ml> cut out the area and then weld/braze in a new piece... then grind and   
   ml> smooth   
   ml> the seam... finally, proper priming and painting ;)   
      
   I have never welded before and currently don't have any tools for doing   
   welding.  Not sure how difficult it would be or if there is a "weekend   
   mechanic" toolkit for doing this type of repair.  I'm not sure where to get   
   the proper metal for the replacement piece.  It is no more than 3" by 4" where   
   you can see the rust bubble effect under the paint - just on the one side.   
      
   ml> i guess this depends on what you really want... i'm rather spoiled from   
   ml> watching the TV shows where they go and swipe someone's old vehicle (with   
   ml> help from a family insider) and a week later they present a completely   
   ml> rebuilt vehicle... there were, at one time, three of them on the air...   
   ml> these days, chip foose's Overhaulin' is all i can find...   
      
   I want the exact same show all the time.  Overhaulin' is a great show.. I   
   wouldn't mind if they paid me a visit..   
      
   - Mark   
      
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