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  1. lavarok

    M1009 rusted front roof corner

    I just wish I had taken some photos of it for this thread! It was some work to separate the outer skin, but well worth it! My Saturday was productive, just not with vehicles...I had to change out my pool pump! Here is a pic of the new pump working hard.
  2. lavarok

    M1009 rusted front roof corner

    Oh yea, last photo for today....windshield installed! My buddy Brian that works for Safelite came by and reinstalled the window for me. Nothing like having a PRO save you time. Tomorrow I need to finish re-seaming and then paint. The Eastwood "Brushable" sealer is far from brushable in FL heat...
  3. lavarok

    M1009 rusted front roof corner

    Photo update.
  4. lavarok

    M1009 rusted front roof corner

    I dropped the truck off to have it welded today. I decided to leave this job to a pro. I should have it back Thursday 6/9. I plan to do a complete repaint inside and out this weekend. While I am at it I want to repaint the outside of my M1010 and my new M1031. It should be a productive weekend...
  5. lavarok

    M1009 rusted front roof corner

    Check your drip rails! I used a small screwdriver to poke around and found a few more holes I need to fix. I'm thinking either some metal filler, epoxy, or body solder. I haven't decided which route I want to go. I sprayed some Eastwood "Internal Frame Coating" into the holes and larger opening...
  6. lavarok

    M1009 rusted front roof corner

    Today's update.
  7. lavarok

    M1009 rusted front roof corner

    Good advice, I may do the same. As for why they rust here, I suspect the seam in the drip rail allows moisture into the corner and the whole area above and along the door opening. The seams on my drip rails need to be resealed; as well there are a few small holes along the seam I need to...
  8. lavarok

    M1009 rusted front roof corner

    A few more, looking at these I do think 3" more than where I drew my line would be perfect. I am certainly not a master welder, so this will be challenging to say the least.
  9. lavarok

    M1009 rusted front roof corner

    I used a sharpie to trace my intended work area. I'd like about 3" more than pictured along the windshield side to be safe, trailing down to 2-3" more on the door side. [thumbzup]
  10. lavarok

    M1009 rusted front roof corner

    I'll take a few photos with a ruler and some markings to give you a better idea. Thanks. His build thread is my inspiration!
  11. lavarok

    M1009 rusted front roof corner

    So I decided to fix a little rust problem on one of my M1009s. Ugh! Any advice for this repair? Anyone have a donor front roof corner? The bondo is not my handiwork. I found it like this once I started sanding.
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