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ZUKIWORLD Discussion Forum => Technical Discussion - Beginner / Repair => Topic started by: Phaedruswax on May 09, 2011, 02:48:37 AM

Title: Newb Seeking Tips
Post by: Phaedruswax on May 09, 2011, 02:48:37 AM

I'm restoring an 86 samurai that has been sitting in the desert the last 10-15 years. I was wondering if there were any places I should look specifically for rust. Also, what are some of the other things I should check?

Title: Re: Newb Seeking Tips
Post by: dcass72 on May 19, 2011, 05:26:18 AM

The most common rust places I know of are around the wiper arms and in the wheel wells.

Title: Re: Newb Seeking Tips
Post by: Capt on May 19, 2011, 06:42:26 AM

If it's been abandoned that long,
Find out Why?
Check for major structural damage, Bent... frame, Spring mounts, axles,etc.

Also, Carefully, see who moved in!!!
On a rusty iron rescue mission with a buddy of mine,
half way back to his place, a Bull Snake came crawling out of the head liner!!!
I though that something came apart in the steering when I was following in the "Chase Car"!!

CAPT

Title: Re: Newb Seeking Tips
Post by: wildgoody on May 19, 2011, 08:12:36 AM

LOL, I had a rabbit come flopping out of the hood of an old Caddy
I popped the hood on looking for good junked cars to sell

Title: Re: Newb Seeking Tips
Post by: Phaedruswax on May 19, 2011, 07:21:23 PM

My parents have actually been the only owners. The transmission went out while the vehicle was loaned to a family friend, and it has been in his yard since.