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bw4sale · 12-28-2008, 06:50 PM

I'm looking at an '84 and the guy says that there is a little rust in both kick panels. Is this an indication of something else or is this a common spot to go? I always thought the rockers and cab corners were the first to go. What else should I look for? Thanks.

**old Rusty C10** · 12-28-2008, 09:27 PM

mine had alot of leaves that kicked down from the cowl and in the bottom of the fenders and that is what i think made mine rust there.. i sanded and painted it and cleared out the fenders and havent had a problem since

**N2TRUX** · 12-28-2008, 09:43 PM

When he says "kick panels" is he referring to the inside of the cab? That's not too common with out the aforementioned rockers and cab corners.

The most common area that goes first is the passenger fender. The front goes because of the battery run off, and the rear goes because of a/c drip.

bw4sale · 12-28-2008, 11:00 PM

He actually didn't say kick panels. He said "area beside the driver's foot and area beside the passenger's foot". He did say the battery tray was rusted as well as some of the inner fender. I just wondered what would make one rust there.

84 400 · 12-29-2008, 02:13 AM

Mine is rusty in that area. I can tell you it is from the drain area from the cowl being clogged with muck and orr water from the floor area running down and pooling in the kickpanal and door jamb. My truck had rubbe mats and that was why this area rotted instead of the whole floor board.

another area to look at is around the windshield seal and upper portions of the door jamb near the windshield. I have seen alot of these area trucks rot out there.

flamingbig10 · 12-29-2008, 03:28 AM

in my truck something was really wrong with drainage every time it would rain there would be a puddle of water in the floor board and that's what caused most of the rust in my truck on kick panel, and the channel for the cab weather stripping, and the inside of the kick panels it was full of leaves what others have said, and I have also noticed the fire wall will rust where heater core is at, also on the door where the screws go into the vent windows

bw4sale · 12-29-2008, 11:09 PM

Thanks for the input. I may go look at it Saturday if he still has it.

12-28-2008, 06:50 PM	#1
bw4sale Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hendersonville, TN Posts: 1,528	Question about an 84 I'm looking at an '84 and the guy says that there is a little rust in both kick panels. Is this an indication of something else or is this a common spot to go? I always thought the rockers and cab corners were the first to go. What else should I look for? Thanks. __________________ BRENT -'68 Stepside Project -'98 Z71 Daily Driver -Enough extra parts to build another truck and a half

12-28-2008, 09:27 PM	#2
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,310	Re: Question about an 84 mine had alot of leaves that kicked down from the cowl and in the bottom of the fenders and that is what i think made mine rust there.. i sanded and painted it and cleared out the fenders and havent had a problem since __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

12-28-2008, 09:43 PM	#3
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Question about an 84 When he says "kick panels" is he referring to the inside of the cab? That's not too common with out the aforementioned rockers and cab corners. The most common area that goes first is the passenger fender. The front goes because of the battery run off, and the rear goes because of a/c drip. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

12-28-2008, 11:00 PM	#4
bw4sale Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hendersonville, TN Posts: 1,528	Re: Question about an 84 He actually didn't say kick panels. He said "area beside the driver's foot and area beside the passenger's foot". He did say the battery tray was rusted as well as some of the inner fender. I just wondered what would make one rust there. __________________ BRENT -'68 Stepside Project -'98 Z71 Daily Driver -Enough extra parts to build another truck and a half

12-29-2008, 02:13 AM	#5
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,746	Re: Question about an 84 Mine is rusty in that area. I can tell you it is from the drain area from the cowl being clogged with muck and orr water from the floor area running down and pooling in the kickpanal and door jamb. My truck had rubbe mats and that was why this area rotted instead of the whole floor board. another area to look at is around the windshield seal and upper portions of the door jamb near the windshield. I have seen alot of these area trucks rot out there. __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out

12-29-2008, 03:28 AM	#6
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: Question about an 84 in my truck something was really wrong with drainage every time it would rain there would be a puddle of water in the floor board and that's what caused most of the rust in my truck on kick panel, and the channel for the cab weather stripping, and the inside of the kick panels it was full of leaves what others have said, and I have also noticed the fire wall will rust where heater core is at, also on the door where the screws go into the vent windows __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326 Last edited by flamingbig10; 12-29-2008 at 03:30 AM.

12-29-2008, 11:09 PM	#7
bw4sale Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hendersonville, TN Posts: 1,528	Re: Question about an 84 Thanks for the input. I may go look at it Saturday if he still has it. __________________ BRENT -'68 Stepside Project -'98 Z71 Daily Driver -Enough extra parts to build another truck and a half

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