The deal-killer area is under the cowl vent screen section in front of the windshield. Leaves and debris get in there and is supposed to go out to the sides then down just inside of the fenders.
Unfortunately it doesn't, and leads to rust through in an area very difficult to get to with a welder.


1952 5-window - return to "as built" condition | 1950 3100 with a 235 and a T-5 transmission