brycarp Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 Here's my problem area: I'm finishing up a reasonable rust fix on my '98 CR-V in the equivalent spot. For that I found a car being parted out and they let me saw a hunk out of the car. I was able to get the stamped sheet metal pieces I needed to do a good patch job. On this car, I'd like to do the same, without worrying about cosmetic perfection - I just want to stop the rust progression, fill the gap, and have the bumper cover attachment point back. My first question is - What range of years of Impreza Wagon would have matching sheet metal there? (There are several layers involved, including the wheelwell.) I'm confident that 93-96 will match my 95, but I'm wondering about 97-2000 (maybe 2001?) I know that the roll-out cargo cover on a 97 is not the same as 95 and 96, so there was an interior redesign in the rear for 97. My next question is - any suggestions where I can get the "hunk of a rust-free car" I need? For the CR-V I was able to do the cutting myself, but if I don't find a local donor car I might need to look at more options. Maybe someone here would be willing to "saw and sell." I lucked out with my CR-V - the donor car was already pretty well stripped, had no rust in the subject area, and was sitting behind a shed in a very rural compound. He only wanted $20. Here's the CR-V target area near to when the outer patch was applied: The patch cut from the donor car: An inner view without the patches in place: An exterior view after the above patch was bonded with a couple screws and JB-Weld: And the inner patch screwed in place but not yet bonded with the JB-Weld (much bigger area since I had dug out to get at the rust): Thanks for any help! Bry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmdew Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 93-99 will work. I have some cut out, but you will be able to fine them at the you pull and pay. Larry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brycarp Posted February 27, 2012 Author Share Posted February 27, 2012 I need to find out whether my local favorite U-Pull-It will let me bring in a generator to run my skilsaw-with-abrasive-blade and my Sawzall with the demo blade. zzz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricearu Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 3 words my friend. Battery Powered Sawzall... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bheinen74 Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 most pick n pull here have signs stating only removal of bolted on parts is allowed, NO cutting off of parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 The yards here allow us to cut off sections. I do it all the time. GD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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