Body Well, well well
Patrick
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What a pleasant surprise…
Body Well, well well
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Belizean
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The place that I’m worried about is behind the brace by your feet. I know there is stuff going on behind there. I figure I made it 40 years, I might just get a big sticker for that area when it comes through on the outside. At this point I’m just going to drive it like I stole it. 
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79 CJ7 304, th400 auto borgwarner 1389?? qudratrac stock rest unknown.
89 YJ 4.2L 258, AX-15 5spd, NP231, dana 30 front, dana 35 rear with posi, gears unknown
92 YJ 4.0, AX-15 5spd, np231, dana 30 front, dana 35 rear.
Depends on where you live. Around me that area rusted out and through and all around 20 years ago on most all JeepsThe place that I’m worried about is behind the brace by your feet. I know there is stuff going on behind there. I figure I made it 40 years, I might just get a big sticker for that area when it comes through on the outside. At this point I’m just going to drive it like I stole it.
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Patrick
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Lol, my uncle used to say “at 60 mph down the freeway, no one will know.”
My tub has rust holes in that area by your feet, and several other places. Diamond plate is a cure for it, so I think.
My tub has rust holes in that area by your feet, and several other places. Diamond plate is a cure for it, so I think.
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79 CJ7 304, th400 auto borgwarner 1389?? qudratrac stock rest unknown.
89 YJ 4.2L 258, AX-15 5spd, NP231, dana 30 front, dana 35 rear with posi, gears unknown
92 YJ 4.0, AX-15 5spd, np231, dana 30 front, dana 35 rear.
Mine was to far gone to be saved same with my wife's. I did a YJ tub swap and am planning on the same for her Jeep
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Patrick
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What can be used to effectively neutralize further rot, gentlemen…
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I have used Por 15 with pretty good luck.
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79 CJ7 304, th400 auto borgwarner 1389?? qudratrac stock rest unknown.
89 YJ 4.2L 258, AX-15 5spd, NP231, dana 30 front, dana 35 rear with posi, gears unknown
92 YJ 4.0, AX-15 5spd, np231, dana 30 front, dana 35 rear.
Patrick
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Depressing, but oh well.
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Did you treat the inside ?
Patrick
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I did not, Belizean. I think it’s past the point of survival. I did, however, brush to bare clean metal and immediately coated with rattle can paint. I do thank you all for your suggestions.
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