Pulled the rear cab off an old 76 I got from my father and the last 1.5" to 2" of the metal at the rear/bottom of the cockpit are turned to rust dust.(where it meets the body on either side of the side of the cab area.) I was thinking of treating with POR-15 and filling with putty and repainting, but wanted some helpful hints before I proceed. Thanks!!!!
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Body work Q?
- Thread starter MILOLGJC
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Blazn88
Registered Member
I'd cut it out and weld in new sheet metal.. /forums/images/graemlins/k5.gif
Confedneck
3/4 ton status
milol, where in florida? have pics of what you're talking about??
No pics. The area in question is the aft end of the cab area where it meets the removeable top. The bottom portion of either side of the inverted u-shaped area where the body side panel meets the forward cab area is completely rotted through and has turned to rust dust. I cut out the metal and
treated the surrounding area with POR-15. I was wondering if just plugging the area with a body filler/putty would be an acceptable repair. Jacksonville, FL
treated the surrounding area with POR-15. I was wondering if just plugging the area with a body filler/putty would be an acceptable repair. Jacksonville, FL
dodgedude99
1/2 ton status
i would cut back to were it is good sheet metal and weld in a patch piece, bondo is helpful, but it is not a cure all, you can only spread it to about 1/4" before you run the risk of cracking it and having it fall out.
Confedneck
3/4 ton status
bondo is a filler not a replacer...if you have to use something other than new metal...try using fiberglass and laying it out..
