Daily Update- the Rust Monster

Went in to examine the under body rust. Only two places it had taken hold, both of them just behind the front wheels. Each patch is about hand sized, and flaking, but not through yet. This made me happy, and after talking with my service writer, I decided to go ahead with the transmission repair. The BOOK says it's an 8 hour job, so $800, plus whatever parts cost. I'm having them do a preventative clutch job when they're inside if there's any question, and also having them replacing the missing bolts as they button it up. I'll apply some POR-15 (if that's the right stuff) anti-rust paint when I get it back (and use it on my Czech gas cans).