How does it get in there?
Thread Starter
|
Tuned
Joined: Sep 2001
Posts: 279
Likes: 0
From: Western PA
How does it get in there?
Since a well known rust place is the cab floor support channel that is under the seat and it rust close to the door. I decided to check mine out since I am finding more and more putty under the "restored" paint. the metal is soft when you hit it with a hammer and it was FULL OF DIRT & RUST!!! How did it get in there????? I drilled a hole in the bottom and poked a screwdriver in there to get it out.
Posting Guru
Joined: Nov 2000
Posts: 1,310
Likes: 3
From: Illinois
There are a couple places Ford should have put drain holes and didn't. The floor support that you mentined and the radiator core support. Everyone should take the time to drill at least a 1/2" hole in these locations.
My 66 came from New Mexico and is nearly rust-free. I drilled the floor supports and you wouldn't believe the amount of sand that poured out. If left in there, it would collect moisture and slowly eat away at the metal. Want to preserve as much of this truck as possible.
My 66 came from New Mexico and is nearly rust-free. I drilled the floor supports and you wouldn't believe the amount of sand that poured out. If left in there, it would collect moisture and slowly eat away at the metal. Want to preserve as much of this truck as possible.
Postmaster
Joined: Nov 2000
Posts: 2,557
Likes: 2
From: Texas
If you look closer near the center of the support, you will see the brace does not quite make contact with the sheet metal. The dirt gets in there and water and wind help push it towards the ends. When it dries, it clogs the ends near the sills and there you are.
Drill the holes and run water in there with your screwdriver or a piece of bailing wire to loosen up the crud.
Drill the holes and run water in there with your screwdriver or a piece of bailing wire to loosen up the crud.
Senior User
Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 270
Likes: 0
From: N Richland Hills, TX
Hey Truckfarmer,
Where exactly should I drill the extra drain holes? My '65 is totally rust-free and I want to keep it that way. Any other problem locations that I shoud look out for?
thanks
Where exactly should I drill the extra drain holes? My '65 is totally rust-free and I want to keep it that way. Any other problem locations that I shoud look out for?
thanks
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
phoneman91
1987 - 1996 F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks
34
May 24, 2021 07:02 PM
RA31925
1980 - 1986 Bullnose F100, F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks
4
Sep 25, 2012 08:59 AM
Dirt Boy
1948 - 1956 F1, F100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
15
Jun 14, 2005 10:03 PM
Thudpucker
Paint & Bodywork
6
Apr 16, 2002 10:57 AM
