Im converting this mk4 escort into a track day car, just want some advise on this part of the car where the fusebox sits, can i grind back the rust to good metal then cut out a piece of metal plate and silicone it in place or do i really need to weld the metal plate in place.
Dont really want to weld it as there are so many cables near

Steve

 

rivet it in and use seam sealer, it can be painted over

 

U got a cage in the car m8...shit happens on track m8 windy like to take a front impact with that area so rusted and soft

 

I would weld that mate and give the car a bit of strength you dont want that falling apart on you

 

thanks for the advice, plan to take it to a bodyshop to have it welded as im going to get the inner door sills changed aswell so may aswell have that done at the same time.

steve

 

Welded with fresh metal with the rot cut out for me.