“The tale of two MR2’s” part 2

"Maxima Speed" (maximaspeed) 04/22/2019 at 20:35 • Filed to: None

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Ok so I got two pics. He’s gonna post more tomorrow once he gets them out from behind the building understandably they’re rough. One looks to have some major body rust near the bottom edge. Will be updating as I find out more.

I like cars: Jim Spanfeller is one ugly motherfucker > Maxima Speed 04/22/2019 at 20:46

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Nice! Are these in Ohio? Remember, a roll cage is a suitable replacement for a rusty chassis. 

Maxima Speed > I like cars: Jim Spanfeller is one ugly motherfucker 04/22/2019 at 20:47

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Exactly , they are in West Virginia 

themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles > Maxima Speed 04/22/2019 at 20:53

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I like cars: Jim Spanfeller is one ugly motherfucker > Maxima Speed 04/22/2019 at 20:54

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Is the rusty one a WV car? Good driving roads there. I feel like since they don't salt, if there's surface rust, there's gotta be structural rust. 

Maxima Speed > themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles 04/22/2019 at 20:54

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Trust me I’m really excited about the prospect.

Maxima Speed > I like cars: Jim Spanfeller is one ugly motherfucker 04/22/2019 at 20:56

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Not sure, I’m gonna be looking at them in person  ASAP.

I like cars: Jim Spanfeller is one ugly motherfucker > Maxima Speed 04/22/2019 at 20:57

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Cool. Fingers crossed!

BlurpleToyotaDishwasher > Maxima Speed 04/22/2019 at 21:41

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That’s visible at the front of the sills, and the SW20s tend to go from the inside-out, so it’s going to be absolutely fucked around the rear of the sills where they join the arches (and the inner layers where it joins the base of the B-pillar to the inner sill are probably totally fucked up too), probably the rear inner arches themselves too.

The points to check are inside the car, behind the seats there’s some plastic panels under the rear side windows. Pop those off and there’s a piece of foam sound-deadening that tends to absorb moisture, sag to the bottom, and rot it out from the inside. Pull that out and see if it looks rust-coloured, and have a nose around to see what state things are in down in there.
Other than that, poke the inner of the rear arches, especially at the front and rear. Also, if you peel back the carpet in the boot you can see into the arches and there’s a little dip in the bottom corner which should help you see if the arches are a mess.

Also check beneath the spare wheel, and under the T-top seals.

There are pattern parts available for the sills these days, but it’ll be a shitload of work. Great project, though!

rockingthe2 > Maxima Speed 04/22/2019 at 21:44

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Keep us updated, I had MR2's for close to 10 years when I sold my last one.

Maxima Speed > BlurpleToyotaDishwasher 04/22/2019 at 21:51

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Thanks for the advice man. Every bit helps.

Nauraushaun > Maxima Speed 04/22/2019 at 23:35

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I just can’t imagine these being in reasonable condition, either inside or out. Good luck sir