You guys are zeroing in on something I had not mentioned. A previous owner
has "replaced" the rocker panels. I should say "placed new sheet metal over
the rust". That's why I was so vague in my original discription, I have no
idea how bad things really are. I do know it still seems very ridgid. I
have no problem rocking it on one wheel and a jack. However, I know what
winters can do to a car here in central Indiana. Thanks to all for your
input. I am glad to see that two years is a reasonable time frame. That is
about what the Blakely took, but thought it was way too long.
Bill
----- Original Message -----
From: <CANISDOG@aol.com>
To: <ellis838@concentric.net>; <alpines@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, January 25, 2001 8:12 AM
Subject: Re: Rebuilding methodology (fwd)
> > The only way I can see out of this is to strip it to the bones, and go
> > from one end to the other, fixing/replacing as I go.
> >
>
> I think you have the right idea. It's not only a lot of work, but a lot
of
> ca$h. If you have the space, time and money, they are a worth while
project.
> Just don't get in a hurry. Accept a two year time frame and get started!
> Paul
> Colorado
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