Here's One Ford Truck Repair That Wasn't Worth the Hassle
This Super Duty looks fine on the surface, but that isn't the case underneath.
Too Far Gone
For the most part, mechanics will fix pretty much anything you want them to - for a price. But there are plenty of times when those of us that like to work on our own rides will also give up on a project simply because it's too far gone, to the point where it just isn't worth the time, money, and headaches. That's precisely the case with this poor old Ford Super Duty recently inspected by a YouTuber dubbed Rainman Ray's Repairs, for one big and rather obvious reason.
Rust Bucket
That problem is rust, of course, the enemy of car lovers everywhere. While we often tend to think of older vehicles as being the most common rust buckets, the truth is, there are plenty of modern ones out there in the world that have been subjected to things like road salt, which can quickly deteriorate metal, as is the case with this particular Super Duty.
Unsafe at Speed
While many will argue - rightfully - that rust can always be fixed, in this case of this Super Duty, it certainly isn't worth the money, time, and cost. Furthermore, as our host points out, this Super Duty is so rusted out that it's become a bit of a hazard and isn't safe to drive, either.
Too Far Gone
The owner brought his truck into Ray's shop to get it fixed, but as the mechanic quickly discovered, the rust underneath is about as bad as it gets. It's so bad, in fact, that the power steering unit is completely falling off the truck, with large holes peeking through the frame to boot.
Parts Donor
Of course, the owner could source a new frame and go to the trouble of swapping the body and everything else over, though that also has its fair share of rust. It's hard to fathom, but this relatively new Super Duty would be best served as a parts donor at this point, however, because a giant job like that just isn't worth it in this case.
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