Gary Lewis Posted November 10, 2020 Share Posted November 10, 2020 How much is 3M's plural component gun, to apply that stuff? IIRC Gary borrowed John (the body man's) gun for the panel bonding adhesive used to extend Dad's transmission tunnel. Yes, I borrowed the gun. It worked well, but the adhesive is pricey and the gun is expensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machspeed Posted November 10, 2020 Author Share Posted November 10, 2020 How much is 3M's plural component gun, to apply that stuff? IIRC Gary borrowed John (the body man's) gun for the panel bonding adhesive used to extend Dad's transmission tunnel. Jim, I think I gave around $55 for mine off Amazon several years ago. It's gone up in price. It is not the 3M gun though, rather an aftermarket, but one of good quality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkF100 Posted November 10, 2020 Share Posted November 10, 2020 I just did the area under the cowl on my 83. Dug all of the old seam sealant out, sanded and, sprayed rust inhibitor. I resealed with All Around seam sealant and sprayed again with rust inhibitor. After seeing this post, I dug out the drip rails. Oh wow! Big holes. I used what was left of the seam sealant. It rained today and no water up front. Did see a few drips in the back of the cab. Will have to go further with repairs on the rails once the cab is off of the frame before the paint job. That 3M seam sealer may be the way to go. The price doesn't seem to be so high when you consider what is at stake. Thanks for the heads up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rembrant Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 Jim, I think I gave around $55 for mine off Amazon several years ago. It's gone up in price. It is not the 3M gun though, rather an aftermarket, but one of good quality. This truck just popped up for sale in Canada. Check out the drip rails... https://www.kijiji.ca/v-cars-trucks/st-catharines/1980-ford-f-150-4x4/1544318790?undefined  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 This truck just popped up for sale in Canada. Check out the drip rails... https://www.kijiji.ca/v-cars-trucks/st-catharines/1980-ford-f-150-4x4/1544318790?undefined And that's just the damage you can SEE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArdWrknTrk Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 And that's just the damage you can SEE! http://www.garysgaragemahal.com/uploads/6/5/8/7/65879365/money-mouth-face-23x23_orig.png I had a spot on my passenger side B-pillar rust out because the doubled up rear of the door opening was not caulked at the top. That may be because my rack hangs beyond the drip rails and more water than usual would fall into the seam. It was more challenging to fix because you can't get at the back of it. Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machspeed Posted January 4, 2021 Author Share Posted January 4, 2021 This truck just popped up for sale in Canada. Check out the drip rails... https://www.kijiji.ca/v-cars-trucks/st-catharines/1980-ford-f-150-4x4/1544318790?undefined Glad I didn't have that mess to clean up. For sure, I'd still be working on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1986F150Six Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 Glad I didn't have that mess to clean up. For sure, I'd still be working on it. https://www.amazon.com/Ford-EOTZ-1051700-RAIL-ROOF-SIDE/dp/B000O0P1R8 https://www.ebay.com/itm/FORD-OEM-84-91-F-250-Roof-Drip-Rail-Right-EOTZ1051700A/164598530706?epid=1228282869&hash=item2652d64292:i:164598530706 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRittaler Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 This truck just popped up for sale in Canada. Check out the drip rails... https://www.kijiji.ca/v-cars-trucks/st-catharines/1980-ford-f-150-4x4/1544318790?undefined I just dug the sealant out of my driverside one. Hit a couplerust spots near it with the wheel and poof! Instant hole. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 I just dug the sealant out of my driverside one. Hit a couplerust spots near it with the wheel and poof! Instant hole. So, what's the plan, Chris? How are you going to fill the holes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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