Rust repair sections

 
Hi Paul,
Seriously doubt rust repair sections would be available.
The repair would not be a big problem to an old school panel beater who would form new sections and butt neatly and no one will ever know the repair is there.
The majority of the rust is only light surface rust and will clean up very easily.
There is no need to cut along the lower line you have marked that is parallel to the body line. Needs to come up much higher. The rear guards on the 2 door Escorts are long flat unsupported panels and will buckle easily. In the area you have marked will be only partly accessible to complete the repairs.
All that is needed is some 0.9mm sheet metal, a hammer and dolly, an angle grinder, a small mig welder, .....and patience. 

Peter, I'm not attempting to replace the entire section as marked but merely use it to donate the sections I need to replace. As you're aware there are 2 panels which meet which is where the rust begins and I was hoping to replace these pieces with the original profiles etc.
Looks like I'm in for a little more effort than I was imagining.

Hi Paul,
 
I am willing to talk you through the repair process step by step on the forum at the pace you are going. In as much detail as you need to be successful. This way it will take a little time but you will have the confidence to do a good job and learn something at the same time. And maybe a little bit of knowledge you can use sometime later on the next project.
 
I purchased a 2 door RS2000 18 months ago which was in very poor condition. Currently on a spit, recently bare metalled and undercoated. No hinged panels. The lower rear window corner is good which I can use as a reference with piccies to help talking etc.
 
What you have might look really ugly. With a little time and some basic garage tools, .....and patience, you will be amazed how the repairs can be very neatly done. Remember the area needing repair can't get much worse, so highly unlikely you will cause serious damage to the car if/when doesn't go right the first time. Be ready for a few attempts. Even the experts are mindful that the first attempt doesn't always work as planned.
 
 
 
 

Good work Paul,
 
Sounds like this maybe a better way to go than using the cut out sections.
 
Good luck and keep the pics coming
 
Cheers,
 
Matt 

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