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    What trouble areas should I look for?

    Moparmaniac
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    Post by Moparmaniac Fri Jul 15, 2016 1:29 pm

    I'm looking into buying an A100 van What areas do I need to check so I know whether to buy or not to buy 1.What are the most areas to check for rust other than the obvious areas?I'd appreciate any info.
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    rustyspoke66
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    Post by rustyspoke66 Sun Jul 17, 2016 11:13 am

    Same as most any other vintage truck but one that comes to mind is the front shock mounts in the top of the fender well. I have had a few vans with the need for some major repair's in this location. The upper shock bracket can be very abused from a combination of rust and the shock movement.
    dix
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    Post by dix Sun Jul 17, 2016 12:49 pm

    rust at the roof side of the rain gutters and the inside at the gutter area is a deal breaker, also look at the frame area. and 3rd is the rear leaf spring area and last is how bad the cab floor is


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