Quick 30 min Sunday afternoon project...

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Old August 19th, 2018, 01:50 PM
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Quick 30 min Sunday afternoon project...

So a couple weeks ago when I was on the hunt for my build sheet (still looking, btw) I pulled the back seat cushion to see if it was there, and I noticed some rust buildup on the driver side seat springs, so I added it to my "to do" list.

Today I got the chance to address the issue. I used a wire brush to knock off the heavy scale, then used.a rotary wire brush in my drill...cleaned up pretty good in my opinion. I was going to prime and paint the entire spring set, but I think I'll leave it as is. Do you all think I'll be ok?

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Old August 19th, 2018, 03:08 PM
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Meh well it's out I would squirt it, but don't feel bad if you don't no one will see it anyways...now you know the MAWs....they creep into every aspect of owning these cars, making even the smallest projects twice as long or expensive. MAWs = might as well
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Old August 19th, 2018, 03:16 PM
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Lol...speaking of MAWs, figured since the back seat was out, may as well do some housekeeping .







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Old August 19th, 2018, 05:32 PM
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Of course, the real question is, where is that water coming from? Side window weatherstrip? Pinchweld rust?
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Old August 19th, 2018, 05:46 PM
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I can see this turning into a frame off restoration. Get ready.
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After the source (if any) is identified and fixed, POR-15 or Eastwood Rust Encapsulator is your friend...........at least in my world.......
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Old October 1st, 2018, 11:45 AM
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Originally Posted by 72455
but I think I'll leave it as is. Do you all think I'll be ok?
Yes. Those springs and such lasted 46 years, and I'm sure they'll last another 46. They would have even if you hadn't cleaned them off, but now you've lost the patina!

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