[FONT="]Hi everyone,I figured I would reply to all of your concerns.The underside of this car an the parts you have mentioned were blistered on the very bottom or the rear end, a arms ,driveshaft and transmission cover.The area's that were affected were wire brushed with an air tool and hand brushed where I could not get safely into with my air tool.All area's were taken down to bare metal and repainted by either spray or hand painted with the appropriate color. The parts that I was able to remove I bead blasted and repainted.(drive shaft,rear axle cover,trans cover and various brkts.)Parts and areas that could be cleaned by hand with a rag and appropriate cleaner were.As you can see all the under body was clean, and cleaned by hand.The trans. cover was repainted with the original color. I can assure you at no time was there any "paint slathering" done to any part of this car.As to your concerns about the seals and other parts that may have been affected by the 23 years in storage I guess I can't respond to that.I can tell you that there are no leaks or sounds at the present time.If someone is going to buy this car to drive I would strongly suggest that they should go through it and have your concerns checked.I myself will not be putting miles on it. I was 9 when I started working at my dads garage and now am 65 and know my way around a garage. I can assure I do not have to sell this car and can afford to take it anywhere to have it worked on.One thing my years have taught me is that it's always about the journey.I only wish that all of you could experience the excitement of a true barn find as I have.Thanks for all your interest.
Walt
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