Pulled my windshield out tonight to start the rust repair, was expecting the windshield channel to be completely rusted out by the vin tag, but was pleasantly surprised to find only a spot less than a dime that needs to be repaired. My dilemma is the dash between the channel and the vin plate. It has rusted through about a 2" area just below the vin tag. Was thinking of drilling out the tag and welding a piece of metal in for the repair,I'm not sure how available a complete dash shell is. And if its worth swapping one out compared to repairing it.
Maybe some of you have done either or both.

Thanks

Duane