Any 30+ year old British car is bound to have some rust. Rust
proofing in the 60's was virtually nonexistent. Look inside the front
fenders of a Tiger, they were sealed with a putty type of sealent
where the inner fender meets the outer fender. This dries out and
shrinks or falls out letting water into the rocker panels. Not the
best way to waterproof a car. Confine your search to the southern
states and away from the coast line. Finding a Tiger that spent all
its time in the southwest is your best bet, little rain and no salt.
Jeff
______________________________ Reply Separator _________________________________
Subject: Rust, etc.
Author: edbutler <edbutler@gte.net> at INTERNET
Date: 12/18/97 12:42 PM
Hello all, I have a couple questions for the obvious knowledge of the
subscribers. First, why is it that every Mark II I' ve looked at has rust? Is it
possible to find one without it?. I'm getting a bit frustrated in my search. Are
all Tigers so prone? Also, what are the best ways to determine authenticity. I'm
aware of the services offered by Norman, etc., but is it possible to TAC are car
prior to purchase? I assume this requires some type of involved visual
inspection. Sorry to deluge you with questions. Thanks,Ed (edbutler@gte.net)
|