think the only part that has actually damaged anything important from those photos is that small patch I've zoomed in on on the turret mount which is actually only about 2cms*1cm. The rest is only battery tray which I arent too fussed about personally and surface rust. I'll see if i can get hold of a welder for that small patch. Thanks for the advice.

Mine was a bit worse and took a bit more sorting:scared::scared:

http://www.300zx.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=140933

Just realised in your thread boldy you put that you wish you had a garage - did you cut the wings out on the drive then? Thats one of the things that's stopping me undertaking any serious work myself is that I only have the driveway. I can borrow a welder off my brother but I'm terrified of cutting parts out one day and it raining for weeks as soon as I do it. That's why I'm getting someone to do the sills for me but I don't suppose it would be too bad to weld a square inch in on that turret mount. Suppose it helps for you that the engine is out of the way at the time as well where even if I wanted to get my engine out I have no hoist at the moment - something I might have to keep my eye out on eBay for :)

Originally just on the drive with a cover over it then i treat myself !! lol

http://www.300zx.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=141706

Where did you get that from mate if you dont mind me asking? Can you just build it up round the car or do you have to do silly thing like checking with the council first lol. Also-does it have a floor mat sort of thing? The drainage isnt very good on my driveway and if it doesn't I'm likely to still get puddles in it from the rain coming under the sides:hammer:

Where did you get that from mate if you dont mind me asking? Can you just build it up round the car or do you have to do silly thing like checking with the council first lol. Also-does it have a floor mat sort of thing? The drainage isnt very good on my driveway and if it doesn't I'm likely to still get puddles in it from the rain coming under the sides:hammer:

 

Got it from here bud http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/3-x-6-WATER-PROOF-CARPORT-IDEAL-BOAT-STORAGE-ETC-/220640135474?pt=UK_Home_Garden_Garden_Structures_Fencing_CV&hash=item335f2d4932, i do get water running down my drive and under the car but it,s still sooo much nicer to be under cover !!

It,s got zip up doors each end as well so you can either build around the car which i did as mine was immobile or on it,s own and drive in .

I,ve slung ropes over mine and fastened them to the drive even though all the legs are securely screwed to the drive , the ropes help stop the covering bellowwing out too much in strong winds , works a treat . HTH