Thanks to all for the quick and thorough responses. I think I know what to
look for - taking my ball peen hammer to tap on the frame - I'll let you know
how it comes out.
----- Original Message -----
From: Fubog1@aol.com
To: S.Janzen@comcast.net ; fot@autox.team.net
Sent: Wednesday, February 07, 2007 11:39 AM
Subject: Re: [Fot] What to look for (rust) in buying a TR4?
In a message dated 2/7/2007 10:15:12 AM Eastern Standard Time,
S.Janzen@comcast.net writes:
sorry to bomb the list with a non-racing thread, but I'm going to inspect
a
1961 TR4, supposedly very pristine, unrestored body, with well maintained
mechanicals that I hope to buy and use weekend fun. Where are the
typical
spots to look for rust on the body/frame?
Major rust problems should be obvious after you crawl around underneath it
but here are just a few simple things to check.
All fender bolt-on flanges, especially rears.
Lower fender sections
Around front & rear lights (underneath)
Bottom & sides of chassis & outriggers, mostly in rear of frame X.
Floors & kick panels (you'll have to pull up the carpet if it has any)
Outer sills
Inner sills inside cockpit & underneath. (You have to remove the closing
panels inside the front wheel wells to check the front section of inner sill,
very prone to rust in there from drainage from top).
Steering rack mounts.
Lower inner a-arm mounts for corrosion or crash damage.
Angle brace & chassis behind spring tower for crash damage.
Chassis jacking points
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