is it plastic or steel? id patch it with some glass if it cant be welded esp since its gonna be hidden once the car is assembled

 

Its steel. i wanted to do a proper job on it, but might have to patch it if i cant find a replacement

 

if you do a good job patching it then you wont be able to tell anything has been done to it, and if it doesnt look to pretty, who cares? its gonna be hidden anyway

 

I searched through 5 sites and had no luck at all finding a patch for it.

 

make a patch

 

I might have to. It's not flat which is the problem, i'll have to match the curve - want to use as little filler as possible.

 

the best way to make a patch is to cut out all the rusted metal (as little as possible, but get rid of the rust)

then take some cardboard paper and form it over the hole, trace it then cut it out and use that as a template for your metal peice

it will take a little effort, but it can be done and shouldnt look to bad, and it will be all covered, so you wont really have to use any filler

 

Yes make a metal patch for it fiberglass will come loose over time and youll be stuck doing it again.

 

I had to do this on my 70. I am out of town, but will send a fewpics of what I did when I get home. Either late tonight or some time tomorrow.

 

Thanks it will be helpful.