Leem21 Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 Hi Guys, I have been to see a few Supra's now, in the market for a 5 speed manual NA, most of them I look at have visible rust underneath, how do you make your judgement when purchasing? And if worst comes to worst can the rust be cut out and a new panel wielded in, would the cost for this be extreme? I have also noticed a common problem is rust around window seals which on a few have bubbling paintwork is this an easy repair, it is firm to press on and doesnt break away. Just looking for a heads incase I do need to get some work done. Thanks people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 http://mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?281537-Boot-rust! Have a little look at that regarding the rust around the seals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaan W Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 If in doubt, Run! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellis Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 Where in Lincs are you mate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 You will be hard pressed to find a MKIV with no surface rust underneath, the newest you are likely to find for sale is now 15 years old. I am seeing some horrible UK spec ones these days, our climate is not kind to steel shelled vehicles. I personally have always bought road cars on the basis of body condition, never colour, options or "extras". More so with old cars. A rusting tailgate is effectively scrap, effecting a total cure will cost more than a new one. Under body rust of a panel penetrating nature would lead me elsewhere, fast. Best you are likely to find is a fresh import. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott87 Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 If you are talking about rust on the suspension arms (The cast iron ones) then this is too be expected, or do you mean rust on the actual underside of the car/sills etc. I have only recently bought my n/a supra and its a 1995 imported in 99 and done 100,000miles and it is completely rust free. So they are definitely out there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westy Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 My car is 12 now and touch wood...no sign of rust anywhere...even underneath. I'm the first UK owner though and have had it since import. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leem21 Posted December 7, 2012 Author Share Posted December 7, 2012 (edited) http://imageshack.us/a/img14/1585/img0127gg.th.jpg http://imageshack.us/a/img27/808/img0120kf.th.jpg http://imageshack.us/a/img69/7420/img0124wb.th.jpg http://imageshack.us/a/img248/333/img0122ns.th.jpg http://imageshack.us/a/img23/9914/img0137kk.th.jpg http://imageshack.us/a/img14/6730/img0141bqh.th.jpg http://imageshack.us/a/img10/3861/img0129fy.th.jpg http://imageshack.us/a/img9/4627/img0140klw.th.jpg http://imageshack.us/a/img843/3384/img0126zk.th.jpg http://imageshack.us/a/img839/3139/img0121ev.th.jpg http://imageshack.us/a/img541/9163/img0125lw.th.jpg http://imageshack.us/a/img194/7132/img0130edl.th.jpg http://imageshack.us/a/img195/9036/img0132aw.th.jpg http://imageshack.us/a/img402/7126/img0134yo.th.jpg http://imageshack.us/a/img546/1518/img0128nc.th.jpg http://imageshack.us/a/img641/4042/img0142wj.th.jpg http://imageshack.us/a/img708/8675/img0139io.th.jpg http://imageshack.us/a/img834/2859/img0143kcc.th.jpg These are some pictures of one i viewed under the car, whats your opinions if you dont mind having a look? Not sure how to get the pictures to automatically come up Edited December 7, 2012 by Leem21 (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott87 Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 http://imageshack.us/a/img14/1585/img0127gg.th.jpg http://imageshack.us/a/img27/808/img0120kf.th.jpg http://imageshack.us/a/img69/7420/img0124wb.th.jpg http://imageshack.us/a/img248/333/img0122ns.th.jpg http://imageshack.us/a/img23/9914/img0137kk.th.jpg http://imageshack.us/a/img14/6730/img0141bqh.th.jpg http://imageshack.us/a/img10/3861/img0129fy.th.jpg http://imageshack.us/a/img9/4627/img0140klw.th.jpg http://imageshack.us/a/img843/3384/img0126zk.th.jpg http://imageshack.us/a/img839/3139/img0121ev.th.jpg http://imageshack.us/a/img541/9163/img0125lw.th.jpg http://imageshack.us/a/img194/7132/img0130edl.th.jpg http://imageshack.us/a/img195/9036/img0132aw.th.jpg http://imageshack.us/a/img402/7126/img0134yo.th.jpg http://imageshack.us/a/img546/1518/img0128nc.th.jpg http://imageshack.us/a/img641/4042/img0142wj.th.jpg http://imageshack.us/a/img708/8675/img0139io.th.jpg http://imageshack.us/a/img834/2859/img0143kcc.th.jpg These are some pictures of one i viewed under the car, whats your opinions if you dont mind having a look? Not sure how to get the pictures to automatically come up Ive seen a lot worse. most of that looks cosmetic, but your gonna want to fix it and treat with suitable paint too. The worst is on heat shields, the fuel tank cover and other less importnat bits. The small brackets can all be replaced or painted too. As long as the sills, arches and key areas are rust free i'd say that looks pretty normal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leem21 Posted December 7, 2012 Author Share Posted December 7, 2012 Ive seen a lot worse. most of that looks cosmetic, but your gonna want to fix it and treat with suitable paint too. Thats good to know, I dont mind doing the work / Paying to get the body in good shape as I will be putting a lot of cash into it. I just dont want to throw cash at something if it cant be repaired if you understand where im coming from. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott87 Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 Thats good to know, I dont mind doing the work / Paying to get the body in good shape as I will be putting a lot of cash into it. I just dont want to throw cash at something if it cant be repaired if you understand where im coming from. Thanks Like i said check the structual points, sills, arches inside doors under boot carpet etc etc. But mine had similar rust on the heat shields and tank cover, but i removed shields and painted tank cover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westy Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 As above mate...picked 5 pics at random and it doesn't look too bad. Your call obviously as you have seen the car, but you have to remember that they are old cars now and will have little issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supra Gaz Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 Looks ok in the pics, as has been said it looks like surface rust, be thorough looking around all of the window seals and arches, these are brilliant cars and if looked after will serve you well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leem21 Posted December 7, 2012 Author Share Posted December 7, 2012 Thanks guys for the information, So with the underbody rust, should I sand the surface rust off then apply a fresh coat waxoyl and im good to go, few bubble spots near the rubber seals but as stated above this is due to the design holding water I will get these done professionally. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott87 Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 Yer u can wife brush them. I did with mine. Or you can remove the bits replace which is. Heap looking at the bits u would need or sand blast and paint which is not cheap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 'Wife brush', what's that then, run over the Mrs and hope driving over her removes the rust ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott87 Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 'Wife brush', what's that then, run over the Mrs and hope driving over her removes the rust ? oh dear that was a genuine mistake! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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