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#1
04-21-2006, 05:23 PM
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Worth fixing?
Ok so i bought a 92 black svx with more rust than should be on an svx (there should be none!) and the rear quarter is rusted, now i didn't know that that is part of the frame and it isn't a matter of simply replacing it. The rust is right where the rear quarter panel meets the top of the side skirts. Its pretty much eaten a good portion and really no structure to that part. Is there anything that could be done? I can deal with replacing the mechanical parts but if this thing is going to keep rusting on me its really not worth it in my opinion...
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04-21-2006, 05:27 PM
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Danny 1994 Silver SVX in hybernation, awaiting for the monsterous awakening (Lebanon)  1967 Mercedes-Benz 250SL Euro Specs, Hard/Softtop, White/Red. Under Complete Restoration  2013 Mercedes-Benz SL350 Euro Specs, White/Red. Mint... Another step into SL Collection.
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#3
04-21-2006, 05:31 PM
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My right rear quarter is rusting. Starts happening after body work. I've looked into cutting & replacing the bad metal but was told that it won't last. The suggestion I was told was to replace the entire quarter panel to the tune of $2500.
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04-21-2006, 05:42 PM
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Danny 1994 Silver SVX in hybernation, awaiting for the monsterous awakening (Lebanon) 1967 Mercedes-Benz 250SL Euro Specs, Hard/Softtop, White/Red. Under Complete Restoration 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL350 Euro Specs, White/Red. Mint... Another step into SL Collection.
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#5
04-21-2006, 05:49 PM
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i wish i had pics! i am in virginia now and the car is in ny. Interesting responses guys, tough decision...
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#6
04-21-2006, 05:53 PM
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Mine's probably beyond repair.
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David B. SVXipedia @ SVX-IW.COM -- SVX Information Warehouse 2.0 coming...eventually! Ebony 1992 SVX LS-L 5 spd Koni/GC Stebro 187k miles RIP (Rust In Pieces) 1993 SVX 5 spd Koni/GC Stebro Polyurethane bushings still available!
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06-29-2006, 01:51 AM
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Black color is not very obvious....you don't want to fix it is okay. People can't tell them from a far distance...  I think $2500 is alot (Is that US dollars?). I got a quote from a friend of mine that working at home (Bodyshop man more than 25yrs) ... Assuming my conditions are bad on both rear quarter panels, he could do that for me about $250!
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-SSSVX 92 LS-L TEAL since Aug '01 92 LS-L YELLOW since Mar '05
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#8
06-29-2006, 05:34 AM
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Few rusting cars are beyond repair. Someone accomplished at restorations could cut-in new sheet metal and even structural sections; it's done all the time on antique and classic cars. Quarter-panels, floor pans, front clips... think about it. Trouble is, you probably won't find such a skilled hand at the local Maaco. And he won't come cheap.
The real problem with those rusting doors is, you gotta figure the rest of the car isn't far behind. dcb
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06-29-2006, 11:15 AM
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The books say 20 hours of labour are required.
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David B. SVXipedia @ SVX-IW.COM -- SVX Information Warehouse 2.0 coming...eventually! Ebony 1992 SVX LS-L 5 spd Koni/GC Stebro 187k miles RIP (Rust In Pieces) 1993 SVX 5 spd Koni/GC Stebro Polyurethane bushings still available!
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#10
06-29-2006, 11:25 AM
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Its a tough call to be sure, good luck in your decision....I wouldnt sink 2500 into it though
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1992 Subaru SVX LS-L Ebony Mica: Custom Cold Air Intake, Smallcar Shift Kit, ECUtune Stage 1v4, Flowmaster Exhaust, UR underdrive pulley, 4.11 gears, iRotors Drilled and Slotted rotors, Axxis Brake Pads, 18" Enkei Wheels w/Pirelli Pzero Nero M+S, 20% Window Tinting, K&N Panel Filter, Rockford Fosgate Sound System w/XM Radio, Removed Intake Resonator *SOLD* 2003 Subaru WRX: 2003 Impreza WRX (Aspen White); Vishnu Stage II; IHI VF-34 Turbo; Walbro fuel pump, STi Injectors, Vishnu Up-pipe, Down-pipe and Signature 3" Cat-back; Samco Intercooler hoses; JIC Coilovers; STi A-arms; Whiteline swarbar bushings; Stoptech 13" rotors w/4-piston calipers; Braided Steel brake lines; 17" Rota Wheels with 225/45/17 Falken Azenis (R-Comp). Charlottesville, VA Represent! (voted #1 place in America to live!) http://www.subaru-svx.net/photos/user.php?Amazonparrot
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#11
07-01-2006, 01:20 AM
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Do you remember Kuoh's pearlie? He posted his rusted quarter panel pic before and after. He only got it fixed like $200? I would like to see how bad is your rust from your picture compare to his. If it's so bad, remember to put a pretty flower beside do it like kuoh. My yellow one has rust/bubble on the rear quarter panel too. Still no hole. If it gets bad, surely looks awful for a bright color. The bodyshop friend I told you is the best route I would go....I think when I get enough money, I would talk to him again.
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-SSSVX 92 LS-L TEAL since Aug '01 92 LS-L YELLOW since Mar '05
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