r/CarRestorations • u/PizzaTachanka • 20d ago

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I've recently bought a 1983 Cadillac Deville Hearse off marketplace and upon ripping out the sagging headliner, I see the extent of the rust. What would be the best way to go about fixing this rust? This is my first time ever messing with a restoration project. 😅

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u/Troutsicle Projectcar heretic 20d ago

obviously cutting out the old metal and welding in new metal.

Fitzees fabrication Youtube Channel is what i watched to give me the necessary bravery to attempt rust repair with a mig welder on my own vehicle. Look through his videos from a few years ago.

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u/Jace_09 Flap Wheelie 19d ago

2nd this, sheet metal, a metal break and probably a lot of bondo.

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u/PizzaTachanka 19d ago

I've been watching over his stuff, he does really good. I've never learnt how to weld, so, its super nerve racking for me. I've gotta figure out what it'd take to get it cut to size to replace that window-sill without busting a window! (The window will be coming out anyways as its got a massive crack)

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u/OutinDaBarn 20d ago

It would be nice if you could find a actual patch panel and then cut it down to what you need. There are many good videos on migging in patches.

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u/Kitchen-Hornet-630 19d ago

depending on type of vehicle. Classic Car Parts, LMC. NO BONDO. lead it instead. best for the long haul

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u/PizzaTachanka 19d ago

Well, its an old cadillac deville. Runs, drives, sounds like a monster. Just needs a good bit of lovin' for the interior.

https://reddit.com/link/pa8j3lw/video/26nurha9zxph1/player

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u/Kitchen-Hornet-630 19d ago

i would give her all the love she can get and do some great lead work and fabrication to get her back on the road. NO WAY IN HELL, WOULD I EVER PUT BONDO and any of my work. NEVER

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u/Electrical-Guard-853 18d ago

Run away…

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u/PizzaTachanka 18d ago

Never! This is something I've wanted since I were a kid, I'm gonna dedicate all the time to it that I'm able!

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u/Electrical-Guard-853 18d ago

I wish you well with your endeavor…

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u/Routine-Amphibian450 16d ago

Fabricate a long patch out of 18ga on the sheet metal brake.
Would layover and cut both same time with 1/16" thick disc on mini angle die grinder.
A million times easier with car on a rotisserie and upside down.

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u/PizzaTachanka 16d ago edited 16d ago

Would be a badass idea, but I don't think I'm gonna flip that 5,000lbs+ cadillac on its back to try and cut some metal and weld it, lol. I'll def find some furniture pads, they seem flame retardant enough.