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larryq
I have a 1996 Dodge Neon that is rust free, and I live near the coast, so plenty of fog here. I've never garaged it, always parked outside at night. There are plenty of mid 90s cars in the same condition as mine, rust free, and even 1980s models.
However, how many 1966 Mustangs were rust-free in 1986? I'm sure there were some, garaged and babied, but I'm talking about the aggregate here-- I doubt many mid 60s vehicles didn't have rust problems by the mid 80s, those that were still around and not junked because of mechanical issues. And I'm sure mid 1950s vehicles were even worse in terms of metallurgy than the '66 Mustangs. (How many 1956 Bel Aires were still on the road in 1976 I wonder, that hadn't had serious resto work?)
Does anyone know what specific improvements were made that led to where we are today, and when they were made, I'm curious to know?
However, how many 1966 Mustangs were rust-free in 1986? I'm sure there were some, garaged and babied, but I'm talking about the aggregate here-- I doubt many mid 60s vehicles didn't have rust problems by the mid 80s, those that were still around and not junked because of mechanical issues. And I'm sure mid 1950s vehicles were even worse in terms of metallurgy than the '66 Mustangs. (How many 1956 Bel Aires were still on the road in 1976 I wonder, that hadn't had serious resto work?)
Does anyone know what specific improvements were made that led to where we are today, and when they were made, I'm curious to know?