Reply to "Rust behind the front door"

Quickitty,

Yes, those E-Bodies rust really well in the "rust belt" of America. Being a monocoque construction similar to a Pantera, they certainly have issues. I would have to say more though, as the Mopar engineering was lacking when it came to the trunk area of Cudas and Challengers. Worst engineering for trying to keep water out that you've ever seen! So when you see a rusted out trunk on one of these cars, it's because of the water coming in from rain and sitting in the trunk. Lots of rusted trunk floors in these cars -- and Panteras are lucky as they seem to be engineered a LOT better in this regard. I do not know of doors, front trunk cover, or rear engine covers that leak in water to sit on sheetmetal.

Also, you guys on the southwest USA don't have to worry about something in the rest of the country called humidity and temperature change throughout the day. This is what can be a contributing factor to rust occurring on the inside of our monocoque built cars in these humid areas of the country. With no 100% protected coverage on the inside of boxed structures in the rockers or other areas of Panteras, rust will occur from the normal humidity and temperature changes that occur day after day in those parts of the country. That's why all of my cars are rustproofed; not undercoated, but rustproofed. Just like BMW's, Mercedes, and the whole host of higher end cars that do this at the factory, I have taken their build techniques and applied it to my Cuda, and obviously to my Pantera. Doing this will preserve the interior sheetmetal of these cars for future owners to enjoy once I'm long gone -- at least that's the crazy plan I have......

Mark