side frame rust through/rot

[FC_fan]

well, I have a metal/fab guy who will help for free. They part I am most concerned about is that side frame section, not the rocker panel itself unless the side frame rail is referred to as the rocker. I don't think it is though. I will finally be getting the 7 on to some wheel ramps this weekend so I will try and take pics. I have some horrible quality/angle pics but they might not help you guys understand it all that much. I'll post them up now anyway. check back on sunday night and I might have the better pics from the bottom of the car up here.

you guys know about POR-15? look it up if you don't. I will be using that and metal-ready (made by same company) to take care of the rust in those areas. then I will be using it on the entire bottom of the car after wire brushing and sanding a little. the rest isn't bad, just surface rust where the old protective coating is flaking off.

first 2 is the drivers rear rocker area, 2nd 2 are my front fender area.

[RETed]

I wouldn't bother and throw that chassis away...

You claim the car is rare, but I think it's more the fact that you're not willing to look farther for a better chassis.
Chassis' are cheap.
Just look at the classifieds, eBay, or Craigslist - just to name a few options.
Sure, it's not in your neighborhood, but how much does it cost to truck the car to you?
I mean I live in Hawaii, surrounded by water, and I'd be willing to pay good money for a good chassis - it's still going to cost $1,500 from the east coast shipped to my door, but I would be willing to pay for it.

The pics look like the unibody is compromised.
I wouldn't bother with trying to "fix" it.
Cage the car and be done with it.
If the hole bothers you, then just cover it up.
Trying to fix it and getting back the original strength of the unibody is a PITA and basically takes a certified auto body person to take care of the repairs - read: BIG BUCKS.


-Ted