How to get rid of rust in top rail of ext cab

[Roert42]

So back seats folding out of the back wall instead of the sides under the windows?

interesting.

 

[Saddle Tramp]

Here's the real kicker. The cost to get the opening rear doors was only $00 in 2011.

 

[Roert42]

$00 is not too bad.

 

[Uncle Gump]

I sure wish mine had the doors... for $00.

 

[Saddle Tramp]

Woops.

$400

Still dirt cheap

 

[ZMan]

Its rusting underneath the trim? Really what I would do is sandblast it the best I can, prime it (2 part, not rattlecan junk), seam seal it, and paint it. If its between the panels you're kinda SOL though. Dang Florida trucks and their rusted out roofs (been there done that).

 

[Saddle Tramp]

Thank you. It's going to be a project. I will do my best.

 

[fixizin]

Got the same cab, same issue, same humid State, but on a '99... awaiting brave/innovative solutions, which hopefully don't involve welding...

PS: Is that flat, 45-degree "trim" piece really a spot-welded add-on, OR... is it actually the roof-and-side sheets rolled together, tucked under, and smashed flat???

 

[bobbywalter]

The only way....weld er up.


And even that won't work.



Chop top.....

 

[fixizin]

The only way....weld er up.

And even that won't work.

Chop top.....

Err, Umm, in a related thread, Craig0320 says they're just screwed on, but from inside the cab, and he posted pics...

... i.e. gotta pull the headliner... that's more my speed, AND... I gotta pull the headliner anyway... win-win.

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[bobbywalter]

Rust....where sheetmetel is pinch welded....never sleeps.....never goes away

Must weldinate....or convertiblenate

 

[fixizin]

Rust....where sheetmetel is pinch welded....never sleeps.....never goes away

Must weldinate....or convertiblenate

True that... OTOH, after 22 years, it's not even staining like the OP's so... might have to go superficial and/or rubber-coat... starve it of O2 and moisture...?

ALSO open to exciting Jeep-esque/Bronco/Rat Patrol "option tops" that let in da fresh air... and excite da chixxx! (Belt-fed HMG optional...)