MicroMachinery Posted January 9, 2012 Report Share Posted January 9, 2012 I've been looking at a 2 door, and overall the car looks pretty decent. Very straight, with rust in a few spots. Today I showed up with cash in hand, dolly in tow, and was about to make the deal, but I wanted to look the car over one more time. Glad I did. Under the front passenger fender, I shined my flashlight and saw this: You can imagine my disappointment. I hadn't seen it when I checked out the car a month ago, and had been excited about it until now. The other side has cancer as well, but not nearly as bad. My question is, what am I looking at time/resource-wise, and how much should this affect my offer? I told him it wasn't necessarily a deal-breaker, but I was seriously going to have to think about it. I mean, the car isn't even safe to be driven, as this is located right over the TC rod mount; without extensive repairs, the car is a parts car at best. IF I were to buy it, I'd basically have to find a front cut from another 510, no? I was looking forward to a turn-key 510 to drive around, but looks like it's evaded me, once again. Quote Link to comment
wayno Posted January 9, 2012 Report Share Posted January 9, 2012 That cannot be good.:( Quote Link to comment
albyneau Posted January 9, 2012 Report Share Posted January 9, 2012 With enough time, money, and patience anything can be fixed~ BUT If you found this in an easy to see spot~ how much more is there that doesn't show/you haven't seen yet? My vote~ pass it by... sorry. :( Scott Quote Link to comment
INDY510 Posted January 9, 2012 Report Share Posted January 9, 2012 . once you find rust like that... .. . it's just the first of many spots you will find .... ... unless you want to do a full rotissirie restoration,,, I would pass Here's a link to Merlin's "Bad Granny" 510 build ..... .. Tycot1 cut out the front frame rails along with most of the car.... :lol: http://the510realm.com/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=10698&start=105 ^^ click to see frame rail replacement ... (looks like a HUGE job) Quote Link to comment
INDY510 Posted January 10, 2012 Report Share Posted January 10, 2012 . and then this project: ..... http://community.ratsun.net/topic/38500-71-wagon/ Quote Link to comment
bub510 Posted January 12, 2012 Report Share Posted January 12, 2012 im in the middle of this repair myself (need to get my bottle filled and new spool of wire)but whole thing could be done in a weekend no problem. if you deside to save this little gem i have templates made up for both panels, let me know if that would be any help to you. peace, Dan Quote Link to comment
yenpit Posted February 20, 2012 Report Share Posted February 20, 2012 Really depends on what you pay for the car. I spent $550 for hauling a free car home (actually 2 cars, but the other one is 90% rusted out scrap metal!), with that same rust in the front frame extension (and plenty more!), but I'll weld it up, and drive the car as a beater! If you are looking for a restoration project, I'd pass too, but is it cheap enough to be a great parts car once you find a better car...........?? Quote Link to comment
DISLEXICDIME Posted February 20, 2012 Report Share Posted February 20, 2012 that's a pretty common rut spot i bet most dimes are rusted there they just haven't rusted through yet. Quote Link to comment
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.