Thanks for the reply.
I started with this:
And after cutting back to good metal I was left with this:
Used a nibbler attached to my drill. First time getting into something like this( yeah I know it probably looks like 💩)
The part of the remaining wheel well that attaches to the body still...
I’m about to get into the same issue, have read several posts and think I have a plan. Did you complete this repair?
What gauge sheet metal did you use?
Where did you find replacement seatbelt mount plates for this or did you just buy generic from auto parts store?
Any help would be appreciated
Thanks crew- super helpful and convinced me to tow it to a specialist shop. I keep asking the guy in town if they have worked on these before and I just don’t get the feeling that they really know the ins and out of this vehicle. There is a guy in Dallas who I’ve reached out to and will follow...
After 287k miles, sadly, I have to replace the entire engine in my 96. I’ts not a job I can do so I have a local shop doing the replacement(1fze rebuild).
I’m interested what y’all would take care of while the engine is out? I hope to get another 287k miles out of this truck. It’s my daily...