Look at these pics tell me is this a rust bucket ??

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Old Oct 14, 2009 | 01:52 PM
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Look at these pics tell me is this a rust bucket ??

I know they are small I am waiting to see if they will send larger resolution pics.... starting to make me worried,,, though by these please tell me what you think thanks http://www.mylittlesprout.com/oldspics

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Old Oct 14, 2009 | 02:08 PM
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Old Oct 14, 2009 | 02:15 PM
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try again iis permissions , keep in mind they are small I waiting on larger ....
Old Oct 14, 2009 | 04:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Nilsson
Link appears to be broken.
The link worked for me, but the pics are really tiny. I'll post them for you to take a look at. Can't change their sizes. So, what are we lookin at here hoss? From the tiny pics the rust issues appear to be surface only. Can't really tell much else. How's the rest of the exterior on the car? Did you check the trunk floor and floorboards under the carpeting to see how they look? PS: I can only load 20 images here, so I deleted the ones of the upholstery and the 2 closeups of the mufflers.




Old Oct 14, 2009 | 04:21 PM
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How many different areas are you going to make the same post in???
Old Oct 14, 2009 | 04:39 PM
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From what I can see that appears to be not much of anything. You want to see real rust come to Ohio.
Old Oct 14, 2009 | 05:09 PM
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Doesn't look that bad!!! That's showroom in the Norteast!
Old Oct 14, 2009 | 06:38 PM
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What ent72olds said X2 for a northeast car thats been driven not babied it's not bad at all.
Now if that's a Arizona or Southwest car they pulled it out of a northeast state first or a pond!
At least it doesn't seem to have undercoating slathered all over it so you can't see much of anything. I agree with the others on checking the trunk, floors, cowl and the usual areas. Just my $.02.

What's the asking price?
Old Oct 16, 2009 | 08:06 AM
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Granted the images are small so am probably losing detail, but by WI standards that looks to be a clean car. Easily cleaned up an made pretty again.
Old Oct 16, 2009 | 08:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Nilsson
From what I can see that appears to be not much of anything. You want to see real rust come to Ohio.
Yeah! What he said!!
Old Oct 16, 2009 | 09:41 AM
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Seems normal, frames and heavier steel suspension parts often will have lots of surface rust whereas body sheet metal can still be very good. The usual places to check are wheel wells, fender bottoms rocker panels etc. The visible sheet metal looks pretty good.
Old Oct 16, 2009 | 04:11 PM
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If you can't stick your hand through it, it's not so bad. At least that is the Northeast philosophy.
So....What is your concern? Did you just buy it?
Old Oct 16, 2009 | 04:42 PM
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If it is a hole big enough to throw a cat through it is serious. If you have to puree the cat to pour it through it is repairable.
Old Oct 16, 2009 | 05:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Nilsson
If it is a hole big enough to throw a cat through it is serious. If you have to puree the cat to pour it through it is repairable.
I was looking for a good test for rust holes - thanks!

Here kitty, kitty, kitty...
Old Oct 19, 2009 | 01:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Lady72nRob71
I was looking for a good test for rust holes - thanks!

Here kitty, kitty, kitty...


Cute!

Ralph
Old Oct 29, 2009 | 08:10 AM
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well got the car and needless to say it was definetly not what the listing on Ebay read, go figure.........The car needs a floor patch or one rail under divers seat and right side of trunk pan was somehow forgot to be welded. A few other panels that still need work, good looking car, but really just a car with a good paintjob, rear spoiler, w30 hood , and new top, thats it...........story here is BUYER BEWARE !!
Question to replace the floor or sections of the floor can it be done without damaging or the paintjob on the car now . Also the motor is stock 350 rocket it stumbles when the secondarys open up on the carb, I am thinking on what upgrades or is it really worth upgrading a 350 rocket ?? Thanks
Old Oct 29, 2009 | 05:02 PM
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That why the we call it evilbay. Most of my purchases are okay but was spooked to buy a car. Glad I waited and bought one local.

Good luck!
Old Oct 30, 2009 | 05:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Lady72nRob71
I was looking for a good test for rust holes - thanks!

Here kitty, kitty, kitty...
Finally, someone defines the undefinable. Rob, Can I borrow your blender.

I promise to have it back so you can have Daiquiris by Sunday.
Old Oct 30, 2009 | 10:39 AM
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Originally Posted by German442

Cute!
Ralph
She was before the puree...

Originally Posted by Jamesbo
Finally, someone defines the undefinable. Rob, Can I borrow your blender.
I promise to have it back so you can have Daiquiris by Sunday.
Go ahead and keep it a little while and make some drinks. It gives a very unique taste to pina coladas now... Kinda like 'kibbles 'n' sh*t'...

Old Oct 31, 2009 | 09:44 AM
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whats the best mod for the 350 rocket or am I wasting my time ??
Old Oct 31, 2009 | 01:55 PM
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Originally Posted by davepnola
whats the best mod for the 350 rocket or am I wasting my time ??
If originality is not an issue drop a 455 in it and let it rip.
Old Nov 5, 2009 | 03:55 PM
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That thing is a peach! Take a look at what I am working on, This post car is from Ohio and I bought it on Evil Bay...IMG_0090.jpg
Old Nov 6, 2009 | 06:20 PM
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Originally Posted by therobski
That thing is a peach! Take a look at what I am working on, This post car is from Ohio and I bought it on Evil Bay...

What are you complaining about? That cement floor looks solid!
Old Nov 6, 2009 | 06:43 PM
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That's funny, all though is good back support rough at times-it's fun, when I PO'ed I walk away and drink some wine.
Old Nov 17, 2009 | 11:10 AM
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Looks pretty solid.You should see the cars in NH
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