1976 LS Rust and tim tams

[sports racer]

Car also seems to have a been an import from Europe, which I'm hoping had rust prevention?

Could be a blessing or a curse. If it's an English car they tend to have a bit of rust, depends on how well it was looked after.

Glad to hear you're keeping it. They are immensely satisfying when working, not so when something goes clunk when you're miles from home. At least they are easy to fix and simple to work on.

Cheers

Paul

[elcono]

fark. A hole about the size of a big-mac has been discovered in the footwell (pasenger side)....

Going to be a busy weekend (X20).......

[sports racer]

How do you suddenly discover a rust patch that big? Suggest you jack it up and have a good look underneath so there's no more surprises.

[roccodingo]

You need to get that wire wheel and clean ALL of the crap off the inside and underside, or better yet strip the entire car and blast or caustic dip to clean metal, then you can really see what you have...

Look up Peter Jones'thread on the race car build... he dipped the shell.