Edie: The Dart

Well, I didn't find a lot of the rot until I dug into it.

Then I had to make the decision: the cost of a new body vs. cost of making panels.

Pros and cons to both, my line of thinking goes like this:

For a clean car that's a couple grand right there, plus title transfer and whatever other problems that come with it.

I also know what went into it, and that every nook and cranny is free of rust, and sealed well. These car's aren't really know for their superior resistance to rot.

I know with any old car there are certain areas that are prone, and eventually I would be tearing into it anyway. Some places on this car I have been shocked at how little corrosion protection there was.

The whole reason I opted for this project was to get the bodywork experience, driving a clean car that will outlast it's previous incarnation is a byproduct. The trade off is the expense of time, rot standing in the way of fun mods, not being able to drive it sooner, and it can be a patience stretcher. But when it's done, the peace of mind should be orgasmic.

There was also a large amount of the "I might as well do it while I'm there."

Next project? I'll get the cleanest I can find, but If I have to replace a panel or two, I won't have to run to the hills if there is rot. :D