Leigh
If you can find a 68/9 model it should be imported. Check the body id on
the LHstrut tower if it has a Japan address on the bottom, your chances of
sever rust are lower . These imported bodies although slightly older, rust
less.
If you prefer the newer looking round dials of the 70/72 models then check
for rust as follows.
Lower front guards, replaceable or repairable. Lower rear guards,
replacement weld on "rust" panels now available.
Check the sills, the base of the B pillar, and lower door skins.
Check closely around the join between the rear quarters and the inner guards
above the rear wheels, water can get through the back of vent in the rear C
pillar and runs down into the join. Open the rear door and check just
inside the striker plate where the panel joins the inner guard. Look
closely where the roof rain gutters join the turret (roof). Check under the
front floor mat for rusty floor caused by a leaking windscreen or heater
tap/core.
Under the spare wheel, caused by a leaking boot. Under the boot seal rubber
and where the tops of the rear guards join the boot channel. Look into the
plenum chamber and check its not clogged with leaves and that water flows
easily through through the drains from the plenum into the front inner
guards.
Dont be freaked by all this, these are 30 year old cars after all. If you
pay more you generally get what you pay for, but still check thoroughly.
You should also look for straight panels underneath, and particularly note
the join between the sill and the floor pan, excessive damage probably
indicates off road use (rallied) or using the wrong place to jack the body
up.
For preference look for a car that has an older paint job where any rust is
likely to be showing through, as fresh paint can cover a lot of grief,
although not always.
Good luck and be persistent, Good 1600's dont come up every week, but they
do come up. Who bought the '69 model in Bairnsdale about three weeks ago?
1 owner genuine 42000 miles @ $2800, a steal!
----- Original Message -----
From: "Leigh Waller" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Monday, 7 May 2001 21:34 PM
Subject: purchasing
> Hi, I am currently looking to purchase a 1600 for my first car. I was
> wondering if anyone could give me information such as where they usually
> rust, and what other problems would i have to look out for.
>
> i would be gratefull for any help.
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