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Sep 5, 2013 | 04:17 PM

mont974x4

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cab leaks

I know all the weather stripping needs replaced on the '58.

What do I do about the caulk or whatever is in drip rail and the seam near the top of the back of the cab? It looks like caulk, but is it? Can I dremel it out and replace it with...what?

Thanks in advance for the advice.

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Sep 5, 2013 | 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by mont974x4

You guys rock.

yes, I need advice on this as well...also in the seam under the drip rail in front...mine is starting to come out of the drip rail and seams. would like to get done before winter...

Sep 5, 2013 | 06:34 PM

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I have not used this on the drip rail but have used it multiple other places. Very easy to wotk with and very strong and durable. A freind of mine used it to install body panels without welding.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/3M-08500-All-Around-Autobody-Sealant-White-/331001565649?pt=Motors_Automotive_Tools&hash=item4d113b11d1&vxp=mtr
It is not cheap but well worth the money. Should fit your needs.

Sep 6, 2013 | 08:14 AM

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Thanks. I'll check the local supply options. I don't much.

Sep 6, 2013 | 01:38 PM

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I stopped into the local coating supply store. They had that stuff, but only in beige. I asked the body guy that works there about this problem. He said after you carefully get all the old stuff out you need to prime the seam and drip rail. Of course they only sell the primer by the quart and I only need 4-5 oz. of it.

So, I'll get some other projects lined up. Maybe paint the bottom half of the '91 so I buy a bit more but won't waste so much.

Sep 8, 2013 | 10:13 PM

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I cleaned mine with a knotted wire wheel in my angle grinder. It got all that hard, cracked white putty out in no time. Then I primed it with rustoleum rusty metal primer (with a brush) and got it in there nice and deeplike. After that I filled the seam with 3M 5200 polyurethane marine sealant. I'm quite sure it's the same stuff, but we use it on boats. I have used it for over 40 years and always prime with the rustoleum with very long lasting results. Funny, the marine sealant has always been beige in color, but in the later years it became available in black, white and mahogany.