If it was stored in an unheated garage for years it could rust like that. Indiana get's cold enough to see a lot of condensation in the garage during the winter. My garage is good but my shed with concrete floor sweats like crazy. Things will get dripping wet sitting in there over the winter.
That what my engine builder said when he looked at last week.
Ray
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1970 SS Chevelle Van Nuys Built