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into69z · 09-14-2011, 10:06 PM

I spent my day rubbing out, polishing and waxing my 69 just encase i took it to the show later this week. I decided to clean out the interior and while I was vacuuming, I saw this little rusty spot and started poking around and discovered this- this truck has spent it's life in SoCal and has been in the family since 1974-never thought I would see this-anyways, what is the best way to fix it? ( I really know, but I want to see if there are alternatives since it's small). If I need to weld it, what's a good welder to get or??????

tow guys · 09-14-2011, 11:07 PM

That looks a bit too big to just wire wheel and por, I think.
Best way to fix it and ensure it won't return is to cut out the infected area and weld in a patch. Probably not what you wanted to hear but it will be done right. I'm sure the rest of the truck warrants a decent repair.
As for a welder, I have a basic Lincoln 100 with a gas conversion and it hasn't let me down once. I can weld guard rails with this thing if I need to.

**leddzepp** · 09-14-2011, 11:46 PM

If you do not want to cut and weld it (time and $$$ if you do not have a welder) clean it up and POR it. It may not be the "best" way to do it, but it will last the rest of your lifetime. If you are looking to give welding a try, then go for it, that is a good area to learn on.

Shyguy · 09-15-2011, 04:01 PM

My '67 had the same problem on both sides, but even worse. I cut out the rusted areas and treated them with rust inhibitior and made patch panels and welded them in.

You should also remove all the padded material to see if any more problems are hidding underneath.

Longhorn Man · 09-15-2011, 04:27 PM

odds are there is a leak on the passenger side cowl... very common. May wanna look into fixing that before you do anything.

into69z · 09-15-2011, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

odds are there is a leak on the passenger side cowl... very common. May wanna look into fixing that before you do anything.

good idea-it rained last night so I went out to check for leaks and this is what I found:

Longhorn Man · 09-15-2011, 06:48 PM

ahhhh, the second common leak that drips on the floor.
It usually leaks in the actual cowl, where the windshield wiper arms come up through. The bottom of that cowl vent is over your feet (as seated in the truck) on the inside of the cab.

**special-K** · 09-16-2011, 07:27 AM

Windshield sealer will cure that.

09-14-2011, 10:06 PM	#1
into69z "brand new second-hand" Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: White House, Tennessee Posts: 526	What's the best way to fix this? I spent my day rubbing out, polishing and waxing my 69 just encase i took it to the show later this week. I decided to clean out the interior and while I was vacuuming, I saw this little rusty spot and started poking around and discovered this- this truck has spent it's life in SoCal and has been in the family since 1974-never thought I would see this-anyways, what is the best way to fix it? ( I really know, but I want to see if there are alternatives since it's small). If I need to weld it, what's a good welder to get or?????? Attached Images __________________ Steve 69 3/4t custom camper tilt,am/fm,speed warning,air gauge,buddy buckets,aux battery, big block,p/s,p/b,a/c 67 Camaro 96 Impala ss-sold 04 hybrid Honda-saving gas for the blue truck!:b69:

09-14-2011, 11:07 PM	#2
tow guys Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Bayville NJ Posts: 385	Re: What's the best way to fix this? That looks a bit too big to just wire wheel and por, I think. Best way to fix it and ensure it won't return is to cut out the infected area and weld in a patch. Probably not what you wanted to hear but it will be done right. I'm sure the rest of the truck warrants a decent repair. As for a welder, I have a basic Lincoln 100 with a gas conversion and it hasn't let me down once. I can weld guard rails with this thing if I need to. __________________ Check out my 70 GMC tow truck project here.......http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=440431 Member of the 1-Ton Club! http://www.eastcoastcarandtruck.org

09-14-2011, 11:46 PM	#3
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,018	Re: What's the best way to fix this? If you do not want to cut and weld it (time and $$$ if you do not have a welder) clean it up and POR it. It may not be the "best" way to do it, but it will last the rest of your lifetime. If you are looking to give welding a try, then go for it, that is a good area to learn on. __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

09-15-2011, 04:01 PM	#4
Shyguy Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southeast Missouri Posts: 2,436	Re: What's the best way to fix this? My '67 had the same problem on both sides, but even worse. I cut out the rusted areas and treated them with rust inhibitior and made patch panels and welded them in. You should also remove all the padded material to see if any more problems are hidding underneath. __________________ '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.

09-15-2011, 04:27 PM	#5
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: What's the best way to fix this? odds are there is a leak on the passenger side cowl... very common. May wanna look into fixing that before you do anything.

09-15-2011, 06:48 PM	#7
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: What's the best way to fix this? ahhhh, the second common leak that drips on the floor. It usually leaks in the actual cowl, where the windshield wiper arms come up through. The bottom of that cowl vent is over your feet (as seated in the truck) on the inside of the cab.

09-16-2011, 07:27 AM	#8
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: What's the best way to fix this? Windshield sealer will cure that. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~



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