The paint was removed from the rear valance to see how rusty it was, many holes found, so I will be replacing it with a new panel for a chrome bumper version.
Whilst Cleaning the rear valance and boot floor to expose the rust issues, I discovered some holes in the boot floor pan, so when I get around to replacing the rear valance, I will make up repair sections for the boot floor at the same time.
I cut away the lower section of the rear valance, in preparation for a new chrome bumper rear valance.
Here are the repair sections welded into place on the boot floor.
The rear lower valance is prepped and held into place with Cleco's
I then plug welded the lower valance onto the rear panel and boot floor, and also the rear chassis ends.
The new o/s/r wing was also temporarily fitted with clamps to ensure the rear valance is fitted in the right position.