Rust Repair

[money pit]

I have a 70 Barracuda that came from the east coast. For the most part the body does not have a lot of rust. I don't know why but they painted over the rust instead of prepping and then painting the car. Can the rust spots be repaired? Or would it be worth it to replace the fender. I know original is better, when possible. The passenger door has some rust at the bottom front edge. The frame has also been patched. Thanks

 

[1972 AAR Cuda]

If thats the only rust, I would fix it. Original is always better in my mind, but there are limits. A relatively flat spot like this should be repairable, but where there is visible rust there will be more hidden in my experience.

 

[money pit]

If thats the only rust, I would fix it. Original is always better in my mind, but there are limits. A relatively flat spot like this should be repairable, but where there is visible rust there will be more hidden in my experience.

I think your are right. a lot of the body and floors have been replaced. The frame has some patches and needs additional work. Original fenders are hard to come by. I saw a pair of AAR fiberglass fenders for sale. Do you know if the AAR had fiberglass fenders? I have an AAR clone. There's evidence it was probably raced (old roll bar mounts and it has a drive shaft loop). Thanks

 

[1972 AAR Cuda]

The AAR had a fiberglass hood, but never came with fiberglass fenders...

 

[money pit]

The AAR had a fiberglass hood, but never came with fiberglass fenders...

That's what I thought. Thanks