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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: livingston co.mi
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what a spot to put a rustproof plug
went to look at a tailgate and found this beautiful take off gate with a rustproof plug on the out side surface of the gate. no way I could pass it up no dents and original paint I have never seen anyone put a rustproof hole on the outside of a car or truck body
the guy i bought it from thought it was a hole for a lock
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Re: what a spot to put a rustproof plug
What is a rust proof plug and what does it do?
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Re: what a spot to put a rustproof plug
Back in the day we used Ziebart rustproofing in all our trucks and cars , they would drill holes in all the door frames,under the trunk and hood into the boxed frames and spray rustproofing (think fine spray not heavy rubberized ) and the spray would seep into all the creases and it really worked well when done correctly .Once sprayed they would close the access holes with plastic plugs . Never seen one on the outside of any truck ? could have been a "new employees" FIRST DAY ? At least it looks centered !
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Re: what a spot to put a rustproof plug
LOL! I have never seen that done on an exterior either. Thank god for a welder, that gate is clean!
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Re: what a spot to put a rustproof plug
So I guess the rust proof plug and the Ziebart won't help the Patina crowd
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Re: what a spot to put a rustproof plug
In door jambs and so on yeah... but in the middle of the tailgate? Was he drunk?
Can't help but wonder if its there for some more sensible reason. If you wanted to shoot it into the tailgate a hole on each end would have worked.
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Willingboro, NJ
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Re: what a spot to put a rustproof plug
My old man punched about a dozen holes on the inside AND the outsides of the bed sides on the 72' I am now working on. Yes it worked great to spray oil to prevent rust in the salt belt. But they are not close to uniform spacing and are 1/2" in diameter. Trust me I feel your pain. Thank god for welders.
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Re: what a spot to put a rustproof plug
Worked at a stealerhip that sold Seibart as part of their customer schlacking package. Never have seen the plugs on the outsde, do you think this store had a sober emloyee?
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Join Date: Jul 2011
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Re: what a spot to put a rustproof plug
my camaro had the rusty jones treatment I think it worked pretty good when you compare my car too others in the area.
I couldnt believe a rustproofing co. would put a hole there thats crazy. otherwise that a awesome find you got there! good score. thats in great shape
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