Did get my patches in, I put in three. I used an SP-100 Lincoln. So easy, migs are great very very minimal warpage & the material was end welded so I won't have to build up the fiberglass filler like on an overlap patch. Plus,
all of the patch with get undercoated on the inside. Should last a long time, I think I went far enough past the cancer on the cut outs.
I really don't know why they rust here because Dodge did a great job of designing the inner fenders. Also there are places, if you open the hood, to hose out any accumulated dirt, mud, salt, from the front & top rear. I'm going to keep mine oiled up once I get it all done too.
Not very good for the fuel milage w/ holes in the body I would think! Keepin' my CTD clean.
Dave