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i need to preface this by saying i live in pennsylvania, where we have stringent yearly vehicle inspections. also by stating that i’m 16 and i barely have time to work my job or on the explorer. but what i do have, is sheetmetal. i have a lot of sheetmetal.
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this is a 1993 ford explorer XLT, with 68127 on the odometer. runs perfect. drives perfect. mechanically sound. however the body has given way to rust… it’s a sad sight, but i will not let it die in vain.
let’s get to the pics…
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i don’t have pictures of it all but the following would have failed inspection, given the condition.
left quarter panel
left front cab corner
left front fender
both rockers from the B pillar on back
both inner rockers and backing metal
both spring hangers
both spring shackles
fuel tank straps
two body mountsso i’m fixing it.
that’s where i stand at this point. feedback is appreciated. let me say, i love ford explorers. something about them is just appealing to me.
but i hate pennsylvania.
more to come. thanks guys.
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here’s a link to my youtube video of it. i warn you, i’m not paying too much attention while filming and i do say a couple bad words. you’ve been warned, i sure hope i’m not violating any forum rules. this is just to give you a better idea of the vehicle’s condition, though its not a recent video.
Check out user name pisserschannel on youtube for awesome body work videos.
You might wan to buy some good body supplys if you want this to last.
The Bondo brand stuff is very crappy. If you put bondo in a rust hole with no metal behind it, it will crack in no time cause it’s not a water proof filler.
Now I do not know if the bondo hair (I saw you using it in your one video) is water proof cause I don’t use it but, if it is you shoud be ok.
Good luck with your project.
And remember we all love seeing pics.
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