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Chevyman680063 · 09-15-2008, 04:29 PM

Well I've been going over the truck recently and finding where a previous owner covered up rust with bondo and may I say I can't stand when someone uses bondo to cover up rust. It would be nice if I could afford a welder so I could teach myself how to weld and save myself money when it comes to rust repair. Here's some pics that show all the spots I've found so far.

Chevyman680063 · 09-15-2008, 04:32 PM

More pics.

Chevyman680063 · 09-15-2008, 04:33 PM

More still.

Chevyman680063 · 09-15-2008, 04:34 PM

Couple more.

ChopperDr · 09-15-2008, 04:53 PM

Don't dig that stuff out untill you have a welder, that bondo looks to be holding the whole truck together! JK.

Chop

jonzcustomshop · 09-15-2008, 04:58 PM

that looks pretty scary.
If that is a driver, I would say continue driving it, while you look for a new cab.
I would hate (but also be very interested) to see that after it was sandblaster or dipped.
the problem with the kind of rust repair that they did is that it dosen't stop the rust, and also makes it worse at he same time by trapping moisture in there.

Rogue 64 · 09-15-2008, 05:22 PM

That is gonna take way more than a welder.

Mine was done that too, I replaced the cab.

I agree with Jon, drive it till.
If you have it blasted, there will only be small pieces left.

**scotts62** · 09-15-2008, 07:31 PM

OUCH! man some of those spots are wicked

tiggamonsta · 09-15-2008, 09:31 PM

My dad ran a body shop all of his life. About 10 years ago he had this guy bring in a 67 Chevelle to get some repairs done on the rear quarter that was cracking and bubbling. When he opened the trunk he found that the previous person wedged a 2x4 behind the rust spot. Then they filled the space with newspaper and then covered it all up with bondo.

**scotts62** · 09-15-2008, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by tiggamonsta

My dad ran a body shop all of his life. About 10 years ago he had this guy bring in a 67 Chevelle to get some repairs done on the rear quarter that was cracking and bubbling. When he opened the trunk he found that the previous person wedged a 2x4 behind the rust spot. Then they filled the space with newspaper and then covered it all up with bondo.

damn bondo monsters!!!

Alan's Classic · 09-15-2008, 09:49 PM

Man, you've got your hands full with that cab.

72BlckButy · 09-15-2008, 09:32 PM

Whoa..... looks like it's time for some new body parts!

Good luck with the build!

Slmd92DIME · 09-15-2008, 10:01 PM

Dont feel bad I had to get a new cab too.

**Captainfab** · 09-16-2008, 12:43 AM

Wow! I've never seen a cab with that much rust! especially up high like that. Have you looked at the floors yet? I'd have to agree with the others a new cab might be the best option.

Rogue 64 · 09-16-2008, 03:30 AM

Mine rusted from the inside!
It still had the original rockers and floors were good.
The weep holes had been plugged when it got a paintjob and a bit of work done.
High humidity in La. caused the lower 5 inches to rust away.

It sucks, but you deal with it and move on.

72freak · 09-16-2008, 07:20 AM

Yep............we have picked thw wrong batch of trucks to have as a hobby if we dont like rust!!!!

bigwavy · 09-16-2008, 04:15 PM

That roof looks just like mine!!! There was rust trails down the inside of the A pillar into the glovebox (it was rotted under the door), and the duck tail had about two gallons of mud in it. You may need at least another roof. There are some sick compound curves to duplicate up there and I have yet to find anyone on this board that has tackled fixin it. Up here in Ohio we know sumptin about rust. I just wound up buying a doner truck just for the roof/cab. Most of the rest can be replaced. Good luck. Don't give up. Doug

Chevyman680063 · 09-17-2008, 03:39 AM

The doors are straight and rust free, it's just those bottom few inches need replacing and thankfully they make the inner and outer patch panels. The hood and front fenders are straight too, it's just those areas you see in the pictures. Good thing they make the lower panels for the fenders but the hood panels are gonna have to come from another hood. I already pulled up the floormat a couple years ago and the front half of the floorboard didn't look too good. It looked like bondo had been smeared all over it and then painted over. I thought the back half of the floor was good until I had to put a gas tank in it earlier this year and found a rusted crack a couple inches long on the back right corner. The outer roof panel looks good it's just the section above the windshield on the inside needs replacing. I'm gonna see what can be done withe the cab before I buy another cab because they make the floorpans and cab corners, it's just those two spots on the dash and above the windshield. It's my daily driver though so it will be awhile before I can get it fixed. For the time being I'm going to try and cut out the rusted areas and seal them so the surrounding areas don't rust.

kdrodworks316 · 09-17-2008, 08:33 AM

I have a 62 cab that not near as bad as yours. The floor and fire wall needs some help, but its free to a good home.

Chevyman680063 · 09-17-2008, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by kdrodworks316

I have a 62 cab that not near as bad as yours. The floor and fire wall needs some help, but its free to a good home.

Free cab?!?! How could I refuse, the only problem is how to get it from Idaho to Georgia.

TimE · 09-17-2008, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Chevyman680063

Free cab?!?! How could I refuse, the only problem is how to get it from Idaho to Georgia.

Road Trip!!!!

Chevyman680063 · 09-23-2008, 07:39 PM

Here's the crack in the floor in the back right corner of the cab I mentioned earlier.

kdrodworks316 · 09-17-2008, 09:38 PM

come and get it, she's all your if you want it.

TylerHuff · 09-23-2008, 08:38 PM

thats exactly why my passenger back corner looks like except i have 2 cracks in the same spot about 3 inches apart

jonzcustomshop · 09-23-2008, 08:59 PM

If you want take a screw driver and jab a hole in that crack, then get a vaccuum cleaner, and you will suck a good couple pounds of dirt out of that cab brace. some will probably still be wet.

09-15-2008, 04:29 PM	#1
Chevyman680063 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 850	Who hates rust? I DO!!!! Well I've been going over the truck recently and finding where a previous owner covered up rust with bondo and may I say I can't stand when someone uses bondo to cover up rust. It would be nice if I could afford a welder so I could teach myself how to weld and save myself money when it comes to rust repair. Here's some pics that show all the spots I've found so far. Attached Images Last edited by Chevyman680063; 09-15-2008 at 04:30 PM.

09-15-2008, 04:32 PM	#2
Chevyman680063 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 850	Re: Who hates rust? I DO!!!! More pics. Attached Images

09-15-2008, 04:33 PM	#3
Chevyman680063 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 850	Re: Who hates rust? I DO!!!! More still. Attached Images

09-15-2008, 04:34 PM	#4
Chevyman680063 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 850	Re: Who hates rust? I DO!!!! Couple more. Attached Images

09-15-2008, 04:53 PM	#5
ChopperDr Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: WA Posts: 189	Re: Who hates rust? I DO!!!! Don't dig that stuff out untill you have a welder, that bondo looks to be holding the whole truck together! JK. Chop

09-15-2008, 04:58 PM	#6
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: Who hates rust? I DO!!!! that looks pretty scary. If that is a driver, I would say continue driving it, while you look for a new cab. I would hate (but also be very interested) to see that after it was sandblaster or dipped. the problem with the kind of rust repair that they did is that it dosen't stop the rust, and also makes it worse at he same time by trapping moisture in there.

09-15-2008, 05:22 PM	#7
Rogue 64 Ol' Blue Viking Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: north of Baton Rouge Posts: 172	Re: Who hates rust? I DO!!!! That is gonna take way more than a welder. Mine was done that too, I replaced the cab. I agree with Jon, drive it till. If you have it blasted, there will only be small pieces left. __________________ Driving Paw-paws truck into the Sunset!

09-15-2008, 07:31 PM	#8
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09-15-2008, 09:31 PM	#9
tiggamonsta Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cedar Creek, TX Posts: 167	Re: Who hates rust? I DO!!!! My dad ran a body shop all of his life. About 10 years ago he had this guy bring in a 67 Chevelle to get some repairs done on the rear quarter that was cracking and bubbling. When he opened the trunk he found that the previous person wedged a 2x4 behind the rust spot. Then they filled the space with newspaper and then covered it all up with bondo.

09-15-2008, 09:49 PM	#11
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09-15-2008, 09:32 PM	#12
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09-16-2008, 03:30 AM	#15
Rogue 64 Ol' Blue Viking Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: north of Baton Rouge Posts: 172	Re: Who hates rust? I DO!!!! Mine rusted from the inside! It still had the original rockers and floors were good. The weep holes had been plugged when it got a paintjob and a bit of work done. High humidity in La. caused the lower 5 inches to rust away. It sucks, but you deal with it and move on. __________________ Driving Paw-paws truck into the Sunset!

09-16-2008, 07:20 AM	#16
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09-16-2008, 04:15 PM	#17
bigwavy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Northfield, Ohio,USA Posts: 18	Re: Who hates rust? I DO!!!! That roof looks just like mine!!! There was rust trails down the inside of the A pillar into the glovebox (it was rotted under the door), and the duck tail had about two gallons of mud in it. You may need at least another roof. There are some sick compound curves to duplicate up there and I have yet to find anyone on this board that has tackled fixin it. Up here in Ohio we know sumptin about rust. I just wound up buying a doner truck just for the roof/cab. Most of the rest can be replaced. Good luck. Don't give up. Doug

09-17-2008, 03:39 AM	#18
Chevyman680063 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 850	Re: Who hates rust? I DO!!!! The doors are straight and rust free, it's just those bottom few inches need replacing and thankfully they make the inner and outer patch panels. The hood and front fenders are straight too, it's just those areas you see in the pictures. Good thing they make the lower panels for the fenders but the hood panels are gonna have to come from another hood. I already pulled up the floormat a couple years ago and the front half of the floorboard didn't look too good. It looked like bondo had been smeared all over it and then painted over. I thought the back half of the floor was good until I had to put a gas tank in it earlier this year and found a rusted crack a couple inches long on the back right corner. The outer roof panel looks good it's just the section above the windshield on the inside needs replacing. I'm gonna see what can be done withe the cab before I buy another cab because they make the floorpans and cab corners, it's just those two spots on the dash and above the windshield. It's my daily driver though so it will be awhile before I can get it fixed. For the time being I'm going to try and cut out the rusted areas and seal them so the surrounding areas don't rust.

09-17-2008, 08:33 AM	#19
kdrodworks316 KOFFIN DRAGGER Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: st.anthony Idaho Posts: 864	Re: Who hates rust? I DO!!!! I have a 62 cab that not near as bad as yours. The floor and fire wall needs some help, but its free to a good home. __________________ If the life I live dont kill me, then I guess I'll never die! New updated stuff at www.kdrodworks.com My site still needs help, web guys and gals pm me. the best guys in the whole world: sweet70beast, jonzcustomshop, runninlow, captainfab, and the one I havent met yet, joe231

09-23-2008, 07:39 PM	#22
Chevyman680063 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 850	Re: Who hates rust? I DO!!!! Here's the crack in the floor in the back right corner of the cab I mentioned earlier. Attached Images

09-17-2008, 09:38 PM	#23
kdrodworks316 KOFFIN DRAGGER Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: st.anthony Idaho Posts: 864	Re: Who hates rust? I DO!!!! come and get it, she's all your if you want it. __________________ If the life I live dont kill me, then I guess I'll never die! New updated stuff at www.kdrodworks.com My site still needs help, web guys and gals pm me. the best guys in the whole world: sweet70beast, jonzcustomshop, runninlow, captainfab, and the one I havent met yet, joe231

09-23-2008, 08:38 PM	#24
TylerHuff Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Blue Springs, MO Posts: 168	Re: Who hates rust? I DO!!!! thats exactly why my passenger back corner looks like except i have 2 cracks in the same spot about 3 inches apart __________________ 1987 Gmc sierra 1962 Apache 10

09-23-2008, 08:59 PM	#25
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: Who hates rust? I DO!!!! If you want take a screw driver and jab a hole in that crack, then get a vaccuum cleaner, and you will suck a good couple pounds of dirt out of that cab brace. some will probably still be wet.

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