T'all rust spots, and FAQ

[jmbrodsky@domain.elided]

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Dan,


Having my T'all for only a few months, the only things I can metion are
the rust spots.  As usual the rear fenders rust above the wheel wells, in the 
same places as Scout IIs.  The windshield cowl drains clog up with leaves, and 
commonly rust through either the cowl into the firewall, into the passenger 
area, or through the drain area and into the front fender.  Look in the front 
fender well for this one as: when I hit a puddle with the drivers' kick panel 
vent open, I get water in all over my left foot.  Also the roof rails (rain 
gutters) rust through and allow water into the pillars and down to the floor, or
the inside of the dash.  The rear corners or the roof by the retracting glass 
window tend to crack as they flex when the body flexes, and thus form a small 
crack horizonatally to the outside of the truck.  The bottoms of the rear roof 
pillars (all the way in the back) tend to rust where they meet the body due to 
the afore mentioned cracks letting water in.  The bottom of the tailgate rusts 
totally out, and can only be seen by taking the interior panel off (about 20 
sheet metal screws).  This is not so much an aesthetic thing, as a structural 
thing.  The support for the hinges on the bottom of the door wanes as rust 
increases.

     I'm sure I'll think of more, but that's it for now.


     -Joel Brodsky

         '76 IHC Scout II 345/tf727
         '75 IHC Travelall 150 4wd 392/tf727
         '72 Chev Carryall 3dr 4wd 350/th350 sold, but not forgotten.


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Date: Thu, 13 Nov 1997 08:26:19 -0800
From: Don Bowen <donb@domain.elided>
Subject: General information wanted

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  Are there any
problem rust spots with the body?  What sort of options are available? Any
general comments / warnings to pass along?

Don Bowen   Senior Software Engineer
Valley Center, CA  Virtual Integrators
donb@domain.elided   Don.bowen@domain.elided

http://www.users.cts.com/crash/d/donb
http://www.integrators.com/bowens

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Date: Thu, 13 Nov 1997 12:33:34 -0600
From: Jeffrey.Deaver@domain.elided
Subject: FAQ 

        I've got an addition to the FAQ for the broken shift cable repair in 
Scout IIs with 727.  Should I post it to the digest for approval?  How do I 
submit it for the FAQ?  I can also write up FAQ entries for many OEM body metal 
replacements on a Scout II except the rear 1/4 panels.  I've done front fenders,
grill, hood, windshield, tailgate, top, doors, bumper, strengthened the rear bed
corners for swingaway tire carriers, and completely done the door innards many 
times over.  Anyone need to replace the spring in a window regulator?  Done it 
many times, and I still get calls from my Uncle's shop for a quick once over for
his customers.  My windows are easier to roll up than down with the new springs!

Please let me know, as I'd like to contribute.

  Thanks,


     -Joel Brodsky

         '76 IHC Scout II 345/tf727
         '75 IHC Travelall 150 4wd 392/tf727
         '72 Chev Carryall 3dr 4wd 350/th350 sold, but not forgotten.
     
     
     
     
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