Whether it came from the bone-dry desert or the heart of the Rust Belt, corrosion is the bane of every piece of vintage metal. Even if it’s not immediately visible in the quarter-panels or rockers, there’s a good chance water found its way to the crevices deep inside the body, in the toeboard panels at the front of the floor, in the plenum area in the cowl, and, very likely, beneath the trunk mat, turning the floor into sheetmetal Swiss cheese.
Sure, there are exceptions to the rule, and we’ve all been amazed to discover rot-free steel, but if you or your preferred resto shop is planning a thorough reconditioning of your favorite
