65 Dart Wagon Conversion to a Sedan Delivery

I The last time the sandblaster was here he started on the spare tire area and of course found some rustout under the area where the tailgate gasket was on the left side

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so fabrication time

So I started working on a patch for it a few days ago

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And fitting, trimming and adjusting as needed

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After welding in place, some minor grinding and a coat of black primer, it’s done10C6A887-63C1-4718-8967-08A44FBA2DD4.jpeg86E02DBC-FE08-4FE1-8426-C75162CE3F9C.jpeg

Can’t even tell where the old ended and the new patch begins - sometimes I even impress myself lol!