I have done a ton of work to this truck since I bought it. I now want to move on to rust repair. Wheel archs minor visible rust but after hitting with a hammer it's up there. Radiator support rotting, tailgate rotting, and I believe the rear cross sill is rotting out. I have attached a photo of what I believe to be part of the rear will or a support of some sort. Rust whole on back drivers side cargo panel above the piece I have attached a rusted photo of ( photo that is attached is passenger side but same piece) Frame rust doesn't appear to be any more than a patina on the front 70% of the vehicle, some scaling on the rear but found no weak spots. What I plan on doing

Replacing whole quarter panels on both sides as well as inner wheel arch support.

Replacing front radiator support

Replacing rear sill or whatever we see is rotting ( possible body mount brackets)

Welding patch panel into hole kn driver side of cargo floor around 4 inches by 4 inches.

Removing surface rust on frame and coating with sealant of sorts

Replace tailgate skin or with used

I am going to replace whole quarter because they are dented anyways and I see it best to just knock out the whole issue of rust.

I also may add that I am not the most experienced welder. I borrowed my friends welder and have been welding 3-4 nights a week 20 guage metal practicing, I feel pretty good, I am very mechanically inclined and have a client who used to own a body shop walking me through all the welding tips. He is old and really can't help me but is a very educated man in welding.
I need as much advice and help as I can get, thank you all in advance. My goal is to park the Mercedes and enjoy this thing a lot more.1


Fresh shampoo





Steering wheel peeling a bit





This is on rear passenger side appears to be a support or sorts ? Obviously no salvaging



Two days ago her in North Carolina

 

Hello, I see you haven't got any responses yet, you might want to try the bodywork forum, you might find the info you're looking for there. Anyway, if others post you'll be notified, I'm sorry I'm not as helpful as I wish.

 

The interior looks new

 

I give the interior a 8-10 if I soaped and scrubbed all the plastics it would go to a 9. Driver seat has two small tears in the common spot. Other than that the seats are very clean. Now onto rust