I recently changed the connector for my taillights only to discover a massive rust problem.
So the obvious question: does this look salvage-able?
Other questions: Does particular part/area have a name? Are there pre-fabricated replacements for this, or is it one those 'you have to weld your own part'?
Well that's a loaded question.... because almost anything automotive is fixable with enough time and money thrown at it.
From what I can see of your pic... if the metal is good outside of that area and the rest of the body is in good condition... I would say take it to a good autobody place you trust that does sheet metal work and ask them.
That way you'd have a professional opinion and a ballpark associated cost for repair as well.
Well that's a loaded question.... because almost anything automotive is fixable with enough time and money thrown at it.
From what I can see of your pic... if the metal is good outside of that area and the rest of the body is in good condition... I would say take it to a good autobody place you trust that does sheet metal work and ask them.
That way you'd have a professional opinion and a ballpark associated cost for repair as well.
Ahh, very smart. I will have to ask around if anyone knows of a good shop around Chicago. Forgive the dumb question - that part is not part of the unibody frame, right? It is just part of the 'body' that's welded to the frame?
Worse than that has been repaired. It's all about the $$. And time, of course.
Ask for body shop recommendations (and mechanic recommendations) at your local NAPA, and of course the usual online review sites like Yelp.
If there's a local classic car enthusiast clubof any kind (not just Cherokee!) in your area, ask them. They will probably know who does good body restoration work.
Worse than that has been repaired. It's all about the $$. And time, of course.
Ask for body shop recommendations (and mechanic recommendations) at your local NAPA, and of course the usual online review sites like Yelp.
If there's a local classic car enthusiast clubof any kind (not just Cherokee!) in your area, ask them. They will probably know who does good body restoration work.
^^ agreed... that's why I said what I did prior... AND I think this is an important note... If you care about your XJ.... don't just shop around for price (sure that's always a factor)...but... make sure you're primarily shopping for quality work.
You want this fixed as a "one and done"....not something that is done half-a$$ed and will come back to bite you later down the road where it might not be salvageable.
