> Kind of hard to imagine a car that looks stunning and original with a
> frame that's shot to the point that it won't pass inspection.  Sounds
> like it was likely repainted.  I'd carefully evaluate the rest of the
> car before I started trying to restore the rusted front frame.  For
> example, it's quite possible someone gave it a quick paint job,
> possibly hiding a lot of other problem areas that will surface soon.