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gfrewin |
Mar 10 2021, 08:33 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 23 Joined: 2-May 18 From: Burlington, Ontario Member No.: 22,091 Region Association: Canada |
So looking for peoples thoughts... I have a 72 and it’s in decent shape. Interior is good, engine, transmission are professionally rebuilt and perfect.
I know the hell hole is good, the body is decent (I’ve had it to bare metal front to behind the doors). Here’s what I know: The door jambs are rusted out, I’ve found a couple crunchy spots on the floor, longs seem solid but have been patched, rear trunk corners are crunchy. I have no idea of the condition of what’s underneath as I haven’t removed body panels. I drive it 2-3 thousand miles each year and I have no intention of entering it in concourse competitions. I’m still learning how to weld but I’m a decent novice. To the people that have worked on these cars a ton, is it worth taking off the road for a few years and putting it on a rotisserie or should I just patch as needed over the winters? Any advice would be helpful, Thanks! |
bbrock |
Mar 12 2021, 08:49 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,269 Joined: 17-February 17 From: Montana Member No.: 20,845 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Thanks for the pics! That helps a lot. Based on those, I'd lean toward restore because once you complete rust and possible structural issues, you will be half way there already. Whether you go through and refurbish every single part is up to you though. You can get the job done a lot quicker if it is just rust repair, paint, and bolt it back together, but it can be psychologically hard to bolt scruffy parts onto a fresh tub.
I agree that passenger long needs attention, plus jambs, rear trunk section, and possibly floor. All doable and not horribly expensive if you DIY. |
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