*&^%$#! Rust

CORover

CORover

Well-known member
Jun 11, 2007
745
65
Colorado, USA
So after drying out from a swim in the river, I found some really bad rust spots, holes really. Below both A pillars, outside below the B pillars not quite so bad, and the wheel wells below the C pillars less than both other spots. All pretty typical from what I have read. I did not think that would happen in Colorado but oh well.


The real question is what has had the most success on a cost and longevity scale?
I can just patch in some metal, caulk it, rivets or screws and run it til it falls apart.
Patch in some panels cut from a donor vehicle.
Do a body swap.


I am in this way to far to junk it and start over, and I don't want to anyway. It is not a daily driver it is for off road fun now.


Thoughts and experiences requested.
 
squirt

squirt

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Nov 13, 2008
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Los Angeles
If it's just an off road vehicle, either cut out the rust and put in some basic patches, or else just run it as is. It clearly wasn't bothering you until you dug into it.
 
CORover

CORover

Well-known member
Jun 11, 2007
745
65
Colorado, USA
Honestly I think I was in denial. That's not the river I was in, it was the South Platte River. It was not until then that I really noticed the holes after I took on a lot of water. It does not seem to be affecting performance yet. I am leaning toward patch as best as I can with some water proofing and wait until the doors wont close anymore. That will be when the body collapses and it's time to move on.
 
jymmiejamz

jymmiejamz

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Dec 5, 2004
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Los Angeles, Ca
Honestly, I would just do a shitty patch to keep the cold/hot/water out. Other than that, buy a rust free truck and transfer everything over.
 
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