Rust Repair Questions Options

[bkrantz]

I have had my "new" 73 2.0 home for a week, and started into a detailed assessment. I have stripped out the interior to get a look at the floors. I found some rust holes around the seat brackets, the cross member on the passenger side, and both front corners. Looks like I will be doing some work!

First question: is it worth trying to cut in specific patches? The rust touches the inner longs in only one spot. Or do what I see most people do, drill out all the perimeter spot welds and use full floor panels?

Second question: the front corners have serious but small holes. Should I aim for minimal patches in those spots?

So far, the only other rust needing panel replacement is the right engine shelf, some holes in the upper firewall on the passenger side, and two tiny holes in the inner fender where the battery tray attached. The top of the hell hole has was looks like surface rust, but I will look at that once I have the engine out.