Topic: Rust repair, can I remove the rear seat back?
I have a 2000 Buick Regal and there are some serous holes in the rear inner fenders (~2" x 10"). I would like to weld in some sheet metal to patch the wholes but the rear seat back and package tray are in the way. So I am considering cutting the seat back and package tray out. I am not running a fuel cell so I don't have to worry about that.
Some may suggest, isn't easier to install the patch from inside the inner fender? In short, no. The rear strut, mounts in the inside of the inner fender. Even with the strut removed, the strut mounting location is a cup shape so there isn't a flat surface to weld the patch to. Another plus of welding the patch to the top of the inner fender is it will give me a nice solid location to weld in the roll cage backstays.
Bottom line, can I cut out the rear seat back and package tray and still pass the tech. inspection?
Alex