Thackdaddy's 71 Duster

Now that the weather is nice again I'm back to work on the car. You can see by the firewall that I have chosen a color for the car.



I found a area of rust on the frame so I cut the rot out and have the patch tack welded in, I'll finish after I have had more time to practice with the welder. I bought a Hobart 140.




I also have to patch two small area's in the windshield channel where debris collected and caused a little rust.



There were some dings and creases on the roof so I am learning the hammer and dolly. I was nervous about that but I have gone reeeal slow and it is working out nicely.



Last, always a surprise when you start stripping and poking. Advise please, do I need to replace or can I work this out?