can you buy an engine bay?

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  1. bLaH_hA

    bLaH_hA Member

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    last night when i put the car up on the ramps i notice there is tons of rust (some very bad) thru out my engine bay is there a place that i can buy an engine bay or do i find a parts car?
     
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    I have a parts car, I can cut any panels and frame you need.
    Where are you located?

    You need to post in the Parts Wanted forum.

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    Craig Selvey Indiana State Rep - MCCI

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    If your engine bay is really rusty....I would suggest finding another car/body to work with. Just depends on how bad it is.
     
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    dmhines Dixie Maverick Boy

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    Listen to Craig. Why cut up a rust-free car to fix a rusty one?
     
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    i mean the only bad spots are the front where the raidator is and the battery
     
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    Craig Selvey Indiana State Rep - MCCI

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    That would be the radiator support and a front apron.
     
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    A lot of Mavs get rust there ... the old style batteries were prone to leaking and once the paint gets eaten off, then the panel can rust away.

    I have seen some battery aprons on eBay ... they were NOS Ford parts. Tends to be a demand for them, so the price was up there.

    There are repopped battery trays available through RPS.

    Mine has a bit of damage there too... not too bad. I will likely fix mine by welding new metal in formed from sheet metal. The corner of the rad support will be a bit tricky though.
     
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