>> Maybe not. If he uses duct tape over the rust holes and then repaints
with thick house paint and a roller he can still qualify. Seen this a few
times, along with rainbow colors and various slogans on the
sides/rear/front. <<

Possibly, unless he uses masking tape over the duct tape as a primer before
applying the house paint. That's being too cautious.  Then again, the coat
hanger muffler bracket, that would do it.

Byran