Floorboard Rust - Suggestions

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Jul 22, 2016 | 01:09 PM

Tylus

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Floorboard Rust - Suggestions

Bought her knowing there was rust. Finally got the carpet pulled back and cab pressure washed to remove 21yrs of "stuff". Was probably $10 in various change as well

Found this crap. Think I'm going to section 4" or 6" sections at a time to maintain general shape until the rot is replaced entirely

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Jul 22, 2016 | 01:11 PM

Diesel_Brad

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How are the cab corners?
How about the rest of the truck?

Honestly, I would not even try to "fix" the floor.
I would replace the cab

Jul 22, 2016 | 03:01 PM

Tylus

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cab corners aren't rotted badly, but there are holes

rest of truck is pretty much rust free. jack*ss who owned it never washed it out, and it's apparent he left the windows down alot

I could get another cab, but they're $500-ish with some rust around here.

Jul 22, 2016 | 03:32 PM

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Rock auto had the floors for my truck pre-bent and ready to go. It was less than I can get the materials for. You should check there first.

Jul 24, 2016 | 09:03 PM

Tylus

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thanks for that!

for under $100 I can get 2 floorboards and a cab corner. rock on

Jul 25, 2016 | 05:06 AM

arse_sidewards

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When you're done fixing the rust bed-line it and throw a rubber carpet in.

Jul 25, 2016 | 08:23 AM

Tylus

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Bed liner is planned. Not going to use anything else besides that. Intent is to hose her out and I don't want anything that can trap/wick moisture again

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Jul 25, 2016 | 05:27 PM

Diesel_Brad

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Bed liner is planned. Not going to use anything else besides that. Intent is to hose her out and I don't want anything that can trap/wick moisture again

Make sure you have drains or it is all pointless