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Originally Posted by manbridge 74 View Post
The amount of effort to address the rust appears staggering. Hopefully the Y shaped backbone frame is not compromised. These cars should always be stored partially submerged in oil or Fluid film.
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Originally Posted by recycled sixtie View Post
I see the amount of rust that could be an issue in the frame and you mention dodgy brakes I question the wisdom of purchasing it unless you get it super cheap. There are likely better examples around likely for more money. Not my cup of tea. No longer drooling after I saw the pics....
The frame looks fine beyond the front assembly where the control arms meet. I'm going to get a screwdriver and poke around those front control arms and see if any has penetrated. My mind is telling me to pass even if my heart says differently.

As an aside, it is a great looking example until you look underneath:

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