Originally Posted by 59chevy36
I wondered if I could trim around the pocket and just weld in the plate . The rest of the jam is all nice,but I have limited tools to cut the area out.
What plate? Did you buy a hinge pocket repair panel? Where is the rust out? Below the indent or above, into the weld nuts? Can't tell what exactly you are doing. If you don't have proper tools you can't do these types of repairs. Air die grinder, welder, clamps, etc.

Is this what you purchased?
http://www.classicparts.com/1955-59-Inner-Lower-Door-Post-Right/productinfo/44-562/#.WBjJPOnrs5s


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