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06-01-2011, 10:09 AM
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That's some low-bid repair work right there....broke the seat, got a leak, weld it more, drill some holes!
 Seriously, we've seen much worse, but don't let it get you too down. It's all correctable.
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Mike '82 SSP (Marketing Order) '83 Colorado State Patrol #202 '83 Texas DPS '85 Florida Highway Patrol #1422 '93 Florida Highway Patrol #1187 '93 Florida Highway Patrol #1363 
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06-01-2011, 11:24 AM
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that repair is a very common one for a car that saw over 100k miles of police service. Especially if it was driven by a person of substantial stature. I have several cars with that repair done. It is normally caused by the drivier getting in and out over and over and the flex of the stud support over time.
The crack in the floor near the hump is also common do to the subframe design and flexing of the car under hard acceleration. nothing but wear and tear on the old girl. Don't let it discourage you. I own and have seen/repaired worse. 
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06-01-2011, 01:07 PM
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Bernie can help you with that question, though....he knows way more about welding than I.
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Mike '82 SSP (Marketing Order) '83 Colorado State Patrol #202 '83 Texas DPS '85 Florida Highway Patrol #1422 '93 Florida Highway Patrol #1187 '93 Florida Highway Patrol #1363
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06-02-2011, 07:30 AM
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I know all about surprises and repairing low bid so called "repair" work. Like everyone said, don't let it get you down because these cars are far from perfect and from what I have seen thise issues are repairable. I came close to just selling mine a couple times in the last couple weeks but just fix it right and you will feel better about it. Mine has been to the frame shop to straighten out the front core support and shock towers as well as replacing both inner fender aprons. I have so much money in my car by now but I am past the point of no return but it will be right and look good when it is done.
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Mike 1991 Pensacola PD (DSO 24-0349) Specs: Cop motor, cop tires, cop suspension, cop shocks and runs on regular gas
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06-02-2011, 10:12 AM
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I agree, these defects are repairable & everyone has their own idea as to how they should be repaired. They are as previously mentioned very common. I worked at a FLM dealership from 1982-96. These cracks started showing up in the early 80's. I repaired several at the dealership. That's what prompted the reinforcements. Another contributing factor along with the owners stature is how the owner gets into the car. Alot of people "fall" into the car to get in. Then they push against the seat back to straighten themselves up putting stress on the front seat bolts and of course causing the famous seat back "twist". The repair on your car is one of the better looking ones. I've seen some that looked like someone used an arc welder to do the job. I had a low mileage 91 GT once that the previous owner just kept dumping oil dry on the floor to soak up the water leaking in because of the cracks in the floor. When the car makers went to the HSLA steel is when this kind of thing really started showing up. For all the hard use these cars get in service and the abuse they get in civilian life, they hold up very well. Doug
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