Auto body repair & detailing/truck bed repair

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Expert: William Forster - 9/28/2007


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If you have a truck bed & floor boards rusting would sheet metal be the  best way to go with repairing both?

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Sheet metal is absolutely the way to go. Nothing else has the strength, or the longevety, of a properly patched panel. Panels can be attached with glue, welded, or both. I like to glue the lower parts of a patch, where water is likely to penetrate it. Then I like to weld the upper portions so that it has ultimate strength. Either or is fine, however. I would seriously consider just welding the bed floor if you plan to use the bed to haul anything. Glue will be fine for a show truck. Bill

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22 year veteran, 2 years of vocational training. A.S.E. certified Master collision repair/refinish technician. I-CAR certified. 17 yrs. GM experience. I can answer most questions related to automotive body repairs, ranging from small scratch repairs all the way up to the most extensive collision repairs. I can expertly advise people on what to expect from their body shop experience, right down to what self repairs should, and should not, be done. Lastly, I can advise tricks and tips for classic car restoration, such as lead repairs. SORRY, I DO NOT DO ONLINE ESTIMATES OR GIVE PARTS PRICES!! BE PREPARED FOR THE CORRECT ANSWER- NOT THE ONE YOU WANT TO HEAR. I won't B.S. you, or sugar coat answers. Just plain, hard facts.

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