Rust holes

[JanMast]

Just bought my jeep and am horrified to see a few rust holes in the frame. Understand Guam is a hot rainy climate, so rust is inevitable.

My question is the best way to address this issue. I have a fiberglass kit that was given to me. Is this a real solution? My other urge is to buy a mig welder and cut and replace the rusty areas. Any advice or personal experience?

Thanks!

 

[mtnwhlr]

Fiberglass will not work on a frame you will need to cut out the rust and weld in new steel

 

[0822]

Fiberglass will not work on a frame you will need to cut out the rust and weld in new steel

you have to install steel to fix it correctly.

 

[alpha6]

Get the mig!! There should be someone on base that knows welding...get um to help you out/learn.

 

[JanMast]

We have a ton of guys here on the ship who can weld, so i can talk them into helping.

I didn't think that a fiberglass patch was the correct answer. Sweet, game on to buy a mig welder and learn! Thanks all.

 

[Saddle Tramp]

Try to make sure the fame is as true as possible before you start the patch job. Not sure how easy that is in Guam, but if in The States I would take it to a frame shop first and have it “gently” nudged back into shape as much as possible depending upon the condition of the frame.

 

[Tinman22]

There is also an auto hobby shop on base can't remember for sure but if so they could help you out pretty cheap.