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Oct 29, 2008 | 10:21 PM

es2rider

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Front Cab Corners Repaired Pics Posted

I just finished repairing the front lower cab corners on my 1965 F100.
I have seen a lot of questions about repairing these, so I posted some pics in my gallery. (restoration section)
My solution was to make up small patches to complete the corners.
Even though I live in the North-East, my problems were mostly due to rodents, not road salt.
It seems a small colony of the varmints were living in my cab for years.
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Oct 29, 2008 | 10:26 PM

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I cannot really tell with the black and glare but you did duplicate the drain for the cowl?

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Oct 30, 2008 | 09:33 PM

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Corner Repair

Yes, I did make a drain.
I didn't even realize it was there untill I did the other side.
The drain tube on the pass side was gone, I guess it got mixed up with the acorns.
I am taking the cab next week to get media blasted. ( baking soda.)
Then just a small bit of bodywork, primer and then paint.
I can't wait...
Doug

Oct 30, 2008 | 11:00 PM

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Hey, looks good, I gotta do that too, but not quite that much, and it gotta wait until next year now, too much to do, too little time.

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Oct 30, 2008 | 11:49 PM

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es2rider

Good job on the patching,and welding! I went and looked at your other pics in your gallery!
They look well documented, good job!

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Oct 31, 2008 | 12:45 AM

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Kewl,

POR or a similar product slathered all over the inside lower of the cowl sheet metal and the seam sealed with sealer will finish it off.

Keeping the moisture out is key.

Garbz

Nov 1, 2008 | 11:39 PM

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I had to do the same to my 66. Here a link to the pics and some others for my restoration.Metal Meet Photo Gallery - 1966 Ford F 100 - Powered by PhotoPost

Justin