Reply to "Rust behind the front door"

Those repairs may actually a bit more complicated than the surface metal rusting. While my surface damage looked similar, there could be more damage to the subframe below that area. If you own a MIG, are a decent welder and loaded with confidence, you can tackle it rather easily;it is an intimidating process to dig as deep as it may take.

I worked with Kirk Evans, last year, repairing mine. It was a wonderful education as he taught me how to reconstruct the area with ~20 gauge sheet metal. We did it all from flat sheet. I would not have ventured here on my own. For me, it was another one of those experiences that after one demonstrates the technique you realize, Hey, I can do that. Here are a few pics of reconstruction. Unfortunately, I lack photos of the final pics. Yet, the following pics may show what you are in for underneath and help you understand one approach should you choose to tackle it.