1959 356A S/R coupe project chassis # 108625

[JTR70]

Rear cross member rust repair:
We have some rust repair to address along the backwall/rear cross member flange. The original engine shelf was cut out before the car came to me and I can only assume it didn't fare much better than this flange directly above it.
The rot is localized to the right side of this run only. With the left side intact I was thinking I might get away with just gas welding these holes closed. Began wire wheeling this area to get a better idea of just how far gone it was.
It was looking like I might get away with that approach but looking at it from the back side of this flange it was becoming clear that it was a bit too advanced. You can see in this shot that the wrap around flange of the closing wall as also rusted through.
Too much heavy scale and advanced rot down in this joint to leave behind.
The light shining from the front side here shows more breaches above and around the bumper mount flange. To fix this properly the entire cross member would have to come out.

Thanks for looking.

Justin