Cab rust

Reply Subscribe

Thread Tools

Search this Thread

Jul 1, 2014 | 02:40 PM

#16

irhunter

Laughing Gas

Joined: May 2009

Posts: 854

Likes: 49

From: Maine

Quote:

Originally Posted by zman1995

it does have floorboard rust, a little on the drivers side, but every thing else is solid on the cab, structure wise the cab mounts seems to be in really good shape

Perfect. Weld her up.

Jul 1, 2014 | 05:18 PM

#17

zman1995

Thread Starter

Freshman User

Joined: Jun 2011

Posts: 25

Likes: 0

From: IL

I've even thought of using a stop sign haha

Jul 1, 2014 | 05:26 PM

#18

Eddiec1564

Cargo Master

Joined: Mar 2007

Posts: 2,935

Likes: 34

From: Arcadia, Fla

Quote:

Originally Posted by zman1995

I've even thought of using a stop sign haha

Never use a stop sign..... use a NO PARKING sign instead

If that's all the rust the cab has, just replace that cab corner. Also remove that foam seam sealer Ford put into that corner on both sides. It holds moisture and that causes the infamous rusty cab corner. After replacing the metal, I would repaint the whole cab floor with good paint. On my 89 cab I used bed liner paint and have no issues in 6 years with it.

Jul 1, 2014 | 05:26 PM

#19

irhunter

Laughing Gas

Joined: May 2009

Posts: 854

Likes: 49

From: Maine

I once cut up a well-busted aluminum canoe, and used it to patch my 1970 Wagoneer.

Jul 1, 2014 | 06:08 PM

#20

F350 1990

Fleet Mechanic

Joined: Feb 2007

Posts: 1,652

Likes: 79

From: Mooresville, NC

Quote:

Originally Posted by zman1995

heres the picture

Man that's doable --- pull out the plasma and slice that ugly stuff outta there.......fire up the Lincoln or Miller and pretty up that machine with some clean stuff out of the used parts yard or from any number of suppliers........

All within the art of the possible...........................

Jul 1, 2014 | 06:47 PM

#21

Diesel_Brad

Fleet Owner

Joined: May 2009

Posts: 21,437

Likes: 76

From: Gilbert, PA

Unless you have some SERIOUS sentimental value. Don't bother. You are going to have a TON of money into a $1500 truck And it will still have 250k on it

Jul 1, 2014 | 08:17 PM

#22

87-XL-Squared

Senior User

Joined: Aug 2013

Posts: 262

Likes: 1

From: Cherryville, NC

Your heart is tugging but I have to tell you this. Pull up a Craig's List for the Charlotte, NC area and search for 87-96 F150s. In this area they are very available and all rust free. If you don't see what you want right now, come back in a month or two. I have been looking once a month for three years and am amazed at the good trucks that are on there. I bought all three of my trucks from the Charlotte Craig's List. 1800, 1500, and 3400. 172K miles, 138K miles, and would you believe 71.5K miles. In the end only you can decide what to do. I'm only providing information.