My MKIII - My Project - Need a few answers

[Grandavi]

INSIDE THE Driver side WHEEL WELL



The front fender is getting repaired rather than replaced (at least at this point it is.. we will see when its ground down what will really happen)



Both sides of the bumper had these brackets rusted... in following pics.. you will see what they attach to. The attachments are completely gone. Ordered new sets with hardware for both sides.





This is the mudflap/ground effects right behind the driverside front tire, the bubbling shows that the metal inside is rusting. Not replacing this until I decide.. body kit or stay stock.



This is the bumper mount that is rusted completely off where it attaches to the bumper. Same on both sides.



Passenger side quarter (driver side is complete, but I dont have a photo of that yet. You can also see where my gas tank is leaking. I am hoping it is just the gasket and have ordered a new one this week along with all new screws, etc. But I think I will have to drop the gas tank and have it checked over and possibly repaired as the seams look like they "may" be split on this corner. Toyota put a guard on the gas tank that is basically just a plastic beach pail.. all it does is hold dirt against the gas tank. Not designed well. Anyone know if I can remove it safely and leave it off??



The inisde of the the mudflap/ground effects behind the driverside front wheel.. you can see why its bubbling. All I am doing is sealing it to prevent further degradation for now.



This is the odd rust spot. no idea why it rusted here... but it is repaired now with a patch of metal and being sealed.

[Grandavi]

Does anybody have a suggestion for sideskirts that are bolt ons for the 88? (I could replace front and rear bumpers.. but not sure if I absolutely have to or.. if I dont.. will it look like I'm an idiot?)

Also, I have to replace the rear trim on the driver side.. (the black rubber peice that wraps around the car, not sure of a technical name for it, but its what is supposed to protect the car from other doors (yeah right).

The new one (there are 2 in the world that Toyota can find for me) is going to be original grey, but mine are black (painted I believe). Is it a hard process to paint, or should I replace the whole trim package (the wrap around door guard... whatever you call it.. lol)

[mk3teen]

nice beast u got there, did u find where the oil on the spark plug galley was coming from? where is tht dipstick sticky id like to read it, i have the same frustration with reading the level