quote "more rust to cut out. where did they get such poor quality steel"
Not that early Italian steel was any better, but I've heard of "coat hanger" steel used to describe late model chassis'. And lower rear suspension arms pulling through the frame rails on a late model car.
Besides addressing the rust, I would take the time to reinforce and strengthen the entire underbody.
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