Re: New guy in town

["MO ( Steve Mick)" <micher@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Welcome aboard Brian  Yes there are common areas our 64  Mopars rust . The 
cowl to the left of the steering colume and fresh air inlet grille is shaped 
so that dirt and debris are trapped there. It stays wet  ie. a rust prone 
environment.  There is a weep hole on the left under the fender but is not 
very effective. Rusts under the dash in that location and rusts  thru the 
firewall.  Pinholes are just a little hint of more rot you can't see. Also 
the drain flaps area on the right side of firewall  and the right side 
behind the right fender,  Most likely too is floorboard rust where the 
carpet has stayed wet. . Front and back.  Trunk floor under the mat can be 
rusty if the trunk seal has leaked.  Outside it is common to find rust at 
the lower rear part of both front fenders ( back of the wheelwell)  Both 
right and left  rocker panels . And around  both rear wheel openings.  These 
are the most common IMO  I am curious to see what they did with the foam in 
the cowl area?? Good Luck with it......................MO

{Steve Mick}
http://stevemick.shutterfly.com/pictures#Part%202
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From: "Brian Seeley" <im4amc_scouts2@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, January 07, 2011 9:25 PM
Subject: New guy in town


> Hi everyone. I just signed up wanted to say hello and also get a little 
> info. I don't currently own a Mopar, but have in the past and currently 
> own a few AMCs. I'm looking at picking up a 64 Polara 4 door in a trade 
> deal that would basically get me the car for almost free. I haven't seen 
> the car in person yet, but it appears to be in pretty good shape overall 
> going by the pictures I've received. Replacing the original Poly 318 is a 
> later model 318 that apparently isn't running great right now. I'm hoping 
> it would be an easy fix, but if not, I have an even later model rebuilt 
> 318 sitting in the garage I could install (late 80s roller cam motor). As 
> much as I'd love a 2 door, I don't mind the looks of the four door models 
> (without the post it kind of looks like a long 2 door) and would like to 
> turn this car into a family cruiser.
>
> Here's my question. From the pics, the body looks really good, but the 
> owner says someone sprayed spray foam in the cowl. I'm thinking that the 
> cowl might be rusty and was wondering if this is common, unusual, etc. I 
> don't know 62 to 65 Mopars that well, so I don't know where the "trouble 
> spots" might be. Are there any particular places on these cars to look for 
> rusty?
>
> Thanks in advance!
>
> Brian
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