correction... will only rust if the coating is scraped off... RIGHT?

Correct, unless it is chemically removed (aka battery acid). I've got the origional factory brochure on the galvanizing process they used back then. E-mail if you want a copy. Very interesting stuff.

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Now there's an understatement!!!!!

I could probably help with the mirrors. They're probably the same as mine in operation (flag style) and I've had mine apart a few times.

Better get that work done by the time I get back from down south!:)

On the subject of galvanized corrosion, it doesn't need to be accident damage to have happened. Stone chips etc over the years and poor under arch cleaning can destroy any car.

Look at my website for some pics of my problems.

Also

Here

And here

Some of these are not for the faint of heart. Makes my stomach turn!

said I would add a pic of the car took one, but how do I add it to the thread?

Congrats on the purchase, so nice to see another old-style 944 owner out there - and gray too :)

Treat her like a princess, she'll treat you like a prince - but princesses are expensive. . . be warned!

http://www.pelicanparts.com/pmpre/im...4front2web.jpg

Pic of the beast......cleaned up okay!

nice car. I like the license plate blur you did... looks like the license plate is tearing ass, but it's standing still...