Your thoughts on this hellhole?, Fix immediately, or drive this summer and fix later? |
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Your thoughts on this hellhole?, Fix immediately, or drive this summer and fix later? |
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Mar 15 2018, 11:47 PM
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Michael in Seattle Group: Members Posts: 373 Joined: 7-October 17 From: Seattle, WA Member No.: 21,495 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Last week Rich/914werke spotted the first evidence of significant rust on this car, in the usual area under the battery tray. I know further exploration is needed, but I'm interested in your guesses whether it's something I should deal with immediately, or wait until next winter.
Related question: Does replacing the passenger side long, etc. usually mean wrecking the interior and paint? Passenger door closes, but droops a little when not latched. |
98101 |
Mar 30 2018, 06:18 PM
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Michael in Seattle Group: Members Posts: 373 Joined: 7-October 17 From: Seattle, WA Member No.: 21,495 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
There is some rust in the rear trunk, and some holes below the trunk release mechanism. Since my car has the rear reflector instead of a trunk release button, and the pull-cable release mechanism isn't 100% reliable, possibly someone made those holes to get the damn trunk open, and water leaked in to cause the rust?
Also noticed the rear trunk section was a orange, instead of yellow (my car's original color), suggesting repair to rear end damage. While I'd like to fix that trunk rust eventually, I'm guessing it should be lower on the list than the potential structural issues on the passenger side. But let me know your opinions please. |
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