Texican
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sl33py said:
I think I have a couple of more just like the one I pictured, this one is sold but if someone wants to drive to Bonham to pick it up we could get you one off.......
What would do about this roof rust?
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I think I have a couple of more just like the one I pictured, this one is sold but if someone wants to drive to Bonham to pick it up we could get you one off.......
Looks like a new roof would be the best.
I had one bad spot on mine, so I cut it out (about the size of a dime) and the wirewheeled the entire gutter. Only found a couple of other spots with surface only.
I did the repair, and then applied new body seam sealer to the whole thing, primed it, and blended to match. So far so good, underside of mine is perfect. I even put the chrome strips back on, as it made it 20 years the first go around, I should be able to get that much more out of it.
Good luck. I spent about 30 bucks in materials, and about 10 hours to do all of that because I was paranoid there would be more. I was lucky.
I had one bad spot on mine, so I cut it out (about the size of a dime) and the wirewheeled the entire gutter. Only found a couple of other spots with surface only.
I did the repair, and then applied new body seam sealer to the whole thing, primed it, and blended to match. So far so good, underside of mine is perfect. I even put the chrome strips back on, as it made it 20 years the first go around, I should be able to get that much more out of it.
Good luck. I spent about 30 bucks in materials, and about 10 hours to do all of that because I was paranoid there would be more. I was lucky.
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Bonham is only 470 miles away. 11 hrs?
That Sucks!
That really sucks! If you are interested, I have a 60 that I am parting out. I'll cut the roof off for ya. Or better yet, come out to Colorado for a vacation and take the roof back with you
That really sucks! If you are interested, I have a 60 that I am parting out. I'll cut the roof off for ya. Or better yet, come out to Colorado for a vacation and take the roof back with you
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I'm actually moving there for the winter, but I need to get this done before it snows
lowtideride said:
You should use naval jelly on the spots after you wire wheel (I prefer flapper wheels myself) to get rid of all the little hidden rust in those pits. Remove the naval jelly, degrease, hit it with spot putty, sand and prime.
Fred
WALoeIII said:I'm actually moving there for the winter, but I need to get this done before it snows
Where are you moving to in Colorado? It does not snow too much where I am. If it does, it usually sticks around for a few days and then it's gone. Replace your roof out here! I want to use up all of this 60 that I can.
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Somewhere where the snow does stick around. I plan on doing some snowlerboarding.
Then Colorado may not be your best choice! No snow here! The ski areas have been struggling for the past 5 or more years. A lot of the snow is man-made. Sure there are some areas that have ample amount but not like they used to.
I live 30 miles outside of Aspen and the weather is much different just in those few miles. If you really want snow, move to Alta, UT. My honest opinion.
Good luck to you and let me know if you need a roof.
I live 30 miles outside of Aspen and the weather is much different just in those few miles. If you really want snow, move to Alta, UT. My honest opinion.
Good luck to you and let me know if you need a roof.
Tapage
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I had the exact same problem .. heheheheeh ( nothing new )
https://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.php?t=52770&highlight=Soft+Top
I'm still awaiting the summer to do this .. !
https://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.php?t=52651&highlight=Soft+Top
I thought is the best fawk idea ..
https://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.php?t=52770&highlight=Soft+Top
I'm still awaiting the summer to do this .. !
https://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.php?t=52651&highlight=Soft+Top
I thought is the best fawk idea ..
Do they actually make a soft top, or is that a custom job?
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Well I was unable to source a roof locally. The plan right now is to wirewheel it all the way. Then I'm going to lay kevlar and epoxy and then bondo. Sand and paint it white.
good luck my son.
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Its a temporary solution for the next year or so. Then when it becomes an issue I can dedcide if I want to install a new roof, or move on to another vehicle.
I still vote tree sliders...I hope you save the truck. but it looks like its rusted pretty bad and that water hasnt been leaking anywhere good.
Well I would be inclined to find someone near you parting out a 60 and go there and chop the roof off like texas had and do that. Or wheel the hell out of it, make a stout roll cage, and put a sweet waterproof soft top on there!
cut the top and get some water proof speakers...cause ya need tunes when your sitting in the rain.
It's a shame that somebody doesn't make a fibreglass replacement for the roof. It would eliminate the rust between the spotweld seams, and the panel could be made to the standard shape or a Landrover Discovery style.
Plenty of the 60's have the rust above the gutter here in Oz.. there's gotta be a market!
Plenty of the 60's have the rust above the gutter here in Oz.. there's gotta be a market!
Tapage
Club 4X4 Panamá
RoddQLD said:
I'm also thninking in this option .. but you must need a bull bar in this case ..
