side frame rust through/rot

[classicauto]

Just use metal, its the easiest way. Getting to creative on a rust repair if you're not experienced with sheet metal work can usually lead to discouragment on the project becuase the learning curve is steep.

Ditch the CF idea IMO. Just get some sheet metal, patch where you need to, and do some body work.

Also, the rocker sections are avialable from mazda new at fairly reasonable price. They actual rocker piece does not include the rear section where the rocker becomes the wheel well (behind the door). That piece comes on the factory quarter panel. So keep that in mind...


As for the pinch welds/damaged jacking points. Best thing is to bang them back out, and assess the rust damage. They might be ok to be ground off and coated, but you won't know until you get them straight. There's alot of ways to undo the dents to the heavier metal.....anything from tacking washers to the dent and using a slide hammer, to using ACTUAL stud gun/slide hammer....some times you just need to get creative on that stuff though.