Common Rust Spots

gunzi · 15-07-2017, 05:01 PM

Hi,

I'm considering a Rallye as a weekend car and have read through the great forum buyers guide.

I'm wondering if there are any common spots to check for rust when viewing? For example boot or sills etc?

Any advice appreciated!

Cheers,

Gunzi

**welshpug** · 16-07-2017, 06:59 AM

everywhere undeeneath!

inner wings, chassis legs, floor stiffeners/wishbone mounts, sills, inner sills, especially next to the fuel tank, rear wheel arches where they meet the boot floor, plus anywhere hidden by the kit.

gunzi · 16-07-2017, 08:19 PM

Cheers weldhpug, so it's a case of get it up in the air if possible!

**Cris B** · 17-07-2017, 05:32 PM

Yes and in the engine bay under the ECU and the fusebox. Also both wheel arches (i.e. Either side) in the boot.

On the whole they are now all showing their age in some form, so there are very few that can claim no rust.

Steven_c · 30-07-2017, 04:36 PM

Whats the best way to prevent after welding done..

**shenparbitch** · 30-07-2017, 06:57 PM

They're a 25+ year old piece of steel that's lived in England... there is no such thing as a 'rust free' example.. ��

Steven_c · 31-07-2017, 12:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shenparbitch

They're a 25+ year old piece of steel that's lived in England... there is no such thing as a 'rust free' example.. ��

This is true with the harsh conditions, but I wondering if anyone is offering restorations etc,.

moult · 31-07-2017, 08:37 PM

I've just uncovered a rotten passenger side rear belt mount... broke it all away and now it's a letterbox ��

**jools** · 31-07-2017, 10:48 PM

Mattxt92 was doing a fairly extensive restoration on a damaged and rotten shell, although thanks to photobucket the thread has lost it's pics.

Doubt it would be cost effective to pay for restoration ....... yet, although if the value increases it may be worth investing.

**welshpug** · 01-08-2017, 02:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steven_c

This is true with the harsh conditions, but I wondering if anyone is offering restorations etc,.

as your location states you're in Australia, I doubt corrosion is much of a concern, just sun damage to paint and plastics!

**Cris B** · 01-08-2017, 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steven_c

Whats the best way to prevent after welding done..

Epoxy primer and then a very high quality stone chip like uPOL Raptor if it's on the underside

chrisgsxr · 09-12-2017, 11:23 PM

I know it would depend on the quality of the repair and what lengths have been gone to to treat the repaired sections for the future but on the common areas boot/inner wings/sills if done correctly should it they be good for months/years?? Or are you just biding your time until they appear again?

**Cris B** · 10-12-2017, 07:49 AM

If the rotten metal is all cut out then it should be good for years as long as the metal is suitably protected and treated for all accessible sides.

15-07-2017, 05:01 PM	#1
gunzi REGISTERED FORUM USER - NON MEMBER Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Hants Posts: 10	Common Rust Spots Hi, I'm considering a Rallye as a weekend car and have read through the great forum buyers guide. I'm wondering if there are any common spots to check for rust when viewing? For example boot or sills etc? Any advice appreciated! Cheers, Gunzi

17-07-2017, 05:32 PM	#4
Cris B 106 RALLYE REGISTER MEMBER Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: t'Internet Posts: 4,073	Yes and in the engine bay under the ECU and the fusebox. Also both wheel arches (i.e. Either side) in the boot. On the whole they are now all showing their age in some form, so there are very few that can claim no rust. __________________

31-07-2017, 10:48 PM	#9
jools 106 RALLYE REGISTER MEMBER Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Gloucestershire Posts: 2,038	Mattxt92 was doing a fairly extensive restoration on a damaged and rotten shell, although thanks to photobucket the thread has lost it's pics. Doubt it would be cost effective to pay for restoration ....... yet, although if the value increases it may be worth investing. Last edited by jools; 31-07-2017 at 11:01 PM.

10-12-2017, 07:49 AM	#13
Cris B 106 RALLYE REGISTER MEMBER Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: t'Internet Posts: 4,073	If the rotten metal is all cut out then it should be good for years as long as the metal is suitably protected and treated for all accessible sides. __________________

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16-07-2017, 06:59 AM	#2
welshpug 106 RALLYE REGISTER MEMBER Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: cwmcarn Posts: 4,918	everywhere undeeneath! inner wings, chassis legs, floor stiffeners/wishbone mounts, sills, inner sills, especially next to the fuel tank, rear wheel arches where they meet the boot floor, plus anywhere hidden by the kit.

16-07-2017, 08:19 PM	#3
gunzi REGISTERED FORUM USER - NON MEMBER Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Hants Posts: 10	Cheers weldhpug, so it's a case of get it up in the air if possible!

30-07-2017, 04:36 PM	#5
Steven_c REGISTERED FORUM USER - NON MEMBER Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Gold Coast QLD Aus Posts: 16	Whats the best way to prevent after welding done..

30-07-2017, 06:57 PM	#6
shenparbitch 106 RALLYE REGISTER MEMBER & ThunderCnut Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: wisbech Posts: 1,774	They're a 25+ year old piece of steel that's lived in England... there is no such thing as a 'rust free' example.. ��

31-07-2017, 08:37 PM	#8
moult REGISTERED FORUM USER - NON MEMBER Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: notts Posts: 16	I've just uncovered a rotten passenger side rear belt mount... broke it all away and now it's a letterbox ��

09-12-2017, 11:23 PM	#12
chrisgsxr REGISTERED FORUM USER - NON MEMBER Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 2	I know it would depend on the quality of the repair and what lengths have been gone to to treat the repaired sections for the future but on the common areas boot/inner wings/sills if done correctly should it they be good for months/years?? Or are you just biding your time until they appear again?