Is my rig save-able?!?
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I know it seems as though I only post when I need a question answered. It's not that way at all. I just have limited experience, so I can't contribute as much as I'd like. I read faithfully every single night to learn from you guys though. I do have another question for you fellas, of course.
I've posted a few times concerning a 1982 f100 flareside I have. I really love this truck. I'd be happy with this truck forever if I could get it in prime shape. I have some spots on the truck that are rusted through on the truck. I don't mind spending a good few bones on it if I know the rust would not come back. I have some spots on the bed rails, in the door jambs up by the drip rails, and in the passenger side floor pan(heater core). Should I dump the money, or will these be constant problems? One body man wanted to cut the top off a donor truck and weld on mine. I think I would just find another truck before I did all that. Is there an expert out there that can help? I'd be really grateful. THANKS FOR READING ALL OF THIS!
Calvin
I've posted a few times concerning a 1982 f100 flareside I have. I really love this truck. I'd be happy with this truck forever if I could get it in prime shape. I have some spots on the truck that are rusted through on the truck. I don't mind spending a good few bones on it if I know the rust would not come back. I have some spots on the bed rails, in the door jambs up by the drip rails, and in the passenger side floor pan(heater core). Should I dump the money, or will these be constant problems? One body man wanted to cut the top off a donor truck and weld on mine. I think I would just find another truck before I did all that. Is there an expert out there that can help? I'd be really grateful. THANKS FOR READING ALL OF THIS!
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Calvin, that is what the board is for, to help others in need if we didn't ask questions along the way we wouldn't know either!!! as for saving your rig there is a body shop board here that can probably help more but if you cut out the rust and replace the panels anything can be saved as to whether it will come back it depends on whether or not you correct what caused it in the first place the floor with a heater core is fixable keep the water from running on it and you have cured the problem. I don't remember if it was you but is this the truck with rust around the drip rail? if so this could be a tough one to fix the cure is fairly easy use a good urethane caulk in the drip edge but you have to fix the rust first I would suggest that you post this on the body shop board looking for A1fendermender he can give you some really good advise. John
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Check that the firewall is not rotting out around the clutch and brake pedal areas. That is a big problem and difficult fix. My '84 did it and, though we braced it, it still leaked water. The rot seems to have come from the trough under the wipers and probably was due to rotten leaves sitting in there for years (I used to wash the truck every 5 years whether it needed it or not).
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[font size="1" color="#FF0000"]LAST EDITED ON 02-Feb-01 AT 09:41 AM (EST)[/font][p]Barryo, I had a 79 F100 that did the same thing with the rust in the door jambs and drip edge. Its an odd place and nearest I can figure it was caused by a known right front accident before I owned it. Last year, I noticed a small sheet metal crack just above the drivers door post from the corner of the windshield. When I replaced the windshield last October, I also noticed the metal behind the top of the windshield (where it mounts) was all rusted through. I imagine water entered either thru the sheet metal crack or windshield gasket or both and pooled along the inside roof of the cab. I installed a new windshield and ran a good bead of silicone caulk at the windshield gasket/cab and in the drip edges and called it good, for now.
Search for roof rust or drip edge in the body forum. I had a couple o' posts on the subject including replacing part of the roof.
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Search for roof rust or drip edge in the body forum. I had a couple o' posts on the subject including replacing part of the roof.
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[font size="1" color="#FF0000"]LAST EDITED ON 02-Feb-01 AT 08:05 PM (EST)[/font][p]John,
Thanks for the referral to A1fendermender...I'll look for him. I really love the truck, but I don't want to spend a wad of money, just to have all the problems occur again. We'll see what happens. I may post some pics so you guys can get a better view of my situation. Thanks again to all you guys.
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Thanks for the referral to A1fendermender...I'll look for him. I really love the truck, but I don't want to spend a wad of money, just to have all the problems occur again. We'll see what happens. I may post some pics so you guys can get a better view of my situation. Thanks again to all you guys.
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there are product's on the market that you will find in pro paint supply line's that you first clean up the metal as well as you can,and then you would weld in any replacment parts needed then you apply these products, brush or spray.., they then act upon the metal to kill the rust after which they become a paintable surface,check with your local paint providers.
also changeing the cab of your truck is not as hard as it sounds provided you find a good match for what you have , air tools make it nice if you have access to them.good luck ö¿ö cutter
there are product's on the market that you will find in pro paint supply line's that you first clean up the metal as well as you can,and then you would weld in any replacment parts needed then you apply these products, brush or spray.., they then act upon the metal to kill the rust after which they become a paintable surface,check with your local paint providers.
also changeing the cab of your truck is not as hard as it sounds provided you find a good match for what you have , air tools make it nice if you have access to them.good luck ö¿ö cutter
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I don't restore vehicles, but do the towing for a young man that does. I've towed cars for him that actually had to be tied and strapped together just make it hope from the docks in one piece. A few months later they are in magazines, winning local shows, or at least back on the road and looking good. So I say ANYTHING can be fixed. This kid bought him a wire-feed welder, and the most expensive tool he owns is a plasma cutter. Does it right in his yard, no professional help, so I know it can be done if you desire it. Changing a roof is not that hard either, I've seen him do it twice already. So I say GO FOR THE FIX if you like the truck.
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I guess a lot of it depends on what you want to spend and where you are in the US and how much road salt they use.
Fords are terriable for rusting ourt ast cab corners and floor pans for some unknown reason thats 1 big thing I have against them seems to me they could do a better job but thats my opinion and Im in the south and have that problem LOL
Fords are terriable for rusting ourt ast cab corners and floor pans for some unknown reason thats 1 big thing I have against them seems to me they could do a better job but thats my opinion and Im in the south and have that problem LOL