Rust Repair Help... Minnesota style., I think I'm ready to throw in the towel. |
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Rust Repair Help... Minnesota style., I think I'm ready to throw in the towel. |
914orRust |
May 3 2007, 11:33 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 16 Joined: 20-August 05 From: St. Paul, MN Member No.: 4,623 |
Ok. About 2 years ago, I purchased a 74 teener. Since then I've had the engine rebuilt and replaced more parts than I dare list all the while knowing that there is some serious hell hole/rocker panel rust to address. The car isn't sagging yet but I know this is an issue that must be addressed.
To make matters worse... I live in Minnesota and I have no welding skills of my own. Thus far I've contacted a couple random body shops and I've received responses ranging from "no way I'm touching that" to "you need a top off restoration". I know I can't afford a top off restoration. So, my question to the list is... do I throw in the towel and sell to someone that has welding experience? Is there a solution that does not require a full restoration? Is that option available in Minnesota? Thank you in advance for any wisdom you may have with this issue. ~Marc |
lotus_65 |
May 4 2007, 06:46 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,608 Joined: 21-March 05 From: minneapolis, mn Member No.: 3,795 Region Association: Northstar Region |
i'm looking forward to the pics.
it sounds like lots of work, and maybe not worth saving. if there's a lot of bits that are good, maybe look at one of these rollers from texas, have it shipped and put that nice engine and all the other stuff in it. you'd learn more about the car, and between learning about the car and learning to weld, i'll take the car for now and hold off on the welding edu. paul |
gaz914 |
May 4 2007, 07:07 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 67 Joined: 6-March 04 From: Sydney, Australia Member No.: 1,758 Region Association: None |
Have a go!
If it IS that bad, how can you make it worse? With all the help around here, you almost can'y go wrong (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) cheers Gaz |
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