Recently had a ton of body work done on my 73 Scout 2 and had it re-painted. Pulled up the rubber mat in the front passenger area and found a ton of rust and two holes the rust has formed-about the size of a baseball each. Wondering what the most cost effective way to tackle this problem is???
Rust holes in my floor
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Michael Mayben
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I'm moving this thread to the "basic" sub-forum.
Depends on your skill level...
Probably should replace the floors panels -- new ones are available -- I assume ihon can get them for you... Might even have them in stock.
Curious question -- I assume the body shop would have seen the holes / rust. Rubber mats are notorious for "holding" mositure.
Probably should replace the floors panels -- new ones are available -- I assume ihon can get them for you... Might even have them in stock.
Curious question -- I assume the body shop would have seen the holes / rust. Rubber mats are notorious for "holding" mositure.
Robert Kenney
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Are you in the "rust belt" of the usa?
To start I would probe the floor with an ice pick of similar and expose the extent of the rust perforation. If the holes are localized you would do well to open them up to clean metal on the edges and weld in patches.
If you find a extensive rust problem you way do better to remove the floor section and install a patch panel.
To start I would probe the floor with an ice pick of similar and expose the extent of the rust perforation. If the holes are localized you would do well to open them up to clean metal on the edges and weld in patches.
If you find a extensive rust problem you way do better to remove the floor section and install a patch panel.
The previous owner did not do give this Scout a lot of tlc, so I'm finding myself breathing life back into it. Here are a few pics. One is of the rust under the carpet-this is what its like under the entire front passenger rubber mat. After I figure out how I am going to get the rust out and repair the holes I am thinking about spraying linex on the cab floor to protect it. The second pic is of the new paint job...
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towpainter3
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As a paint and body man with 25+ years of experience, I can tell you this. Rust is like a cancer, the only way to properly repair it is to cut it out or to kill it in its tracks. As johnny said, do it right the first time. After you see how bad the damamge is , you must make the decision on which way is the permanent cure.
Yes you can weld in patches. But only if you have taken the steps to kill the rust. That means either blasting the affected ares or treating them chemically to remove it. Then cut out the ragged stuff to make easy to deal with edges and weld her up. After you must seal all the seams and treat the area with a corrosion resistant primer to prevent further infection. And rattle can primer or laquer based hot rod stuff wont work.
If you need any advice feel free to ask.
Posting pics after you get the carpet out and get it cleaned up would be great. I will be glad to help you on you decision.
Yes you can weld in patches. But only if you have taken the steps to kill the rust. That means either blasting the affected ares or treating them chemically to remove it. Then cut out the ragged stuff to make easy to deal with edges and weld her up. After you must seal all the seams and treat the area with a corrosion resistant primer to prevent further infection. And rattle can primer or laquer based hot rod stuff wont work.
If you need any advice feel free to ask.
Posting pics after you get the carpet out and get it cleaned up would be great. I will be glad to help you on you decision.