Odd Cab rust
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 100
Likes: 0
From: Virginia
Odd Cab rust
What would cause the cab to rust like this about the drivers door? I see no holes in the roof. There is actually pin holes now above the wind shield too under the sun visor 
I know the body sat in a field for a year or 2
I know the body sat in a field for a year or 2
Hotshot
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 14,333
Likes: 247
From: Stanley, VA
That would cause it.
When these trucks are built, all the metal is "spot" welded (AKA pinch weld). All the welding is done before any paint or primer is sprayed. Once welded together there is no way to get primer or paint in the tight joints between the metal BUT, moisture CAN and does get in to the bare metal. It starts as simple surface rust and over the 30+ years since it was built the surface rust turns into cancer and eats through the panels from the inside.
Sitting in a field compounds and speeds up the rusting. There is a lot of moisture coming out of the ground every day 24/7.
When these trucks are built, all the metal is "spot" welded (AKA pinch weld). All the welding is done before any paint or primer is sprayed. Once welded together there is no way to get primer or paint in the tight joints between the metal BUT, moisture CAN and does get in to the bare metal. It starts as simple surface rust and over the 30+ years since it was built the surface rust turns into cancer and eats through the panels from the inside.
Sitting in a field compounds and speeds up the rusting. There is a lot of moisture coming out of the ground every day 24/7.
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 100
Likes: 0
From: Virginia
Hmmmm I have a spare cab that I am about to scrap... I think maybe I will cut it off the roof and save it in case I ever want a real resto fix.. I just filled it in with seem sealer and spray bombed it for now, it actually looks good LOL
Fleet Owner
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 20,678
Likes: 82
From: NorCal
My rig was parked on the north side against the side of my garage... as the outside air warmed up, the interior of the truck did not since it was in the shade and experienced little if any interior air circulation... i literally watched the cardboard headliner slowly warp into deformity. I pulled it off one morning and saw that the entire underside of the roof was covered with huge droplets of water.
Think of a cold beverage on a warm day... condensation will form at the interface of a cold surface and warm air.
Cargo Master
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 2,339
Likes: 32
From: Lost In a Pit of Despair
That's exactly the problem I have on the passenger side... I've been having a bit of a problem trying to find a local shop who can/will do that repair I even have a replacement
Jameson
I even have a replacement Jameson
Elder User
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 633
Likes: 1
From: Grande Prairie, Alberta
The Tiger something would be Tiger Dylac (spelling?). They make a product by the name of Epo Strong. It is a filler that is made for use under powder coating. Its a lot like liquid steel but better. I used it on my frame before sending it in for powder coating.
Most powder shops won't have a clue what you are talking about but tell them to talk to their Tiger Rep. It comes from Germany and the instructions are all in German.
It works great and sticks good. It will even bend without cracking. I am going to use some on my inner fenders rather than bondo.
Most powder shops won't have a clue what you are talking about but tell them to talk to their Tiger Rep. It comes from Germany and the instructions are all in German.
It works great and sticks good. It will even bend without cracking. I am going to use some on my inner fenders rather than bondo.
Trending Topics
Lead Driver
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 8,922
Likes: 152
I think there might have been sealer on top at one time that has gone away and let water in. Either way it's the kiss of death. You can fix it but it more than likely will be right back and there is probably damage done in the pinch weldes all down the rear piller and cab corner. By the time you'd fix all that you could have put a good southern cab on, nice ones without doors can be bought all day around my area for $300-$400 so it's not worth fixing as far as I'm concerened with no guarentee it just isn't going to come right back after doing all that work.
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?
Brett Foote
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026
Brett Foote
5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time
Joe Kucinski
Ford Super Duty: 5 Things Owners LOVE, 5 Things They LOATHE!
Joe Kucinski
Every 2026 Ford Truck Engine RANKED from WORST to FIRST!
Michael S. Palmer
The Best F-150 Deal of Every Trim Level (XL through Raptor)
Joe Kucinski
Cargo Master
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 3,170
Likes: 101
From: darlington
tiger something
<TABLE border=0 cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width=605><TBODY><TR><TD vAlign=top width=220 align=middle>
</TD><TD class=black9 vAlign=top width=560>Tiger Hair®
The original long fiber, fiberglass reinforced filler. Extra high strength and waterproof. Can be used with or without fiberglass cloth or mat. Blue cream hardener included.<TABLE style="BORDER-BOTTOM: black 1px solid; BORDER-LEFT: black 1px solid; BORDER-COLLAPSE: collapse; BORDER-TOP: black 1px solid; BORDER-RIGHT: black 1px solid" id=tblProductInfo border=1 rules=all cellSpacing=0 borderColor=black cellPadding=3><TBODY><TR style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #eeeeee"><TD class=bold8 align=middle>CATALOG NO.</TD><TD class=bold8 align=middle>SIZE</TD><TD class=bold8 align=middle>UNITS/CASE</TD><TD class=bold8 align=middle>WT./CASE</TD></TR><TR><TD class=black8 align=middle>1189</TD><TD class=black8 align=middle>Quart</TD><TD class=black8 align=middle>6</TD><TD class=black8 align=middle>20 lbs.</TD></TR><TR><TD class=black8 align=middle>1190</TD><TD class=black8 align=middle>Gallon</TD><TD class=black8 align=middle>4</TD><TD class=black8 align=middle>53 lbs.</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
<TABLE style="BORDER-BOTTOM-STYLE: none; BORDER-RIGHT-STYLE: none; BORDER-COLLAPSE: collapse; BORDER-TOP-STYLE: none; HEIGHT: 20px; BORDER-LEFT-STYLE: none" id=prodLinks border=0 cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=5><TBODY><TR id=trMSDS><TD class=bold8 colSpan=3 align=middle><NOBR>MSDS <SELECT id=ddlMSDS class=black8 name=ddlMSDS> <OPTION selected value="100340 Cream Hardener.pdf">100340 Cream Hardener.pdf</OPTION> <OPTION value="101189 Tiger Hair 08-24-2011.pdf">101189 Tiger Hair 08-24-2011.pdf</OPTION></SELECT> View</NOBR></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
my gutter has about a 2 inch seam spot on drivers side and 1 inch spot on passenger,again I thought about welding it,but someone told me to try the water proof sealers.Im familiar with tiger drylac powders,not in this area though,thankyou for the input,HIO what did you do to address your roof to rain gutter issue?
</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
</TD><TD class=black9 vAlign=top width=560>Tiger Hair®The original long fiber, fiberglass reinforced filler. Extra high strength and waterproof. Can be used with or without fiberglass cloth or mat. Blue cream hardener included.
<TABLE style="BORDER-BOTTOM-STYLE: none; BORDER-RIGHT-STYLE: none; BORDER-COLLAPSE: collapse; BORDER-TOP-STYLE: none; HEIGHT: 20px; BORDER-LEFT-STYLE: none" id=prodLinks border=0 cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=5><TBODY><TR id=trMSDS><TD class=bold8 colSpan=3 align=middle><NOBR>MSDS <SELECT id=ddlMSDS class=black8 name=ddlMSDS> <OPTION selected value="100340 Cream Hardener.pdf">100340 Cream Hardener.pdf</OPTION> <OPTION value="101189 Tiger Hair 08-24-2011.pdf">101189 Tiger Hair 08-24-2011.pdf</OPTION></SELECT> View</NOBR></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
my gutter has about a 2 inch seam spot on drivers side and 1 inch spot on passenger,again I thought about welding it,but someone told me to try the water proof sealers.Im familiar with tiger drylac powders,not in this area though,thankyou for the input,HIO what did you do to address your roof to rain gutter issue?
</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
Fleet Owner
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 20,678
Likes: 82
From: NorCal
my gutter has about a 2 inch seam spot on drivers side and 1 inch spot on passenger,again I thought about welding it,but someone told me to try the water proof sealers.Im famaliar with tiger drylac powders,not it this area though,thank you for the input,HIO what did you do to address your roof to rain gutter issue?
It's my bumpside's roof rails and gutters that are corroded... I haven't done anything to them yet. It'll be a rat truck/test bed for now (to see if I can squeeze out 20 mpg out of an FE) but when the time comes I will likely replace the roof from the A-pillars up.
If your rain gutter's sealant is peeling or has gaps, dig it out and use 3M seam sealer. After application, it can be tool with your finger after it has been dipped in rubbing alcohol, lacquer thinner, or reducer. Let 'er set and it can be painted over.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
johnson.jeff.a
1948 - 1956 F1, F100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
18
Aug 2, 2014 04:47 PM
SilverTrucker
1973 - 1979 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
8
Feb 4, 2013 11:19 PM
slojet
1961 - 1966 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
5
Feb 24, 2011 09:32 AM