The upper section of the trunk was repaired above the mount, and the tank braces were installed.

The trunk pans were marked, drilled, punched, and carefully prepared before being installed.

All the trunk panels were aligned, welded together, and then finished.

The next step involves addressing the main floor, which is covered in numerous small patches intended to conceal various issues.

Before proceeding with any repairs, everything had to be braced for stability and support.

A notice of eviction was issued, and personal belongings were discarded on the curb (for the mouse).

Now, I have a clearer understanding of the extent of rust and can proceed with cutting out the affected areas.

The lower A-pillars had areas where the nest had trapped moisture, leading to rust formation. Small panels were crafted to fit the curves and repair the resulting holes.

The rockers were fitted, the A-pillars repaired, and then the rockers were installed.

There is an inner panel that acts as reinforcement between the panels to strengthen the lower A-pillar. Panels for both sides have been fabricated, and another panel will be added to the inner panel above the floor once the floor is installed to complete the enclosure.

The doors were repeatedly installed and removed from the car for fitting, and now they are hung and adjusted. Both doors will require some attention in the rear corners where rust was previously concealed with body filler.

The front of the wheel well caps at the rear of the rockers required repair on both sides.

Inner well pockets were fabricated for each side, along with a few smaller pieces to reconstruct the area.

Both sides required some care, but ultimately, they were restored successfully.

The rockers and patches around the edges have all been addressed, and the next step will be reuniting the body with the chassis.

All significant rust has been removed from the car!

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