Crazy rust

[_JDizzle_]

You probably can. Floors aren't too complicated, honestly, unless you want to be really anal about replicating the original shape. But it might extend up into the firewall and frame, and depending on the overall condition of the car, it might not be worth it. And you need to have some idea of what you're doing. If you're willing to learn to fix it yourself, a welding class might not be a bad idea.

Yeah i planned on getting my friend to either teach me to weld or weld ot for me i really hope it doesnt go up to the fire wallni have a swap in mind and need as much money as possible im going to pull the carpet soon and check things out thanks for the input

[rturbo 930]

You think? Awesome

You probably can. Floors aren't too complicated, honestly, unless you want to be really anal about replicating the original shape. But it might extend up into the firewall and frame, and depending on the overall condition of the car, it might not be worth it. And you need to have some idea of what you're doing. If you're willing to learn to fix it yourself, a welding class might not be a bad idea.

[_JDizzle_]

i'd say you can get that cut and welded


--Mike

You think? Awesome

[_JDizzle_]

How handy with a welder and angle grinder are you? How much space do you have? How long can the car be laid up to repair it?

Judging from the amount of rust I would say you need to pull the entire carpet up, and do a complete inspection of the entire car, looking at all of the nooks that water could get into. Odds are unless this car means something to you, or they are impossible to find clean in your area, you would be better off taking any and all good parts off and scrapping the chassis.

This was my first ever car so its got some personal value if i have to ill get rid of it but if all im lookong at is some time and effort then im keeping it.

[_JDizzle_]

Im going to pull te carpet tomorrow and im in ohio not many good e30s around and it can be laid up as long as needed its not my only ride.but like i said im going to pull the carpet tomorrow and see how far it goes.

[ravenlord89]

How handy with a welder and angle grinder are you? How much space do you have? How long can the car be laid up to repair it?

Judging from the amount of rust I would say you need to pull the entire carpet up, and do a complete inspection of the entire car, looking at all of the nooks that water could get into. Odds are unless this car means something to you, or they are impossible to find clean in your area, you would be better off taking any and all good parts off and scrapping the chassis.

[mitchlikesbikes]

Where are you located, ie, how hard is it going to be to find a better car? Does the car have any more rust, or is it isolated to that one area? Can you tell what caused it to rust? Exactly how much rust is there? Pull up the carpet and find out where the rust stops. From your pics, it doesn't look that's all there is. Can you weld, or will you have to pay someone to fix it?

this. we need wayyyyyy more info to tell you what your options are. for all you know there couldn't be any floor left under that carpet.

[15Michaeljoseph]

i'd say you can get that cut and welded


--Mike

[rturbo 930]

Where are you located, ie, how hard is it going to be to find a better car? Does the car have any more rust, or is it isolated to that one area? Can you tell what caused it to rust? Exactly how much rust is there? Pull up the carpet and find out where the rust stops. From your pics, it doesn't look that's all there is. Can you weld, or will you have to pay someone to fix it?

[_JDizzle_]

I ripped up my carpet up found a giant hole in the floor bigger than a licence plate by about 3 inches its super wet its rusty the gas pedal goes through the floor and i can smell gas the fuel line in that area is rusted. What do i do? Get rid of the car? Or fix it? Whats best?