Builds Out with the old and in with the new!(turboed 2h!)now no longer turbo, but rebuilt! (9 Viewers)

[mongoose2231]

Once the floor is cleared of all the tar, I can start cutting and welding.

 

[mongoose2231]

So, as of today, it's all done. Took about 6 hours and looks good, with the exception of, ofcourse, the rust!

 

[mongoose2231]

This morning I went ahead and stripped the roof gutters. Plenty surface rust there. I also took off the driver's door. Plenty rust on the bottom of that door as well. In fact, I think all my doors need some level of attention. I then pointed a light betwwen the A pillar and fender and looks like I have a patch of surface rust there as well! Pffft, go figure.
I then quickly realized I have gone down the damn rabit hole, again!!!

 

[mongoose2231]

And a couple more pictures...

 

[mongoose2231]

I am going to be ordering some rust encapsulator, and after treating the rust in the gutter, I will try and get them released. I will be following this thread:

Rain Gutter seam and drip rail reseal

Instead of creating another post on this same thing, and since I basically did the exact same thing with a slightly different product, I thought I'd just tag onto this post. I tried to get the Maxim product the OP used, but found it unavailable everywhere I looked. I contacted 3M about their...

forum.ih8mud.com

To help with that.

 

[pistonpete]

Gutters are not that bad.

 

[pistonpete]

I mean WOW that's a lot of rust, you should part that thing out ! I'll take the turbo..

 

[mongoose2231]

Hahahah, the idea is to fix the darn thing, not part it out! The good thing is I have a spare tuck that I will be cutting patches out of to weld and replace rusty areas on my truck! As far as the turbo goes, it's a home brew. I can help you with some parts list if you are looking ro go that route.

 

[pistonpete]

Yes, I know, I have been lurking for awhile in your thread. I am not quite ready to talk turbo yet, but I will be soon.

 

[mongoose2231]

Cheers! Indeed..

 

[mongoose2231]

Managed to take all doors off and and worked on losening the bolts on the rear bumper. Hopefully, I will be able to take that off tomorrow and get a move on with the plan to cut the rust out.
I have ordered some rust encapsulator and seam sealer for some proper treatment.

 

[mongoose2231]

Today, I have managed to take off that hefty Kaymar bumper. That thing weighs in at a ton! I had to cut 4 bolts as I couldn't remove them. I then proceeded to remove the spare tire carrier from under the truck. That cross member carrier hasn't been in use since I got the vehicle. I am debating whether I should put it back or not. I think I will remove the fuel tank as well. I have a spare and if mine is showing signs of rotting, it will get replaced. Now, I have a question. The fuel tank vent doohickey with a bunch of hoses connected to it in the passenger side quarter is not really necessary for my diesel truck, am I mistaken?? I thought those were only needed for gas vehicles. I want tonremove it if it isn't needed. I also removed what appears to be a factory trailer wiring controller thing. The truck had a tow package installed but i pulled all that $hit out because i will not tow with this vehicle.

 

[mongoose2231]

I also found a bunch of rust in the rear crossmember. I cut it out and will weld new metal in place.

 

[mongoose2231]

The rear quarters are pretty horrbile. I wonder if someone has a couple of them for sale.
My spare truck has relatively good metal but it is mangled pretty badly.

This is what I am dealing with on the driver's side.

 

[mongoose2231]

I do have good dog legs and rockers that I can cut and replace. I guess we will see how this is going to go.

 

[pistonpete]

FLASHBACKS !!! lots of work there. I can't remember who, bit I know somebody make the lower quarter patch's. The rear body member's a b&%# to fix..

First time I have seen a converter for the trailer like that.

 

[mongoose2231]

Yep, I know I am in for a world of hurt, but I am not going to run from it. Let's see what happens.

 

[Earwigg]

Looks like it's growing. Maybe cut the bottom off the rear quarters?

 

[mongoose2231]

I am cutting the bottoms and shortening them like others have done.

 

[pistonpete]

Thats what I did to my quarters also..