Rust Advise

Posted By: 1970Cuda440U

Rust Advise - 03/30/10 11:30 PM

I appologize if this seem basic. This is my first car restoration and I don't have much experience in the restoration process.I picked up this '70 cuda and want to restore it. I wasn't looking for a huge project but couldn't pass up this u code for the price. When I tore out the interior I found a lot of surface rust. The car hasen't seen the road since '88 so I'm sure to find much more. What is the best way to tackle this? Wire wheel and sand paper, Media blast, rust converter, or acid dip the entire car. I'm not much of a body man, but looking to learn. Thanks in advance.

Posted By: FC7 cuda

Re: Rust Advise - 03/30/10 11:35 PM

Nice car when did you get it?

Posted By: 1970Cuda440U

Re: Rust Advise - 03/30/10 11:38 PM

Thank you, I got it about 3 weeks ago.

Posted By: kidmopar

Re: Rust Advise - 03/30/10 11:53 PM

How far do you plan on going into this restoration? Nut&bolt? Driver? TONS of variables ....... my

Posted By: buildanother

Re: Rust Advise - 03/31/10 12:05 AM

That thing looks like it was in a swamp for a little bit, yet WAY cleaner than stuff around here, I'm envious.

Posted By: Pacnorthcuda

Re: Rust Advise - 03/31/10 12:10 AM

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That thing looks like it was in a swamp for a little bit, yet WAY cleaner than stuff around here, I'm envious.

after seeing the pic of the clean body then the pic of the roof I thought---HUMIDITY!

It could be treated and done on the cheap, or painstakenly restored. Wonder what the trunk looks like.

Posted By: 1970Cuda440U

Re: Rust Advise - 03/31/10 12:13 AM

I know there are so many ways to go with the restoration. I started out wanting just a simple driver, however I feel like I am moving more towards nut and bolt, if that makes sense. I don't think I'm going to make a show car, so I guess I'm looking to make it a very clean driver.

Posted By: 1970Cuda440U

Re: Rust Advise - 03/31/10 12:25 AM

The trunk!

Posted By: ireland383

Re: Rust Advise - 03/31/10 12:26 AM

How's the underside and frame?

Posted By: DaytonaTurbo

Re: Rust Advise - 03/31/10 12:40 AM

If it's going to be a 100 point resto, then media blasting would be my choice. If it's going to be a driver or budget friendly job, then I'd wire wheel it, then hit it with some rust converter followed by some epoxy primer to seal it up.

Posted By: 1970Cuda440U

Re: Rust Advise - 03/31/10 12:47 AM

The underside and frame will need to be cleaned up and undercoated. Frames have some surface rust but they are solid. No cancer anywhere on the car that I can see exept the drivers floor pan.

Posted By: buildanother

Re: Rust Advise - 03/31/10 12:51 AM

Ya think it was converted to stick?, or did the dana get peddled?

Posted By: 1970Cuda440U

Re: Rust Advise - 03/31/10 12:56 AM

Yep, at some point the previous owner was going to put a stick in it. Horrible start at it too. I keeping the automatic tho.

Posted By: MoparSam

Re: Rust Advise - 03/31/10 01:02 AM

Any cool options on the car? Does it still have the fender tag?

moparsam

Posted By: 1970Cuda440U

Re: Rust Advise - 03/31/10 01:09 AM

I have the fender tag. I guess A/C would be the best option it has. I think I have it coded correctly.

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Posted By: RUNCHARGER

Re: Rust Advise - 03/31/10 02:49 AM

Great car! I would have someone you trust media blast it. You may have to replace the roof but that wouldn't bother me a bit. What you don't want to do is put rust convertor or some other half hearted measure on the underside of the roof, paint the car and have problems later. Now that AMD makes such good panels it's a breeze to fix problems like that. The floor panels are available as well and are easy to weld in properly.

Sheldon

Posted By: mike s

Re: Rust Advise - 03/31/10 03:00 AM

IMO unless you are starting with a cream puff go ahead and Media blast the car.It will save a ton of time and give you the best quality resto.Besides it's nicer working on bare clean metal. The car is worth the work.

Posted By: Alaskan_TA

Re: Rust Advise - 03/31/10 03:12 AM

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62467 vehicle order number - 62467th vehicle made

062467 is the VON, but the order number is from the original order form, it has nothing to do with the order the car was made in.

Posted By: 1970Cuda440U

Re: Rust Advise - 03/31/10 03:41 AM

Acid dipping worth the money? Thanks to all for the replies and advise.