Body work estimate....really?
02-25-2013, 08:15 PM
#11
Senior Member
What about adding a drain hole in the gas cap cavity? Or is there already one? I haven't checked. But maybe it would help. I don't want water staying in that area.
I have slight rust around the bed-side where the door touches.
I have slight rust around the bed-side where the door touches.
02-25-2013, 10:53 PM
#12
It would have to be a decent size hole for it to drain correctly, but then a hole in the metal will end up causing rust. Plus you might see the hole just under the door, even when its closed. Take a look in there next time it rains, you will see what I mean.
02-26-2013, 08:14 AM
#14
Senior Member
Thread Starter
I'll try and get some photos this morning before work.
This may be a stupid question but what makes a write up? Or what's the difference from a "regular" thread?
This may be a stupid question but what makes a write up? Or what's the difference from a "regular" thread?
02-26-2013, 09:22 AM
#17
0.9% is for suckers!
I would look for a whole bed on better condition and swap it out. No doubt. Even if you have to drive to the bed and swap it right there.
Last edited by HoustonRider; 02-26-2013 at 09:24 AM.
02-26-2013, 10:28 AM
#18
Senior Member
A new bed is $1000 lightly used (work body conversion places sell them).. Paints about 500 - 1000 That quote is a bit too high.. He's charging you shop rate on hours spent.
A note to all f150 owners: the gas tank area rusts! Nobody's exempt from this... Water pools inside the door and gets under the paint... Get some RTV black silicone and glaze this area with some q tips... If your rusting already: sand the paint down, prime it 3 times, paint it with a q tip, then RTV the entire bottom half of the door... I saw it on every (like 30) f150's I test drove before I bought mine. After this procedure, I've had no paint chipping or rusting issues develop...
A note to all f150 owners: the gas tank area rusts! Nobody's exempt from this... Water pools inside the door and gets under the paint... Get some RTV black silicone and glaze this area with some q tips... If your rusting already: sand the paint down, prime it 3 times, paint it with a q tip, then RTV the entire bottom half of the door... I saw it on every (like 30) f150's I test drove before I bought mine. After this procedure, I've had no paint chipping or rusting issues develop...
02-26-2013, 03:50 PM
#20
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