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  July 15, 2009 7:17 a.m. BrettM Reader

  What kind of poll is this? Who likes fixing rust? That is like saying I just love getting cancer, it makes my chemo visits so much more meaningful. Anyway, just had to ask. Brett

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  July 15, 2009 7:37 a.m. Tim Baxter Online Editor

  I think Per likes fixing rust. He's funny that way.

  I can see where it would be satisfying, but I'm not a fan.

  By the way, anyone can submit poll questions to me. Just send 'em my way. I can't promise we'll use them but they'll definitely be considered, and there is a pretty high likelihood we'll use them.

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  July 15, 2009 8:15 a.m. BrettM Reader

  I have always hated rust and would never consider restoring a heavily rusted car. The problem with rust is that it cannot be fixed. It must be removed, cut out and replaced with new metal.

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  July 15, 2009 9:46 a.m. aeronca65t HalfDork

  No.

  Because Rust Never Sleeps

  And I do........

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  July 15, 2009 9:48 a.m. rconlon Reader

  Like it? No!

  I do know people with the welding skills who can. The cost is 99 percent labor if you have the tools and skill. So they get some high end rusty fixer-uppers and can make them as good or better than new. I have watched a Shelby Mustang being pieced together from two wrecks for and by the owner. This while a Fiat Zagato Abarth 750 is having a new floor remade.

  Cheers Ron

  Cheers Ron

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  July 15, 2009 2:21 p.m. Per Schroeder Technical Editor/Advertising Director

  Yea, I enjoy it. for some reason.

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  July 15, 2009 3:36 p.m. André Rousseau Reader

  Welding can be a soulful experience.

  Specially when you discover your on fire.

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  July 15, 2009 5:06 p.m. ddavidv UltraDork

  Maybe a better question would be would you consider buying a rusty car?

  I've BTDT so many times (hey, I was into Fiats for 25 years!) I refuse to ever go down that path again. It is simply FAR more economical to just buy a solid car/shell that may not be quite what you want, or have it transported in from a dry state. $1200 shipping may seem like a lot, but if it saves you $2500 at the body shop it's an excellent investment. Welding is an acquired skill, one that I have yet to acquire in a fashion worthy of car restoration. I can weld broken crap back together, but I'd not trust myself putting in a floorpan.

  I bought the nicest Mini shell I could find. It just happened to have a running car attached to it. It still has plenty of things to do to it to be a 'project car' without having to spend thousands on new panels.

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  July 16, 2009 3:43 a.m. Travis_K HalfDork

  I hate rust. I wish i had the equipment and skill to fix it, but currently i have no desire to buy a rusty car. IMO the worst is rust in the window frames on a car you cant buy new glass for. Unless i was just planning to resell it, i wouldnt even take a car for free that had bad rust around the windows.

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  July 16, 2009 8:29 a.m. NOHOME New Reader

  There must be some charm to it becasue I seem addicted.

  The current project has been a major experience in the art and uped my tool arsenal to over 100k if I include the shop I built to house the madness.

  Welding separates the men from the boys in this crazy car hobby!

  http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2203663

  Have a look and tell me if there is a cure for this!?

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  July 20, 2009 4:31 p.m. klharper New Reader

  I have no real issue with rust repair. It does require the correct tools and it does take some skill, But the satisfaction of bending the metal correctly and rewelding is very rewarding. It is a bit more art work than simply unbolting and rebolting parts.

  KLH

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  July 20, 2009 5:22 p.m. ronbros New Reader

  YES!! repairing rust properly can be an artform, i think its the masocist in me that wants to do something other people dont want to do!

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  July 21, 2009 8:42 a.m. foxtrapper SuperDork

  I hate repair it. Mostly because I'm not good at it.
  

  I wish I would have taken those body shop classes in high school or such, for my body work very much looks like bubba work.

  I'm much happier with a wrench and some flowing blood.

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  Aug. 2, 2009 6:27 a.m. Tim Suddard Publisher

  I love fixing rust. I like designing and building panels and I like welding more than most other things.

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  Aug. 3, 2009 3:19 p.m. ronbros New Reader

  went for week to Oshkosh WI. for the air show,incredebly BIIIIGG show, anyway welding forums and hands on workshops, havint welded in 5yrs(retired no shop), picked up torch and laid a bead better than instructor. nuff said.

  seen my 1st upclose military DRONE, they bigger than they look!! a badass piece of hardware

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