My $0.02.
First, the amount of rust is always 3x what you think it is
Secondly, why not learn to weld? It's fun, it's just easy with modern equipment. And it means you don't have to leave your car and wallet at some jerk trying to get rich on your money. Being able to weld also means you can make your own tools. "Step though, this is a threshold moment". The Toecutter in Mad Max
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