Firewall rust repair
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Cargo Master
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Firewall rust repair
Looking for some feedback on properly addressing some rust I found. This is underneath the wiper cowl on the firewall. Looking into the cowl via the slots Ford stamped into it, I can see no signs of corrosion so I believe it's just the outer layer of metal. I don't see any signs of the cowl area sagging so I don't think it's escalated into a structural concern. I am hoping to simply cut out the affected areas and weld in some new metal. I will be taking the cab off and anticipate laying it on its back so I don't have to work upside down.
Has anyone addressed this sort of issue? Any feedback or suggestions on doing it right?
Thanks!
Has anyone addressed this sort of issue? Any feedback or suggestions on doing it right?
Thanks!
Tuned
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I have found that usually the rust a person sees from the outside is only about 1/3 of what is really there. So brace yourself for that possibility. I think my concern would be what is on the backside of the firewall when welding. If the cab interior/dash is gutted then no problem in that department. gary
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I have found that usually the rust a person sees from the outside is only about 1/3 of what is really there. So brace yourself for that possibility. I think my concern would be what is on the backside of the firewall when welding. If the cab interior/dash is gutted then no problem in that department. gary
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Check out the bottom of this page of Bryanmartins` build. It will give you some inspiration, or make you cringe thinking about having to do all that work.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...p-build-8.html
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...p-build-8.html
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Check out how I cut the cowl vents out and did my rust repair
Check out how I cut the cowl vents out and did my rust repair
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Cargo Master
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Check out the bottom of this page of Bryanmartins` build. It will give you some inspiration, or make you cringe thinking about having to do all that work.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...p-build-8.html
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...p-build-8.html
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Cargo Master
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https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...man-build.html
Check out how I cut the cowl vents out and did my rust repair
Check out how I cut the cowl vents out and did my rust repair
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Has anyone considered fixing the rust then replacing the open vent with a door like on the 56 or replacing the intake to a different location. would remove the cause of water/rust.Maybe even will try to add a cabin filter. Any thought on possible different vent intake option? I have do the rust repair the cab is off to media blasting now we will see how much repair i have to do
Was kind of gross with what i found in the ventilation path would not really call it fresh air
Was kind of gross with what i found in the ventilation path would not really call it fresh air
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