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67swb72klb · 06-16-2014, 01:11 AM

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

sstone69 · 06-16-2014, 08:11 AM

What is a rust proof plug and what does it do?

**Grumpy old man** · 06-16-2014, 08:18 AM

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 !

boostedc10 · 06-16-2014, 12:25 PM

LOL! I have never seen that done on an exterior either. Thank god for a welder, that gate is clean!

sstone69 · 06-16-2014, 02:31 PM

So I guess the rust proof plug and the Ziebart won't help the Patina crowd

davepl · 06-16-2014, 05:11 PM

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.

88Ironduke · 06-16-2014, 06:27 PM

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.

88Ironduke

Tinkermc · 06-16-2014, 08:31 PM

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?

midniteblues · 06-16-2014, 08:49 PM

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

06-16-2014, 01:11 AM	#1
67swb72klb Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: livingston co.mi Posts: 2,452	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 Attached Images __________________ California 65 GTO---Texas 64 burb 283 ---Oklahoma 67 CST SWB BBW wood bed 327 2004r---New Mexico 72 k10 350 350 auto---Georga 72 short step project

06-16-2014, 08:11 AM	#2
sstone69 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Tucker, GA Posts: 128	Re: what a spot to put a rustproof plug What is a rust proof plug and what does it do? __________________ "You gonna pull them pistols or whistle dixie ?"

06-16-2014, 08:18 AM	#3
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	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 !

06-16-2014, 12:25 PM	#4
boostedc10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Detroit Posts: 748	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!

06-16-2014, 02:31 PM	#5
sstone69 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Tucker, GA Posts: 128	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 __________________ "You gonna pull them pistols or whistle dixie ?"

06-16-2014, 05:11 PM	#6
davepl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 6,332	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. __________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande Custom Camper - Built, not Bought 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Coupe 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Convertible

06-16-2014, 06:27 PM	#7
88Ironduke Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Willingboro, NJ Posts: 489	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. 88Ironduke __________________ Retired USAF - No rockets, no mortars, no bad guys shooting...No stress!!! My Build Thread: Project 72' Green http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=587932

06-16-2014, 08:31 PM	#8
Tinkermc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Farmville, Va Posts: 3,026	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?

06-16-2014, 08:49 PM	#9
midniteblues Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: strausstown pa Posts: 3,394	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 __________________ 81 camaro 355 4/spd 342 posi my first love. 67 swb step 454/4spd ott 373 posi 4/7 drop. 2000 s10 zr2 little blue truck that never gets stuck. '74 heald super bronc vt8. tecumseh powered moon rover.



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