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Nov 21, 2011 | 08:15 AM

#166

Jigger2020

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Oh ya, I guess you dont drive it during the winter??

Nov 21, 2011 | 08:52 AM

#167

Grubbworm

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From: Acworth, GA

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Originally Posted by GIGGER

Oh ya, I guess you dont drive it during the winter??

Oh yeah, I drive it every chance I get. When my wife allows it, she says it costs too much for gas.

Nov 22, 2011 | 05:22 AM

#168

Jigger2020

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Dave, good for you man

Nov 23, 2011 | 01:39 PM

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dohc_chump

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Originally Posted by GIGGER

Nice to see but I wonder why guys let'um go like that...........

A lot of 'em are farm trucks, cheap transportation, or they've given up trying to keep 'em nice. The stuff they use up here for the roads during the winter is HORRIBLE. My buddy had a rust free crew cab from Oregon and after one Midwest winter, it started popping rust left and right. My '81 was the same, rust free from New Mexico, and the previous owner drove it for one winter here and it started popping some here and there. It's a constant battle up here, gotta keep 'em washed during the winter to keep the cancer at bay.

Nov 23, 2011 | 03:30 PM

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Jigger2020

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I agree with all what you said Anthony, It just upsets me to see them like that, I know its a constant battle to TRY & keep the rust off, Gerry

Nov 23, 2011 | 04:36 PM

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Fordzilla80

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Rust is a problem everywhere. My F100 was a South Californian for about 8 years, and then a Floridian for the rest of it's life. However, my cab is absolutely horrible, with about 8 different significant rust holes, all due to a leaking windshield causing the vinyl floor insulation to get wet and retain moisture. But it could be worse, my bedsides and front fenders are 100% rust free.

Nov 23, 2011 | 04:48 PM

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Jigger2020

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I use undercoating like Rust Check or Krown every fall to oil the whole vehicle, its cheaper than bodywork but there is always some rust that appears unless I park them for the winter.........

Nov 24, 2011 | 03:54 AM

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