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Old 04-14-2011, 11:18 AM
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I Bet you cant find one rustier

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Old 04-14-2011, 11:23 AM
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Yeah that takes 1st place. How are the jack stands even supporting the weight.
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Old 04-14-2011, 11:28 AM
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You might need a new frame somewhere down the road.
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Old 04-14-2011, 11:29 AM
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Its not that bad,a little wire brushing and some POR-15 should spruce that right up!
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Old 04-14-2011, 11:33 AM
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Was that on the road or pulled out of a field?
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Old 04-14-2011, 11:37 AM
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Originally Posted by John 65
Yeah that takes 1st place. How are the jack stands even supporting the weight.
Ha, well the top side of the frame isnt rusted through... yet...

Originally Posted by my 76 ray
You might need a new frame somewhere down the road.
Good thing this car is on its way to corvette heaven

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Was that on the road or pulled out of a field?
Only the salty roads of Detroit Michigan will do this to a car. It still has its Michigan plates on it, which are suprisingly NOT rusty...
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Old 04-14-2011, 11:40 AM
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It reminds me of the Bugatti that was pulled from a lake in Switzerland.

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Old 04-14-2011, 11:48 AM
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I think the rust is the only thing holding it together.

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Old 04-14-2011, 12:34 PM
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At least the swaybar end link bushings are still good, those can be a real bear to change.
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Oh come on, that's not THAT bad. Of course, the two foot section that is completely missing in the second picture MIGHT need a little attention, but after a quick repair on that, I'd still advertise it as "frame has light surface rust" with a clear conscience.
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Oh come on, that's not THAT bad. Of course, the two foot section that is completely missing in the second picture MIGHT need a little attention, but after a quick repair on that, I'd still advertise it as "frame has light surface rust" with a clear conscience.
Luckily that two foot section is only the radiator core support not the frame.

I just realized I havent posted pics of the floors yet
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Geez Ben, that's just ugly!

What followed you this time?
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Geez Ben, that's just ugly!

What followed you this time?
you think its bad in pics, you should come see it in person. ive almost got this one stripped down. Ill be selling the good parts off of it and then cutting up the rest. With this much rust it shouldnt be a problem
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Old 04-14-2011, 03:11 PM
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My goodness, what a problem.>>!>!!>!>!>!>
In your 4th pic from the top is a can of WD-40..... is that a crude , twisted joke or somethin??? lol....
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Now that is a C3 that would be a perfect donation body for a snow bound C3 4x4 Don't kill it yet
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I am sure some of the dealers would try to pass it off as a one of a kind lightweight...
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Old 04-14-2011, 05:33 PM
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The shocks look good.
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was that thing floating somewhere in the bay? Isn't that where our masterpieces got their name? You may not know the true value of what you have there.
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