How much does it usually cost to have rust spots fixed correctly at a body shop? Rust to cab corners, floorboards, etc... Any info is appreciated

 

Generally speaking, rust repair done right is very labor intensive and if you are using a shop, that adds up to some serious money. I spent an entire winter (weekends and evenings) replacing the floors, hat channels and rear panel on a military jeep.

Recently, some of the guys in our local military vehicle club have used automotive grade epoxy to replace rusted panels with excellent results. It sounds crazy but they have been gluing doors on vehicles for years, strength is not an issue. No heat from welding or grinding so no chance of distorting the sheet metal. The guys even replicated the spot welds so the use of the glue cannot be detected. I have never tried it, but will likely give it a go on my next restoration. Just a thought.

 

Shopping around for trucks and just wondering how much to stay away from, don't Want to blow my entire initial budget on rust repairs...

 

i was quoted 1187 to do the bed alone on my truck. It depends on where the rust is. cab corners doors and floors are the most costly. bed sides and feders are cheaper to replace than rework. but they don't really affect any other part of the truck so those you can always do last

 

you can find a 84 bed cheaper,look around,depending what part of the Great part of the USA you are from an 84 bed cant be more than 500. want me to look here in Tx let me know. sixpack@tx.rr.com

 

Thanks for the offer. There isn't much to be had here in utah. I have a couple leads on a couple trucks that are a few hours south. i will let you know if they don't turn out to be what i had hoped for