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Old Nov 23, 2022 | 08:45 AM
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Hi guys have a bunch of questions about restoring the 2003 f-150 xlt. Any recommendations on method of dealing with rust- reformer, Paint, undercoating etc. Does anybody know of replacement cab supports you can buy or am I


gonna have to fabricate something.
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Old Nov 23, 2022 | 07:25 PM
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Originally Posted by FordEnthusiast2003
Hi guys have a bunch of questions about restoring the 2003 f-150 xlt. Any recommendations on method of dealing with rust- reformer, Paint, undercoating etc. Does anybody know of replacement cab supports you can buy or am I


gonna have to fabricate something.
A wire wheel is your best friend...before I get into that I'd say you might want to check a junkyard for a cleaner frame...might save some time and trouble.

With regards to the wire wheel on an angle grinder, it made short work of the rust on my frame rails, although it was mostly surface for me

Before:


After


​​​​Also cleaned the snot out of my fender well where the battery rotted out a bit:


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