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Old Oct 6, 2008 | 11:20 PM
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i finally found a nice foxbody for cheap it is $1500 1991 gt.

tomorrow im going to take a look at it and test drive it but i have no knowledge of foxbodys so can someone please tell me what to look for. ans where are the places i dont want rust and where is the most common place for rust or most common problem.


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Old Oct 6, 2008 | 11:54 PM
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look on the frame rails, floor pans and trunk area for rust
Old Oct 7, 2008 | 04:47 PM
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check for misalined body gaps for accidents too.
Old Oct 7, 2008 | 05:38 PM
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thanks!! any more???? please im buying it in 1 hour
Old Oct 7, 2008 | 07:19 PM
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check all the weather striping for any signs of leaks, and the door hinge areas for rust.
Old Oct 7, 2008 | 09:46 PM
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look under the car at the seat supports and torque boxes look for any signs of severe stress and check the k member and where it bolts to the frame for rust as well




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