Just bought this used 99 from a dealer and i was told its rust free. Apart from this there is barely any rust on the vehicle. can this be fixed
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This is the frame part above the gas tank. Any input will be appreciated.

 

Just to clarify, the rust is on the frame?

 

Yes its the frame rail next to the gas tank.

 

That's not rust! hahahaha


You've got it good, that's a pretty easy fix. Hack it out and weld in new.

 

do they sell that frame panel or just use some thicket sheet metal? any idea how much a body shop may charge?

Thanks

 

It will be regular sheet metal. I doubt a shop would charge all that much to replace that section but shop around anyway.

 

Thanks will have it checked out.

 

Pull the carpet.

 

+1

It'd be unusual if that were the only rust spot, but not impossible.

 

Poke your rockers, too. Rust can hide behind paint good enough that you can push your finger right through it.

This is how I felt when that happened on my XJ. Still trying to figure out how I'm gonna fix it.

 

Never heard it put so well, exactly this with me as well. Still working on mine...

 

I can actually see and feel the un-rusted pan above through the holes. The whole jeep undercarriage except this is rust free.

 

Planning a trip to this place:
http://www.autorust.com/store/
Bought this jeep from a dealer in KY and had it delivered in NY as it was supposed to be absolutely rust free

 

Another angle:

 

I don't see anything on their site for XJs. If you have the fab skills, you can fix it. A body shop should be able to do it too. Look up body shops local to your area. Don't go to a Maaco, you can find some good talent in local business.