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Old Jul 11, 2018 | 09:34 PM
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these are pics of a 74 that I am looking at, does it look like surface rust or something that will be a problem ? Thanks for any info

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Old Jul 11, 2018 | 09:57 PM
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It sure doesn't look good. What's the frame look like? You need to pull the kick panels and get a better look. Much more qualified members than me will be along and offer their thoughts but I'm guessing it's pass on this one after some closer examination.
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Old Jul 11, 2018 | 10:53 PM
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There is bound to be rust on a 44 year old car............be for real!
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Old Jul 12, 2018 | 06:48 AM
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I don't see a deal breaker. What are you calling rust?
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Old Jul 12, 2018 | 09:09 AM
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Looks like rust around the edges of the doors , didn’t say it was a deal breaker and not all old cars have rust , I have a 52 year old GTO that doesn’t have any rust. Thanks for help. Lol
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What you see around the door is yellow weather stripping glue.
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What you see around the door is yellow weather stripping glue.

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need pics of the typical rust places on the car. can't make any determination with the pics provided.
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