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jb4short · 02-10-2010, 02:58 PM

on the inside of their fleetside bedside....specifically the flange area for mounting the wheel tub?

Do you plan on fixing it?

Pics?

POPO1984 · 02-10-2010, 04:19 PM

i do but i dont have any pics. why do you have a patch

**jaros44sr** · 02-10-2010, 04:41 PM

ME, me ,me, I had to use fiberglas (quick fix), until some reputable manufactorer decides to help me out. Do you know of any available?

Sorry, but it is tooooo ugly to post up pics. Luckily, it was in between the mounting nuts, so my wheel tub is pretty secure

redbaron69 · 02-10-2010, 08:45 PM

havent got the nerve to look there yet

i can only take so much at one time.

Bennett68C10 · 02-11-2010, 11:44 AM

I DO, I DO and will need some patch panels. I also don't have any pics not workin on the bed yet plus the front clip is sitting inside it right now lol.

**twotrucks** · 02-11-2010, 12:59 PM

You mean like this? Since I can't find an inner panel, I may replace the side.

sinned4me · 02-13-2010, 03:41 AM

wow thats so bad it creeped into the driveway. JK. mine is just as bad. Who makes the outer patch that has the indention around the lip?

dwaite72lnghrn · 02-13-2010, 11:00 AM

Similar rust spots just have to shovel the bed out to get pictures.

zammer · 02-13-2010, 11:18 AM

i have the rust spots in the exat same area as twotrucks... i too am interested in what to do.. I haven'y been able to find any repair panels made for this inner bed fender either, i was thinking i would just have to patch it with some scrap sheet, or try to do some weld metal buildup ..

Senator350 · 02-13-2010, 08:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tri-ProAutomotive

on the inside of their fleetside bedside....specifically the flange area for mounting the wheel tub?

Do you plan on fixing it?

Pics?

i plan on fixing mine, but will be severely demanding when it comes to the thickness of the patch

Hottrucks · 02-13-2010, 08:48 PM

ok let me ask since I havn't dove in to that ( maybe in a week or two) but I'm going to remove mine to tub my truck cn I save them I thought they unbolted and then I would just grind off the wheel well welds...maybe one of you can enlighten me before I attack them

jb4short · 03-04-2010, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Senator350

i plan on fixing mine, but will be severely demanding when it comes to the thickness of the patch

do you mean you don't want to use cheap, thin, panels?

have no fear...

http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=390196

msgross · 03-04-2010, 03:56 PM

1st pic, my rust.....

2nd pic, my patch panel

gcburdic · 03-04-2010, 04:37 PM

That'll teach rust to mess with you....won't it Big Mike

BTW....Nice plug for your new patch panels Tri-Pro....

**jaros44sr** · 03-04-2010, 04:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Senator350

i plan on fixing mine, but will be severely demanding when it comes to the thickness of the patch

Well, if thats the case, try 1/4" plate. It will take a long time to rust thru again

jb4short · 03-04-2010, 06:02 PM

thicker isn't always better....especially when you start welding

**jaros44sr** · 03-04-2010, 10:21 PM

I may have taken senator 350 out of context,I thought his reasonimg was...if there is more metal then it would take longer to rust thru. It has taken 40 years for this to happen, and if you repair it right, it should take another 40

I apologize to senator for any confusion I may have caused

Please, make the parts available

02-10-2010, 02:58 PM	#1
jb4short Damn Yankee Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lynchburg, VA Posts: 2,261	Who's got rust? on the inside of their fleetside bedside....specifically the flange area for mounting the wheel tub? Do you plan on fixing it? Pics?

02-10-2010, 04:19 PM	#2
POPO1984 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 1,133	Re: Who's got rust? i do but i dont have any pics. why do you have a patch __________________ 1972 SWB Medium Olive South Houston Instagram: Antbish84

02-10-2010, 04:41 PM	#3
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,694	Re: Who's got rust? ME, me ,me, I had to use fiberglas (quick fix), until some reputable manufactorer decides to help me out. Do you know of any available? Sorry, but it is tooooo ugly to post up pics. Luckily, it was in between the mounting nuts, so my wheel tub is pretty secure __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim Last edited by jaros44sr; 02-10-2010 at 04:44 PM.

02-10-2010, 08:45 PM	#4
redbaron69 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: marion nc Posts: 588	Re: Who's got rust? havent got the nerve to look there yet i can only take so much at one time. __________________ 69 short fleet 350/350 "under construction" 70 short step 307/3 speed

02-11-2010, 11:44 AM	#5
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: Who's got rust? I DO, I DO and will need some patch panels. I also don't have any pics not workin on the bed yet plus the front clip is sitting inside it right now lol. __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10 Last edited by Bennett68C10; 02-11-2010 at 11:45 AM.

02-11-2010, 12:59 PM	#6
twotrucks Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Louisville,Ky Posts: 383	Re: Who's got rust? You mean like this? Since I can't find an inner panel, I may replace the side. Attached Images

02-13-2010, 03:41 AM	#7
sinned4me Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: topeka, ks Posts: 49	Re: Who's got rust? wow thats so bad it creeped into the driveway. JK. mine is just as bad. Who makes the outer patch that has the indention around the lip?

02-13-2010, 11:00 AM	#8
dwaite72lnghrn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: central pa Posts: 1,525	Re: Who's got rust? Similar rust spots just have to shovel the bed out to get pictures. __________________ 72 longhorn c30 502BB/th400/fact air/4.11rear/ custom camper 72 bug(the better half's) under reconstruction 2009 HHR aqua blue 71 GMC k20 350/sm465 2009 Chevy hd3500 6.6 Victory Red crew cab dually Dave & Jeanne

02-13-2010, 11:18 AM	#9
zammer Addicted user Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 370	Re: Who's got rust? i have the rust spots in the exat same area as twotrucks... i too am interested in what to do.. I haven'y been able to find any repair panels made for this inner bed fender either, i was thinking i would just have to patch it with some scrap sheet, or try to do some weld metal buildup .. Last edited by zammer; 02-13-2010 at 11:20 AM.

02-13-2010, 08:48 PM	#11
Hottrucks Redefining LowBudget Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: lebanon Cow Hampshire Posts: 4,538	Re: Who's got rust? ok let me ask since I havn't dove in to that ( maybe in a week or two) but I'm going to remove mine to tub my truck cn I save them I thought they unbolted and then I would just grind off the wheel well welds...maybe one of you can enlighten me before I attack them __________________ 1970 C10 CST fleetside 472 ....big dreams little cash... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335721 SunShine Syndicate.. Mikes Sandwich Fair Run OCT 8th 2011 http://www.thesandwichfair.com/html/...auto_show.html

03-04-2010, 03:56 PM	#13
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Who's got rust? 1st pic, my rust..... 2nd pic, my patch panel Attached Images __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

03-04-2010, 04:37 PM	#14
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: Who's got rust? That'll teach rust to mess with you....won't it Big Mike BTW....Nice plug for your new patch panels Tri-Pro.... __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present Last edited by gcburdic; 03-04-2010 at 04:38 PM.

03-04-2010, 06:02 PM	#16
jb4short Damn Yankee Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lynchburg, VA Posts: 2,261	Re: Who's got rust? thicker isn't always better....especially when you start welding

03-04-2010, 10:21 PM	#17
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,694	Re: Who's got rust? I may have taken senator 350 out of context,I thought his reasonimg was...if there is more metal then it would take longer to rust thru. It has taken 40 years for this to happen, and if you repair it right, it should take another 40 I apologize to senator for any confusion I may have caused Please, make the parts available __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim



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