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tino0217 · 01-23-2019, 12:05 AM

I was getting ready to change my front window on my 71 C10 and I noticed on the inside of the cab above the Rubber seal. Quite a bit of rust that's eaten through the cab maybe a quarter inch in some gaps and some minimal what should I do with these gaps should I fill it in with Bondo? I don't know what to do does anybody have any ideas?

ApacheNick · 01-23-2019, 12:20 AM

Please post pics so we can see what your dealing with.

The only real fix for rust is to remove it all.Bondo over rust will only lead to bigger problems.

**mongocanfly** · 01-23-2019, 01:04 AM

Picturing it in my head, the last thing youd want to do is fill rusty holes with bondo...you've got to neutralize and remove the rust...grinding, replacing, and welding is the only way to fix it properly....

franken · 01-23-2019, 08:37 PM

Assuming front window means windshield, this is from the seam sealer in the gutters failing, or possibly the rubber windshield seal failing to keep out water.
Sadly, the solution is pull the windshield, remove the seam sealer in the gutters, blast and start metalwork.

MP&C · 01-23-2019, 10:17 PM

Check out how Roger repaired that area in his truck..

http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=582950

tino0217 · 01-24-2019, 05:00 AM

This is definitely a can of worms I'll be opening up. I guess I'll be learning to weld or explain why there is a cab in the yard to the lil women. lol

**mongocanfly** · 01-24-2019, 08:28 AM

This may not be something you want to learn how to weld on....thin sheet is not fun...especially if you cant access the backside....

tino0217 · 01-29-2019, 04:34 AM

Well it looks like I'm going to have to learn to weld I just posted a thread on what type of welder I should buy as a newbie I know I can do it I have a lot of patience and I'm ready to tackle this situation and Project. I'm just trying to figure out how to explain to the wife why she seen a blue arc in the yard. Lol

72HuggerK20 · 01-30-2019, 12:24 PM

You'll want a MIG welder, preferably not flux cored MIG. Something along the lines of a Hobart Handler 140 would work and not break the bank. A miller 211 or similar from lincoln or esab would be a good choice if you think you'll want to weld other things in the future.

**mongocanfly** · 01-30-2019, 05:36 PM

I would look at the Vulcan welders...we're using them at work and I have to say they are one sweet machine....mig/tig/stick.....110 or 220....harbor freight sells them.....it welds smoother than my Hobart 180... and I agree shielding gas only....no flux core....

tino0217 · 01-30-2019, 11:13 PM

Thanks i appreciate the advice, research it

01-23-2019, 12:05 AM	#1
tino0217 Registered User Join Date: May 2017 Location: Seatac, wa Posts: 172	What should i do to rust in cab I was getting ready to change my front window on my 71 C10 and I noticed on the inside of the cab above the Rubber seal. Quite a bit of rust that's eaten through the cab maybe a quarter inch in some gaps and some minimal what should I do with these gaps should I fill it in with Bondo? I don't know what to do does anybody have any ideas?

01-23-2019, 12:20 AM	#2
ApacheNick Registered User Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Dawson Creek, B.C. Posts: 143	Re: What should i do to rust in cab Please post pics so we can see what your dealing with. The only real fix for rust is to remove it all.Bondo over rust will only lead to bigger problems. __________________ Nick 1961 Apache short stepside 4X4 SBW 348/4 speed 1960 Apache C-20 long fleet custom cab BBW 283/4 Speed 1967 rust bucket Olds Cutlass with a 455 1972 GMC K-15 350/4 speed long fleet

01-23-2019, 01:04 AM	#3
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,581	Re: What should i do to rust in cab Picturing it in my head, the last thing youd want to do is fill rusty holes with bondo...you've got to neutralize and remove the rust...grinding, replacing, and welding is the only way to fix it properly.... __________________ Mongo...aka Greg RIP Dad RIP Jesse 1981 C30 LQ9 NV4500..http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753598 Mongos AD- LS3 TR6060...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post8522334 Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...63#post8082563 2023 Chevy Z71..daily driver

01-23-2019, 08:37 PM	#4
franken Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Somewhere Posts: 3,052	Re: What should i do to rust in cab Assuming front window means windshield, this is from the seam sealer in the gutters failing, or possibly the rubber windshield seal failing to keep out water. Sadly, the solution is pull the windshield, remove the seam sealer in the gutters, blast and start metalwork.

01-23-2019, 10:17 PM	#5
MP&C Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Leonardtown, MD Posts: 1,633	Re: What should i do to rust in cab Check out how Roger repaired that area in his truck.. http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=582950 __________________ Robert

01-24-2019, 05:00 AM	#6
tino0217 Registered User Join Date: May 2017 Location: Seatac, wa Posts: 172	Re: What should i do to rust in cab This is definitely a can of worms I'll be opening up. I guess I'll be learning to weld or explain why there is a cab in the yard to the lil women. lol

01-24-2019, 08:28 AM	#7
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,581	Re: What should i do to rust in cab This may not be something you want to learn how to weld on....thin sheet is not fun...especially if you cant access the backside.... __________________ Mongo...aka Greg RIP Dad RIP Jesse 1981 C30 LQ9 NV4500..http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753598 Mongos AD- LS3 TR6060...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post8522334 Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...63#post8082563 2023 Chevy Z71..daily driver

01-29-2019, 04:34 AM	#8
tino0217 Registered User Join Date: May 2017 Location: Seatac, wa Posts: 172	Re: What should i do to rust in cab Well it looks like I'm going to have to learn to weld I just posted a thread on what type of welder I should buy as a newbie I know I can do it I have a lot of patience and I'm ready to tackle this situation and Project. I'm just trying to figure out how to explain to the wife why she seen a blue arc in the yard. Lol

01-30-2019, 12:24 PM	#9
72HuggerK20 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Titonka, IA Posts: 112	Re: What should i do to rust in cab You'll want a MIG welder, preferably not flux cored MIG. Something along the lines of a Hobart Handler 140 would work and not break the bank. A miller 211 or similar from lincoln or esab would be a good choice if you think you'll want to weld other things in the future.

01-30-2019, 05:36 PM	#10
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,581	Re: What should i do to rust in cab I would look at the Vulcan welders...we're using them at work and I have to say they are one sweet machine....mig/tig/stick.....110 or 220....harbor freight sells them.....it welds smoother than my Hobart 180... and I agree shielding gas only....no flux core.... __________________ Mongo...aka Greg RIP Dad RIP Jesse 1981 C30 LQ9 NV4500..http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753598 Mongos AD- LS3 TR6060...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post8522334 Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...63#post8082563 2023 Chevy Z71..daily driver

01-30-2019, 11:13 PM	#11
tino0217 Registered User Join Date: May 2017 Location: Seatac, wa Posts: 172	Re: What should i do to rust in cab Thanks i appreciate the advice, research it



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