RE: How much rust till it's a parts car?

[Gary Wilson <MOPAR413@xxxxxxx>]

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Most likely it is worth restoring.

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> Douglas Sutherland wrote:
> >
> > Where do you draw the line -- when does a car go from restorable to just
> > a
> > parts car?
> >
> > I've been approached by someone who is selling a '64 with rust in the
> > cowl
> > and around the back window.   The front floor pans, the hood and trunk
> > are
> > also rusted.  However, it is a numbers matching, all original car with a
> >
> > 426.
> >
> > I know rust is expensive to repair, but is this car worth restoring?
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Doug
>
> Probably worth it as long as it's a 64 or 65 and NOT a C body.The hood
> and deck lid are bolt ons,so no problem there.Cowl is a little more
> involved but I have a complete rust-free section from a 65 which is the
> same as a 64.Floor pans are no big deal(a couple of vendors stock them)
> as long as the rust didn't go up the hump or,especially,into the
> rockers.
>
> I call it a parts car when the rockers are compromised.AFAIC,the key to
> getting your money back out of the car is QUALITY resto work.NO
> cheap,half-assed lap joints! Butt-welded repairs only.
>
>
>   Dave Walters
>   Denver, Co.
>
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