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This R16 TX from 1979 belongs to Roland Bächli from Switzerland. When he bought it back in 1991 from an elderly
man it only had 78 000 kms on the meter. Now 12 years later it still has a mere 88 000 kms, so Roland has not
been using a lot, partly because it didn't pass inspection 6 years ago. Rust of course! But he has started it up
driven it around every year to prevent the mechanics to suffer from standing so long time.
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Now he has decided to finally fix up the old R16. So he started dismantling the car, not expecting to find
a lot of rust. Which he of course did...
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Here he has found some rust when he removed the front wings.
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Along the front edge of the rear wings is also a common area to find rust.
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In the engine compartment, all around the ventilation slats.
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But now it is defintely looking more difficult to fix.
This used to be the lower region of the front chassis member...
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And here is the prize winner: The outer mounting of the rear suspension on the left side!
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All I can say is: Good Luck!
Anything is possible, and I sure hope Roland will make it...
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