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Originally Posted by donquixote99
Hmmm...my wife had an English Ford with an aluminium body way back when, before we were married. I saw it in the late 70's and it was old then. Looked good--none of the rust you expected in those days, and no particular signs of body weakness.
Can't say if was lightweight. I had the idea that corrosion control was the big benefit.
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So long as the paint is good, it should be alright. But, that's true of steel too. I saw an old motorcycle once that had aluminum fenders. No major dents, but they were also very thick.
Aluminum doesn't turn brown when it corrodes either. It puts off a white powdery substance and the surface roughens. In extreme cases it exfoilates, the grains separate and pieces flake away.