Doesn't sound promising to mod them then? I know there is some rust around the flanges on mine, but until I get the car into the shop, I'm not certain how bad of shape they are actually in. May be easier just to patch the ones on the car.

Thanks for the info.
Jason

An '06 3500 QC 4x4 Laramie CTD with a 6.7 named "Frankentruck", an '80 W200 CC 440/435 yard truck, a Dakota, a Hemi Ram, and a bunch of projects....still working on resurrecting my '74 Charger after a 25 year hiatus for a "quick paint job"! Now a '78 D150 shortbox factory 440 to keep me occupied.