Ford, and probably others, totally immerse the body shell, have for years,
in addition to using non metallic body panels (aluminum and engineering
plastics) where ever possible. I know Ford of late has a goal of no metal
perforations for 150k miles.
Kenneth Waller
http://www.tinyurl.com/272u2f
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From: "Joseph McAllister" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: ANY M42 DSLR rumors (yet)?]
In the late 70s Porsche started dipping all their cars in a galvanizing
solution while still a bare metal shell. Over the next ten years, all
other manufacturers started doing the same thing, though some only dip
the bottom foot or so. It's the wheel wells and rocker panels that take
the brunt of the salt and sand, as it provides so many places for it to
accumulate, where it sits, and stays damp, year round. But some makers
just put plastic shields in the wheel wells.
Joseph McAllister
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A Porsche 911 metal shell used to sit out in front of the factory. May
still be there. They gave annual reports on it's condition. Good
marketing.
On Nov 23, 2008, at 14:30 , JC OConnell wrote:
I live in flordia, but even here cars use to rust out all
the time in the 60's and 70's. I never see ANY rust any more
in florida. Its "fixed" for all intents and purposes at
least in this climate.
JC O'Connell
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