Took a little hammer and tested some rust spots in the box, well let's just say i got big holes now. Thinking of cutting it out and fiberglassing, if the truck is even worth it as I found a few more issues with the engine. -_-

 

Your post count currently reads "117." So that would make it more than 100 or 100 plus posts.


And again I don't see any pictures on the "first page" of this thread, the main forum or the 2nd generation sub forum. The only picture I could find, associated with your user name, only showed the front and passenger side of your truck. I could not see any rust in that picture.
Anyways good luck with it.

 

I agree with the POR15, from what I've seen by friends that have used it its self leveled and so far "after 2 years" stopped their rust. Though it was only surface rust and a little penetration on the frame. If it's anything too punky I'd sandblast it or cut it out lol.

 

POR 15 is good stuff, but don't expose it to sunlight or it'll fade out something fierce. clear coat it.

 

POR15 works in some areas but fails quickly when exposed to light. It also will not stick to paint, powdercoat, or bare mtetal that is shiney clean. You will have to sandblast or etch it.
The best thing to do is to cut or grind off the rust, weld in new panels, treat them with an acid wash and then coat the undersides with a cold galvanizing spray.
Then undercoat the area and paint the exposed outside surfaces. Use an etching primer so your primer sealer can get a good grip and then colorcoat.
BTW you can take shortcuts on this but your steel will last accordingly.

Moving to Arizona is also a good idea...except the sun rots your tires and rubber and if you live near the large cities you'll have to get your ride smog tested yearly. Then there's the car thieves, door dingers, druggies, and illegals.
Oh and its gonna be 120 degrees in Yuma and 116 in Phoenix.

I miss Del Taco and Filibertos, also Mt Lemmon, Prescott and Sedona