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Old Apr 22, 2015 | 09:10 PM
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I am considering purchasing a 78 Pace Car. It is a 1 owner car with all documentation. It was used as a dd and needs paint. I did see rust on the A pillar. Here is a photo. It is the same on both sides. Am I courting disaster? Price is good, but I am not looking to turn this into a $40k restoration. Any help is appreciated.
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Yes there is some rust there but what grabs my eye is the body filler that has peeled off that was put there to cover it up. This would instantly send me on a Rust Search for the rest of the Car.
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Old Apr 22, 2015 | 10:55 PM
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Run! Do not walk! You don't have to buy a car with that much rust. There are much better cars available.
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