'66 Nova rust problems-maybe - Lateral-g Forums

T Bell · #1 02-15-2007, 12:09 PM

What are the rust prone areas? I'm going to look at one tomorrow.

I'm stoked already but don't want to overlook rust spots on this car.

**Sales@Dutchboys** · #2 02-15-2007, 12:36 PM

Behind rear wheel, wheel wells, floor pans, trunk

TravisB · #3 02-15-2007, 12:51 PM

a pillars pay attention to where the chrome lays around the windshield, behind rear wheel opening in quarter

T Bell · #4 02-15-2007, 01:29 PM

pretty much the same areas as my A-bodies, then huh? The guy is wanting around $3000. 350 with a glide, 12 bolt posi with 4.11 gears. He says he's taken it to the track before and bested a 13.6 in the qtr. I'm already thinking the floorpans will need replacing. But parts are readily available and cheap for Chevys. Unlike Oldsmobiles. Pics sure to come tomorrow.

**Sales@Dutchboys** · #5 02-15-2007, 01:31 PM

Man that a pretty good deal. Gonna pro-tour it out???

HRBS · #6 02-15-2007, 01:39 PM

Rear window channel where the rear glass lay in. Also at the bottom in the same area where the channel meets the package tray and quarter.

T Bell · #7 02-15-2007, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by chevy2boy333

Man that a pretty good deal. Gonna pro-tour it out???

of course. I think a running vehicle will do me good. I haven't seen it but I am prepared for the worst. Anybody want a '68 Cutlass?

novanutcase · #8 02-15-2007, 07:44 PM

This was the condition mine was in when I got it:

A-Pillar Rot

Bottom rear corner of door

Bottom front next to tulip panel

Rear window channel

Front Windshield Channel

So start there and check her good! Sounds like a good deal though!

John

T Bell · #9 02-15-2007, 08:58 PM

yeah, I just finished reading your 16 build-book on this page. definitely inspiring. I am so excited about this car. It was one of those deals where the car was across the street where I work and I just called the shop up and asked them "what's up with the 66 Nova at your shop". Long story short I'm going tomorrow with camera in hand to see if the guy really wants the car.

And I'm not superstitious or any thing but: I saw a '66 Mustang today, when I got in from work the temp in the house was 66 degrees, and I'm sure I've thought about this car at least 66 times before I got home.

novanutcase · #10 02-15-2007, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by T Bell

yeah, I just finished reading your 16 build-book on this page. definitely inspiring. I am so excited about this car. It was one of those deals where the car was across the street where I work and I just called the shop up and asked them "what's up with the 66 Nova at your shop". Long story short I'm going tomorrow with camera in hand to see if the guy really wants the car.

And I'm not superstitious or any thing but: I saw a '66 Mustang today, when I got in from work the temp in the house was 66 degrees, and I'm sure I've thought about this car at least 66 times before I got home.

Figured I'd throw one more in by saying look at the post count you had when you posted. It read "323". If you add the first and last numbers they add up to 6. The 2 means twice! "66"!