This process can turn steel into
powder, can destroy the value of a classic car into Junk yard scrap in a very
short time. Being from New England, we witnessed this process many times, where
a customer would bring in a nice shiny car. But the chassis or floor was so
corroded, it would turn into powder at the touch. All vehicles have rust.
Somewhere in or on some nook or cranny there is rust, slowly turning steel into
powder.
Examples of surface rust
Example of cut and replaced rust section
There are many different stages of rust. One, is a nice patina or a slight surface rust. Some people like the look on an old car or truck. Secondly, there is the rusted steel which needs to be cut out and replaced. Done properly this keeps the value of the vehicle. Thirdly, there is outright corrosion where it is almost impossible to fix, it is beyond the point of salvation.
So, if you have a classic vehicle
spend some time, looking for rust that would diminish the value of it. Fix it
ASAP. Sometimes, a good power washing and a couple cans of Rustoleum
will fix it or bring it to a professional to power wash and address this
matter.
Rust never sleeps, it is constant
and relentless once it starts.
There are over the counter products
that are available to stop the rust process. There are different products to
use depending on the stage of rust and the location. Some automotive paint
shops carry such product or you may find them online. https://www.rustoleum.com/pages/automotive/
So, if someone is selling or
advertising a rust free vehicle, it should mean it is corrosion free.
~ Bill
Keep them rolling!
The Mighty Mini…
A couple of weeks ago, I was at a red light and a Mini Cooper pulled alongside. A red and black with aftermarket wheels equipped with a loud performance exhaust system. It brought back memories of the first Mini I encountered back in 1964 at Connecticut drag way. While walking through the pits I saw this red and white box with ‘lawn mower wheels’ on it. So, I had to investigate. The little 4-cylinder motor was put in sideways; everything was tiny. I asked the owner, “Where is the rest of your car”? He laughed and said, “This is it”! I asked, “What is it”? he said it was an Austin Mini Cooper. I said. “Good luck”! and walked away. Later I saw the race line up with the Mini and a 1953 Chevy 6 cylinder. Well, this is going to be interesting!
Mini Cooper
An American muscle car against an English ‘lawn mower’. As the lights came down on the Christmas tree, the little Mini revved up for all it’s worth. The green light came on and the Mini zoomed out to a 4-car lead. Halfway down the quarter mile, the Chevy started to catch up but at the end of the quarter mile the Mini won.
Well that day the little mini raced several cars in its class and won a 1st place trophy. While racing sports cars in 69 to 71, there were a lot of Minis dominating their class. The little Mini was something special in its day.
So here I was sitting at the intersection with the Mini Cooper revving up its motor, waiting for the green light, reminiscing about the old days. As the light turned green the Mini sped off shifting through the gears and little puffs of smoke coming off the tires. I just thought how far the ‘Mighty Mini’ has come.
If you would like to see the early Minis in a great movie watch the Italian Job with Michael Caine, it has lots of Mini car action!
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Being in the automotive business on and off over the last 60 years, I came to the realization that if a classic vehicle is kept up and maintained it does not lose its value. It increases in value. But if a classic vehicle is not maintained and properly stored it will lose some if not all its value. Detailing is very important in the maintenance of a classic. It requires not only washing and waxing; vacuuming the interior. The detailing of classic is where the profit is!
Many times, I came across a vehicle that looks good from 100 feet away but when you approach you see it has a lot of issues. These will take away from its value: chipped paint, unpolished chrome, dirty engine compartment, untidy wiring, aftermarket components not properly installed, dirty rugs, broken or missing items on the dash, unpainted items. One of the most important items left unattended is the frame or chassis with oil stain, surface rust, and over spray on paint. I see good paint jobs done on cars and over spray on the frame left unattended. All that is needed is a can of spray paint to cover up the over spray. It will go a long way in detailing a frame.
I think if you are going to put your classic up for sale you should spend some time detailing it or bring it to a detail professional and getting it done. Detroit Auto detailing is a premier detailing operation (see ad). So, all in all, if you want to get the money your classic deserves; please spend the time and a little money to detail your classic before you sell.
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