New Guy with a Roundie PICTURES ADDED

[73ChargerSE]

Hey guys,

I just bought a Roundie '02. I think it's a '71 or '72, haven't gotten a title for it yet. It appeared to be a rust free Arizona car, but I was unpleasantly surprised. The car was filled with literally THOUSANDS of cigarette packets and while cleaning out the car I found some water in the floorboards. I started to poke around, finally got the drain plug pulled on the passenger side to drain out. Since the car sat with water in it for a while, there is some rust where the floor slopes up towards on both sides and in the pedal box. The tar like sound deadener on the floor might have saved some of it, but I'm not sure. The rear shock towers look good, but there is some surface rust in the spare tire well.

My question is: Is this car still desirable how it sits? Would it be better to get rid of it? I'm more of a Mopar kid, but I picked this up for a cool project, but I'm not too keen on rust at all. What's an '02 with some rust worth if everything else is in pretty good shape?

Thanks!

Paul

[1971Ginger]

Rust=money. If its surface rust a good ol homedepot repair job is suitable for a driver, if its structural rust (poke holes through it) that's the bad stuff. I got a 71, no rust on floor boards thank god but I pulled all the tar to find out. Rust in the firewall area is pretty common. If you can weld,(or know people who do) keep it. If not it might be worthwhile to valuate .

welcome and good luck

[c.d.iesel]

photos always help with the solutions

[nbcbird]

Unfortunately the tar based insulation (used on the floorboards), traps moisture and creates a perfect environment for rust. Many restorations include removal of this material for inspection and possible treatment.

[73ChargerSE]

Here's some pictures of the car. Put a battery in it and it turns over, so I'm assuming it will run. It's kind of a shame about the rust as the car is actually pretty straight. I don't have the check book to do a resto on this car, so I might just let it go. Also, the guy who I bought it from has a 2002ti dual Solex carb set up complete with air cleaner and a perfect dash pad. What would these pieces be worth?

Thanks!

Paul

[CLIMBERNYC]

I would be interested in the ti air cleaner and linkage if available. Email me at ericwitt at Mac dot com

[malagalaga]

Oof, that's rusty underneath. What's with the diamond plate? I'm by no means an expert on metal work, so I'll let someone else decide for you if it's fixable.

Too bad. It's an interesting color (or it was) and it kind of has that look and feel of a 64,000 mile car in some places (underhood and the perfect rear towers - not even a chip in the paint!)

It looks like a 71 or earlier to me, assuming the short bumpers are correct. I can't remember if those were supposed to have the black lower molding that isn't present on your car. I know that arrived at some point.

Post up the VIN and we can approximate the build date (plus Les can add it to his database).

[Kidasters]

That's not a Ti air cleaner. Ti had dual side-drafts. That looks like the air cleaner for the 1-lung solex.

Wow - that's a lot of rust. Looks like a 71 to me.

That will not be cheap to bring back to life.

Ken

[auggiemize]

I like it. Bet that the floors are bad from leaks over many years, and that the floors are the only bad rust. Worst rubber that I have ever seen on a 2002. Spare tire well surface rust only from leaks...I'll bet the tires have a date of manufacture of about 1973, probably parked about 1979...love the original caps, and original paint (Riviera?)...Yes it'd cost a Hummer-load of money to put right...I'd give you a $400 for it. Delivered. Good luck...

[FunElan]

What's the VIN? Looks like a rare early car. Where in AZ are you also? I'm in Tucson at the UofA.

-Matt

[bluebmw]

Assuming that they are in good woking order, I'll take the fog lamps off your hands. Email me if you're interested

[eurotrash]

You'd be a hero if you would just get it rollin' as a roach or better.. Being an early car it would be admirable of you.

Although, with head rest seats and the later style connection in the pedal box, its not that early. There's diamond plate under the seat... black valve cover.. pin striping. I'm thinking it was a redo from the 80's that got a silver dollar cluster and earlier bumpers.

I'll call first dibs on the bumpers if you are going to dismantle.

Nice find!

Oh. The Ti kit should bring an easy 2-400 for quick sale, and the dash, depending on if its 1,2,or 3 piece, and TRUELY clean. 4-500 for quick sale as well.

[Psymon]

First dibs on the euro turn signals if they are in good working order.

[Guest Anonymous]

wow thats alot of rust,if you decide to part it out , i would be in for the rear bumper if the last guy doesnt come thru let me know

[auggiemize]

I think the diamond plate under the seat is the gateway to the floor of the trailer...I thought the same at first...DV