Hey gang,
I'm considering adding a new Challenger R/T alongside my SRT8 Maggie. This will be a summer car, but used in all summer weather (rainy days, etcetera). The rest of my summer cars don't even get wet, heh heh.
Anyways, here in the Chicago area I am seeing more and more of the earlier Challengers showing rust through ahead of the rear wheels......like ventilated quarter panel rust through, not just surface.
I remember some time ago that Dodge was repairing these under the rust warranty but am wondering if they changed the construction method to reduce the rustout tendency. Memory says it was often a result of a spray foam sound deadener that had been applied during assembly.
So, my question is twofold: 1. Did Dodge change the construction method and or, 2. Has it been determined this is a salt belt issue only or is it happening to all Challengers regardless of where operated (like water entrance and retention).
Thanks in advance for any input.
Rob
I'm considering adding a new Challenger R/T alongside my SRT8 Maggie. This will be a summer car, but used in all summer weather (rainy days, etcetera). The rest of my summer cars don't even get wet, heh heh.
Anyways, here in the Chicago area I am seeing more and more of the earlier Challengers showing rust through ahead of the rear wheels......like ventilated quarter panel rust through, not just surface.
I remember some time ago that Dodge was repairing these under the rust warranty but am wondering if they changed the construction method to reduce the rustout tendency. Memory says it was often a result of a spray foam sound deadener that had been applied during assembly.
So, my question is twofold: 1. Did Dodge change the construction method and or, 2. Has it been determined this is a salt belt issue only or is it happening to all Challengers regardless of where operated (like water entrance and retention).
Thanks in advance for any input.
Rob