Just purchased a 2000 4Runner Sport w/ 147K mi for $5.2K. This was the best one I've found so far in the Midwest. How bad is this rust? I was thinking I could take a pneumatic chisel/wire wheel to it, use a rust converter, some sort of paint, and then top it off with Fluid Film.
I'm worried that maybe I purchased something too far gone? What do you guys think based off the pictures? The rear frame mounts are pretty flaky but there's still some semblance of solid metal underneath.
Did I make a huge mistake? Or do you think this rust can be mitigated? I honestly think otherwise I got a great deal. Mechanically the thing is in great condition. Owned by an ASE certified mechanic.
Pictures below...
Thanks in advance
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