Mr. Jones,
Except for the rear taillight area, you are describing the body of my
car. As a mentor once told me, "every car is worth saving". I
proceeded with the frame-off restoration of my '68 1600 and have 30+
areas where the rust was cut out and new metal welded in. In addition,
I had some isolated rust holes in the frame. I was responsible for
making 25+ patches as vendors do not have all the repair panels that
some of our cars need. I do not regret taking this approach with the
project. Fortunately, nearly all of my rust problems were isolated,
meaning there was perfect, rust-free metal 2 inches away from a hole.
It can be done. The mentor also said, "focus on one aspect of the
project at a time so as to avoid being overwhelmed by the magnitude of
the project".
Besides, you could always make it a race car...
Good luck,
Eric A. Isaacson
Fort Wayne, Indiana
1968 Datsun 1600 Sports
1978 Datsun 280Z
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
[mailto:owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Shaun
Sent: Tuesday, June 21, 2005 12:08 PM
To: roadster list
Subject: body advise
Well I started by taking my fenders off yesterday. I have dicovered
extensive rust holes in the kick panel areas. It seems like alot, spots
of rust every where,drivers floor,rear wheel wells,seat mount
holes,interior body mount holes,kick panels. Is it worth it to save
another roadster body? Also someone replaced rear tail lights with some
dumb lights and elongated the holes. Would it be sensless for me to do
all this patching or am I better off replacing the body keeping all of
the parts fenders hood trunk ect. I about cried thinking of all the
spots that need repair. A body in better condition seems to be a better
alternitive.How much will I have to pay for a body? Thanks in advance
for your advise!!!
Shaun Jones
1970 2000
Under Construction!
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