The most r******* rust repair you have ever seen

[zkhennings]

Warning: Do not do this, I did not realize the extent of my rust until it was too late.

Car: 2002 WRX
Miles: 330,000
Total # Engine Rebuilds: 3
Total # Engine Replacements: 3
Total # Transmission Replacements: 1
Value of car: $1500?

For the rust repair, I have only spent about $400 on materials.

It has taken about 150 hours so far.

Goal: To have a winter vehicle for going to the mountains/dirt bike tow rig that I can get 5+ more years out of. I have been working on it, modifying, and tuning it for 11 years. Mechanically in excellent shape. Just rusty. But I love my WRX. This is a love story.

Just prior to beginning all this rust repair.



Oh I will just chuck these new rear quarters on and patch the rocker panels



Start digging...











Yikes.