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Husker_1
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Tue Mar 20, 2012 11:49 pm

i could use some help on common rust areas on the chrome bumper E30, i just bagged myself a gorgeous looking '87 320i, i need to poke about it to see if she's solid. I know the usual areas, ie wing bottoms, sill etc but is there anything underneath i should be aware of? my old tech1 sport had all the floors rot away :(
Ranchero
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Wed Mar 21, 2012 12:04 am

Scuttle corners, roof - if the sunroof drains have become blocked, battery tray, rear inner and outer wings, boot wells and around the reg lights.

Who am I kidding? The whole thing is a rust magnet.
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rhubarb
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Wed Mar 21, 2012 12:40 am

poke about and look for rust after you've bought it?! 8O
Grrrmachine
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Wed Mar 21, 2012 5:21 am

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