EM rust spots?

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EM rust spots?

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where is it common for an early to rot out? im going to go, look at a 64 vert tomorrow and want to know just where to look for rust, i looked at it once before, the was a little bondo right infront of the passenger side rear wheel well, and the drivers side frame rail right by the A pillar had a few holes, other than that i couldnt really tell, i just want to know before i get stuck with another rusty convertible I can't do anything with
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Re: EM rust spots?

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Rear lower of front fenders, front lower of 1/4 panels, front panel lower and rear panel center. Always look for sub-frame rot particularly in early models. Floors of course...lift the carpet if possible to inspect. Look at all weatherstrip channels as well.
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Re: EM rust spots?

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rear floors, drain points, antenna, right above the headlights tend to get holes and leak into the trunk
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