Basketcase Rescue: Rusted-Out 1970 Challenger

As rust goes, this is just about the worst possible scenario: vinyl-top car sits out in the rain under trees. Top retains water, and rots out the metal beneath. Once the roof’s perforated, the water runs in and rusts out the rest. I’m just glad that someone has decided to save it—Marc has spent months tackling the rust, and has blasted the whole body just about clean. He’s primed it over in rust neutralizer and is hoping that’ll keep the cancer at bay. I’m almost inclined to think that the car would’ve been a better candidate for the dip tank, but then Marc might have gotten nothing back but a flimsy piece of Swiss cheese. Best of luck, man! Check out the Challenger’s ride page to see the whole transformation.