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Originally Posted by MP&C
One would have to see the panel first hand to weigh all the options. In many cases you'll find rust issues above a drip rail or above the windshield that stem from condensation gathering on the inside of the panel. If there were any such indicators at all, one might lean more toward a new roof skin, kill two (or three) birds with that one stone.
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Id like to get more into the question asked by Greg, and the partial response quoted above and get some opinions on my greater cab situation.
I had 3 pinholes in the top roof skin, that I was able to make "pea sized" by gouging the weak metal with a screw driver. I also had a small pinhole behind one corner of my windshield that I also gouged to be slightly larger. After cutting this area out, I had a deposit of rust flakes in the corner. I also had a small pinhole area in this same corner in the flat metal above the door frame.
I also have some surface and lightly/mildly pitted rust in other areas above the doors and behind the windshield, but it seems to be superficial and I cant poke any holes.
Ill post a few pictures to back up this description, some are in-repair or already done.
My questions is - what is the likelihood I would continue to get additional rust coming through future paint? This truck will stay dry, and has for the last 20 years or so. I believe most of the rust issues developed the first 3 decades of this trucks life.
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