How Can I Tell If A Panel Is Covered In Surface Rust Of If A Panel Is Rotted Through?

"S65" (granthp) 11/29/2016 at 17:55 • Filed to: Dodge Ram, Rusty But Trusty, V8

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It’s about that family member’s Dodge Ram I posted awhile ago. I’d go outside and take pictures but it’s raining and dark.

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Steve in Manhattan > S65 11/29/2016 at 17:57

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Not sure what your question is but, magnet?

crowmolly > S65 11/29/2016 at 17:57

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Huh?

Die-Trying > S65 11/29/2016 at 18:02

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take your finger, and mash on the rust. really push on it.....if your finger pushes all the way through, well its rusted through. if it doesnt, surface rust. if you get brave enough, use an icepick or screwdriver instead of just your finger.......

vicali > Die-Trying 11/29/2016 at 18:03

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From the mouths of aircooled enthusiast.. this.

S65 > Die-Trying 11/29/2016 at 18:03

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Hold up I’m gonna try this

Die-Trying > S65 11/29/2016 at 18:04

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make sure you have the owners permission first.....

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Die-Trying 11/29/2016 at 18:11

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Unfortunately it is the best way. I squeezed and poked the fuck out of the last car I bought in all the familiar areas that are prone to rust. I did not ask for permission... Probably because I was fairly certain I was going to buy it anyway.

S65 > Die-Trying 11/29/2016 at 18:11

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It appears to be surface rust, I’m allowed to mess with it a bit, so long as I don’t paint or something

vicali > Die-Trying 11/29/2016 at 18:12

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lol, sellers love it when you pull out the flatblade and start poking.. another one that saved me from a basket case vert Ghia was to open both doors and wiggle them..

Die-Trying > vicali 11/29/2016 at 18:53

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scary watching all the hinge supports, heater channel flex and wiggle, and crackle/flake if its rusted.......

CaptDale - is secretly British > S65 11/29/2016 at 18:57

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That is natural weight reduction bro!!

vicali > Die-Trying 11/29/2016 at 19:06

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dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford > S65 11/29/2016 at 19:09

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I can’t lie, I like the way that looks. The patina really gives a good work truck look to it. Clear coat and fix up the mechanicals and call it a day.

S65 > dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford 11/29/2016 at 19:14

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It needs headers

merged-5876237249235911857-hrw8uc > dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford 11/29/2016 at 20:07

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That patina is pretty cool. The frame looks clean. You should be able to run that thing to 200k easy. Trans fluid change would be in order though. I’ve got 177k on my 99 Dakota RT and it’s still running strong. Anything that runs is worth a grand, and maybe a bit more because it’s a truck.

Rykilla303 > Die-Trying 11/30/2016 at 13:20

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this. i like a body hammer with a good point on it.