On Fri, 18 Jul 1997, Karen Winter wrote:

> I recently test drove a nice looking Syncro from PA.
> The body was beautiful.  But when I raised the deck lid the motor
> compartment was covered with rust and corrosion.   Is this common in
> cars from the north.   I was certain I was going to purchase the Van
> until I found the rust and corrosion.  The few mechanics I spoke with
> said every nut and bolt on the underside of the van will be rusted
> solid.  Are they correct?
    Rusted yes.... Solid no! I can get apart anything with my blue
    wrench.... My 1936 Chrysler was this way, and I didn't break
    a single bolt. I even have nuts that were almost rusted off
    and I still got them to unscrew!

>
> These vans are hard to find.  I don't want to miss out a good deal.
> Someone with rust and corrosion fighting experience please give me some
> helpful information.  At this point I am afraid I will  Have to pass on
> the Van ??????
   If rust is the only problem buy it.

>
> Kenneth Winter
> 1-800-264-6757
>
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