Gary,
Not sure where you live, but moving to Modesto Ca. could solve most of the
rust problems.
Dana
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
> [mailto:owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Gary Boone
> Sent: Thursday, September 04, 2003 11:52 AM
> To: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
> Subject: Hood rust
>
>
> Hey gang,
> I've had recurring problems with rust popping through on the
> leading edge of my hood. After grinding out the rust bubbles
> in one area, I found that the rust is originating between the
> hood sheetmetal and the reinforcing plate that's welded on
> the underside near the corner of the scoop. It's heavy scale
> rust with lots of metal loss. I suppose the factory didn't
> take adequate precautions to prevent this problem. There are
> also other bubles popping up on the leading edge remote from
> the reinforcing plate. Anyway, I found a NOS hood and am
> wondering if there is anything I can do to prevent the
> problem, prior to having the new hood painted. TIA,
> Gary Boone
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