I'm waiting for the warmer weather to turn around soon too so I can do all the metal prep and painting while it's warmer out so it cures correctly.In doing rust repair of the rear Quarter Panel arches and doglegs, I learned a good lesson. Always grind off surface rust and if it cannot be ground down to bare metal without compromising the steel integrity, best to cut it out and MIG Weld a repair panel. That is what I am doing right now, just got the new quarter panels, will decide how much of each panel will be needed based on the rust I cut out. The fix will either be to replace the whole quarter panel or some portion of it using plug welds and 3M structural Adhesive. Still pondering. Waiting for reliable temperatures >50 degrees.
I am waiting to see what the condition is of the rear quarter panel when I take off the bumper. My guess is I will at least have to cut N fold it. Don't have a mig welder yet but playing on buying one soon. Speaking of which. What is the best Universal Mig welder from Harbor Freight would you guys recommend? I need something that can do fabrication on the exterior and the frame. I also have a bunch of other things planned which I will need a mig welder for,. Ie. Welding new spring perches and bigger ZJ knuckles (eventually), Body armor, and all kinds of other projects.