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Old 06-09-2021, 03:52 PM
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I was going to share an image, and express shock at the crazy rust on the trunk lid (you can see the top panel rusted away ontop of the bracing...

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In 1973 and 1974 GM used some recycled metal in the sheet metal used for body stampings, likely bought from overseas. ...
Thanks very much for sharing your insights!

This might lend to explain some of the weird rust my brother's '73 had on it - the passenger side start of the rear frame on the floor, looked like it was dipped in acid - there was no rust to be seen, but it was as though it dissolved from the inside out - even though it was in otherwise fantastic shape.

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1970 Formula 400
Carousel Red paint on Black standard interior
A no-engine, no-transmission, no-wheel option car.
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