Where Should i check for rust
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Where Should i check for rust
I am getting my 78 in one week its all scheduled to pick it up and pay for it. It has been sitting for a couple of years in a barn south of Baltimore, Since it was in a Barn im hoping this rust wotn be a problem But you always gota be on the safe side.
I was just wondering what are some trouble rust spots to check on once i get this. Where on the frame and where ever else to check.
Also i seen on Trucks this magnetic thing you stick onto your frame that does somethign electronic to stop and prevent rust i forget the name but does anyone ever heard of it and knows if it works?
I was just wondering what are some trouble rust spots to check on once i get this. Where on the frame and where ever else to check.
Also i seen on Trucks this magnetic thing you stick onto your frame that does somethign electronic to stop and prevent rust i forget the name but does anyone ever heard of it and knows if it works?
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I'm new to the Vette world, but from what I have picked up on this site the places to check for rust is in front of the rear wheels, and the windshield frame down to the hindge pillers ending at the #2 body mounts.
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Originally Posted by sly vette
I'm new to the Vette world, but from what I have picked up on this site the places to check for rust is in front of the rear wheels, and the windshield frame down to the hindge pillers ending at the #2 body mounts.
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St. Jude Donor '10-'12, '25
My 76' didn't have any rust damage (thanks to the original owners great care in California), but I did find a lot of surface rust in the crevices of the rear seat mounts and body mount #4. Also on the metal supports above the steering column and the dash board. As mentioned before, rust damage of the frame is the most critical! Do you plan on removing the body?
Good luck!
Good luck!
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pull the kick panels 2 screws. look at body mt under there(#2) you'll be able to see post of birdcage where the rockers meet the riisers.then look underneath behind the rocker moldings.look at the condition of the bird cage's rockers.. these rot out..then check the kick ups (where the horzintal frame goes up at the rear wheels.also while under there tap on frame from frt to back..my old frame had soft spots under drivers side door
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The body mounts can be deceptive. Mine all looked rusty but sound until I pulled the mounts apart. The rubber mounts were hiding 2 rusted out mounts.
Try to get the car up in the air and look underneath at the rocker panels. They are above the frame under the doors. Another item that commonly rusts out is the radiator support.
If the car has been in a barn for a while there may have been critters dining on the seats, carpet and wiring. Bring a battery with you and hook it up to see if the car catches fire.
Rick B.
Try to get the car up in the air and look underneath at the rocker panels. They are above the frame under the doors. Another item that commonly rusts out is the radiator support.
If the car has been in a barn for a while there may have been critters dining on the seats, carpet and wiring. Bring a battery with you and hook it up to see if the car catches fire.
Rick B.
