Rust repair where Hard top seal goes(help!)

[brans87]

I have some minor rust repair on my cab of my K5 where the seal goes on body for hard top. Curious correct way to fix it as it does not appear in person be to all way through. First picture seems to be worst of 4 spots. I would like to fix correctly as possible . So Ryoken and any other guy's that know rust repair and body work post up how you would go about fixing it.

 

[76k5blazerr]

Sub'd to see what everyone has to say about how to fix rust in this area. Yours is nothing compared to what the back of my cab looks like. I think 76 was a bad year for rust in this area because the "half cab" was a brand new thing.

 

[rebelgregory]

In order of effectiveness (and probably in reverse order of ease):

1. Cut out, weld in new metal
2. Sandblast - it'll get 100% clean, but prepare to be amazed at how much rust you can't see (almost all of your spots will be thru-holes when done)
3. Naval Jelly in repeated applications to dissolve the rust, followed by a converter (Loc-Tite, etc) to convert any remaining (non-visible) corrosion, then topcoat of your choice.

It's all in how far you want to go and how permanent you want to make the repair. Honestly, it's in a somewhat hidden location (wouldn't have to fully repaint the truck) with easy access and flat, or very simply bent, pieces. Personally, I'd cut it out and weld in new metal coupons. It's the best repair and would give me the piece of mind of knowing what's behind it. More than likely, the rust is also on the backside - at least in the first 2 pics. Probably over the top for most people, especially those above the rust belt that deal with way worse, but it's what I'd do.