THE RUST HUNTER ( must see thread that shows what lurks in your Z)

[240260280z]

This cool cat down-unda literally tears a Z apart at the seams to do the best no-rust-resto I have seen.

Lots of superb pics worth saving that show the inside of nearly every part of the body!

Go through the 6 pages.

http://www.viczcar.com/forum/index.php/topic,7360.0.html

[hr369]

the area that really surprised me was the roof,drip rail area. that was thicker looking metal but was pretty rusted.

The last message was dated june 2011. Has the project been put on hold?

[e-tek]

I'd say that bloke got a really crappy example of a 240. I've has these panels off several and have never seen it that bad. I'd seriously question continuing with that restoration, but as is often the case, you've likely paid for it and done a bunch of work to it already, so it's hard to scrap it....but maybe he came to his senses....in June of 2011!

[thedarkie]

First post here, Im looking at a '71 this weekend and if someone can shed light on particularly dangerous rust areas to look out for I'd really appreciate it.

The owner says the paint was fresh several years ago, but "some rust is beginning to show up again". How do you go about checking the integrity of the bodywork under the paint anyway? Any tips?

Thanks a bunch

[240260280z]

Look in front wheel wells on the inner back side where the frame rails drop to the cockpit look

Look under the battery area

Look where the front sway bar attaches to the engine rails

Open the hatch and look at the flat area between the tail lights

Look at the front fenders down below where they meet the door.

Look between the rear wheel well and the door

[tlorber]

That was a crazy amount of work shown in that post. Sure hope I don't have that much hidden in my car.

I thought his signature line was interesting..."If you didn't build it, it's not yours". I guess, according to some, it's not yours.