Rust cover up?, Car looks good, but how can I tell if rust is just covered |
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Rust cover up?, Car looks good, but how can I tell if rust is just covered |
Jon199 |
Jan 12 2019, 07:25 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 4 Joined: 8-January 19 From: Maine Member No.: 22,787 Region Association: North East States |
I am considering purchasing this project 914. I am concerned that rust may have been covered up by a rhino lining or similar spray application at the hell hole. Does anyone have any knowledge of the car or any advice as to what exactly what I should be looking for when I go inspect the car in person?
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Jan 12 2019, 11:19 AM
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Repeat Offender & Resident Subaru Antagonist Group: Members Posts: 13,509 Joined: 23-January 09 From: Temecula, CA Member No.: 9,964 Region Association: Southern California |
Run Forest, run. I have two H20 conversions and one air sucker. Guess which ones get driven? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) That so-called motor mount scares the (IMG:style_emoticons/default/stromberg.gif) out of me. Wonder how the rears look? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wacko.gif) And the 901 transmission is a dinosaur! I agree with the floor pan assessment. If those are weld rosettes I'm impressed with the Welders ability to create the Phillips "X" slot within the weld. I see a shiny black paint spot just to the right of those screws. That rust spot looks like the rear jack point flange separated which I'd expect if the battery acid was allowed to run amuck.. If any part of the exhaust, engine, etc. is closer than 5.5" to the ground, watch out. The radiator plenum looks to have large gaps in it. Weld joints don't appear to be primed and painted so expect accelerated oxidation at those area's. "Mud Dauber" welds in structural areas are frightening as well. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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