Author Topic: I have rot in my tail  (Read 1285 times)

Offline Steve

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I have rot in my tail
« on: August 08, 2004 - 04:29:25 PM »
You've got to love the seam sealer that was used in these cars! Over the years, it cracks and traps water.

In my case, there was a little bit of rot poking through the tail panel at the lower corners of the license plate area. I figured I cut things apart so that I can do a proper repair. I'm glad I did. As you can see, the rot is more extensive than I thought it would be. No problems. I'll weld in all new metal and you won't be able to tell there was rot in the area.



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Re: I have rot in my tail
« Reply #1 on: August 08, 2004 - 04:30:56 PM »
This is all the rot you could see from the outside

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Re: I have rot in my tail
« Reply #2 on: August 08, 2004 - 07:18:49 PM »
You never really know how bad it is until you get in there.  We had the same problem with our tail end.  After seeing your work though, Steve...I know it will all be in next weeks update and looking awesome!  Looking forward to seeing it!
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