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wrek432 · 08-01-2008, 03:43 PM

yea my name is joey i live in odessas texas i have always been into classic trucks but i will actually start to work on them now.my first project is a 69 cst10 long bed.(pis. cominc soon)i bought it for 2500 we drove it around for about a year. but then they handed it over to me.the interior was execellent condition.nice polk media speakers with a 600 watt calafonia amp. i stripped everything down including gas tank and seats and everything i could with the tools i have.i found it has ALOT of rust on the right and left top floor panels and i need help on wat to do with it.many say i need to buy a whole new floor panel,but others say i could do it with sheet metal,but i need to know wat to use onn it because once i get done with that i can get started with the interior wich i cant wait for.....PLEASE HELP!!!!!!!!!!!

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 08-01-2008, 04:21 PM

Welcome to the board and lets see some pics of your ride then we could help ya along

DREAMS OF A 67 · 08-01-2008, 04:59 PM

FROM KNOXVILLE TN!!!

BigDaddyDave · 08-01-2008, 05:24 PM

Welcome to the board from NC!

Cyclone44 · 08-01-2008, 06:45 PM

Welcome from Knoxville Tn...

BACKYARD88 · 08-01-2008, 10:20 PM

from a fellow Texan!

72BlckButy · 08-01-2008, 10:59 PM

to the board from Mid-MO!!!

jsbgump · 08-02-2008, 12:53 AM

Welcome to the board from a fellow Texan

asphaltburner · 08-02-2008, 01:40 AM

Yo! Lots of welcomes, but sounds like you need advise. First, lets see those pics of how much rust and how big the holes are. I fix alot of small stuff with a two part polyesther bodyfill and use aluminum window screen as a matrix,...70,000 road miles on my '68 Mustang's rear quarter have not caused THAT repair to crack, split, or peel. Cheap, but effective, Martin Senour products sold by NAPA have allowed me to repair a number of roaded cars I have without failure over a long period. Steel panel replacement is the proper repair, but not all of us can afford that, especially if it's a roaded vehicle, or we can't sink that much change into the repair right now! This can preserve what you've got until you can afford a welded repair, or until you drive the vehicle into the ground, which ever comes first! Here, we're talking trucks, usually trucks less that thirty-five years of age, and I doubt if anyone is out to sell a restored 4x4 for a profit,...but you can fix it to be rustfree and weathertight! Repaired the floors and door w/strip flange in my '78 3/4 ton 4x4 and have sequential pics.
AND by the way,...welcome! Todd.

asphaltburner · 08-02-2008, 01:28 PM

Yo! wrek432! I'm off to the '73-'87 forum,...still ready to help in any way I can! Todd.

babyJay · 08-03-2008, 03:16 PM

Welcome to the boards, from Indiana. Sounds like you need a mig welder and some pans.

Shyguy · 08-03-2008, 06:07 PM

It really depends on how bad the floor is rusted and what your plans are for the truck.

Ideally the repair would be made by welding in patch panels, but I have seen floors repaired with sheetmetal with pop rivets or fiberglass.

My son cut the whole floor out of his wifes truck and replaced it because he is going to make it a show truck.

Like said before if we can see pictures we will know better how to help you.

Danny

asphaltburner · 08-03-2008, 09:30 PM

Shyguy is correct,...what is your intent with the truck? If it's a field truck, do nothing! Intend on keeping it for awhile, preserve the existing metal,...a long while, driving,...preserve and weatherproof. If you're going to show the truck, or make it a keepsake, weld in floorpanels. Also depends on the size of the holes and how much rust you're dealing with. In most cases, you'll want to preserve the remaining metal and weatherproof the floors. Todd.

806em55 · 08-03-2008, 10:50 PM

welcome from lubbock!!!!!

kcjones · 08-05-2008, 01:16 PM

Welcome from NorCal, and I'm sure there's some help in the FAQ on body - see the forum jump on the bottom of the page, go there then General truck forums | FAQ truck tech, there's an idex...and post your question the truck forum, you'll get tons of responses.

mnky30 · 08-08-2008, 03:30 AM

welcome fron nor cal. lmc has a lot of the panels you need to fix.

70LonghornCST · 08-08-2008, 04:01 AM

Yeah, pictures will definately help. I have seen several people, many of whom post on our boards work miracles with very rusty parts. So, just because there is a lot of rust, it does not mean that it is hopeless to repair with patch work. However, it the rust is real bad, it may be easier to buy and use the larger prefab-panels. But hey! Post some pics...it'll help.

sameyrasmea72 · 08-08-2008, 05:40 AM

Welcome form up the the road again (Lubbock). Lets see the pics of the rust. I have at least 6 cabs that need rockers and corners if you decide to change cabs.

**70cst** · 08-08-2008, 09:11 AM

to the CST LWB Club from Ohio.

08-01-2008, 03:43 PM	#1
wrek432 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: odessa Posts: 3	Please Help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! yea my name is joey i live in odessas texas i have always been into classic trucks but i will actually start to work on them now.my first project is a 69 cst10 long bed.(pis. cominc soon)i bought it for 2500 we drove it around for about a year. but then they handed it over to me.the interior was execellent condition.nice polk media speakers with a 600 watt calafonia amp. i stripped everything down including gas tank and seats and everything i could with the tools i have.i found it has ALOT of rust on the right and left top floor panels and i need help on wat to do with it.many say i need to buy a whole new floor panel,but others say i could do it with sheet metal,but i need to know wat to use onn it because once i get done with that i can get started with the interior wich i cant wait for.....PLEASE HELP!!!!!!!!!!!

08-01-2008, 04:21 PM	#2
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08-02-2008, 01:40 AM	#9
asphaltburner Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ault, Colorado Posts: 862	Re: Please Help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yo! Lots of welcomes, but sounds like you need advise. First, lets see those pics of how much rust and how big the holes are. I fix alot of small stuff with a two part polyesther bodyfill and use aluminum window screen as a matrix,...70,000 road miles on my '68 Mustang's rear quarter have not caused THAT repair to crack, split, or peel. Cheap, but effective, Martin Senour products sold by NAPA have allowed me to repair a number of roaded cars I have without failure over a long period. Steel panel replacement is the proper repair, but not all of us can afford that, especially if it's a roaded vehicle, or we can't sink that much change into the repair right now! This can preserve what you've got until you can afford a welded repair, or until you drive the vehicle into the ground, which ever comes first! Here, we're talking trucks, usually trucks less that thirty-five years of age, and I doubt if anyone is out to sell a restored 4x4 for a profit,...but you can fix it to be rustfree and weathertight! Repaired the floors and door w/strip flange in my '78 3/4 ton 4x4 and have sequential pics. AND by the way,...welcome! Todd. Last edited by asphaltburner; 08-02-2008 at 01:42 AM.

08-02-2008, 01:28 PM	#10
asphaltburner Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ault, Colorado Posts: 862	Re: Please Help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yo! wrek432! I'm off to the '73-'87 forum,...still ready to help in any way I can! Todd.

08-03-2008, 03:16 PM	#11
babyJay Arrived on a Pale Horse Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SnagTown Indiana Posts: 2,524	Re: Please Help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Welcome to the boards, from Indiana. Sounds like you need a mig welder and some pans. __________________ Jason 87 V30 350TBI/400 White w/Boss V-plow 89 R3500 CC SRW

08-03-2008, 06:07 PM	#12
Shyguy Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southeast Missouri Posts: 2,436	Re: Please Help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It really depends on how bad the floor is rusted and what your plans are for the truck. Ideally the repair would be made by welding in patch panels, but I have seen floors repaired with sheetmetal with pop rivets or fiberglass. My son cut the whole floor out of his wifes truck and replaced it because he is going to make it a show truck. Like said before if we can see pictures we will know better how to help you. Danny __________________ '67 Chevy C-20 short stepper - build complete, 454/SM-465. '75 C-30 Single Cab DRW-350 small block/NP-435. '77 GMC-6500 Dump Truck, 427 Tall Deck. '92 GMC K-3500 Duallie, 454/4L80E.

08-03-2008, 09:30 PM	#13
asphaltburner Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ault, Colorado Posts: 862	Re: Please Help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Shyguy is correct,...what is your intent with the truck? If it's a field truck, do nothing! Intend on keeping it for awhile, preserve the existing metal,...a long while, driving,...preserve and weatherproof. If you're going to show the truck, or make it a keepsake, weld in floorpanels. Also depends on the size of the holes and how much rust you're dealing with. In most cases, you'll want to preserve the remaining metal and weatherproof the floors. Todd. Last edited by asphaltburner; 08-03-2008 at 09:30 PM.

08-03-2008, 10:50 PM	#14
806em55 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lubbock TX Posts: 160	Re: Please Help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! welcome from lubbock!!!!!

08-05-2008, 01:16 PM	#15
kcjones I wish I was a cowboy Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Rohnert Park, CA Posts: 409	Re: Please Help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Welcome from NorCal, and I'm sure there's some help in the FAQ on body - see the forum jump on the bottom of the page, go there then General truck forums \| FAQ truck tech, there's an idex...and post your question the truck forum, you'll get tons of responses. __________________ -Kris Met list: Cyclone,Wilson,TranzAm,extd56,hotrodhomi,mnky30,Rokcrln,Brad,JerryJones(well, his truck anyway).



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08-08-2008, 03:30 AM	#16
mnky30 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: santa rosa california Posts: 226	Re: Please Help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! welcome fron nor cal. lmc has a lot of the panels you need to fix. __________________ vinnie 1960 chevy c10 frame with a 1966 cab 2002 dodge intrepid r/t 2004 chevy 2500 4 door short bed

08-08-2008, 04:01 AM	#17
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08-08-2008, 05:40 AM	#18
sameyrasmea72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 2,443	Re: Please Help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Welcome form up the the road again (Lubbock). Lets see the pics of the rust. I have at least 6 cabs that need rockers and corners if you decide to change cabs. __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super 80 Silverado Blazer 2wd

08-08-2008, 09:11 AM	#19
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