Arizona rust (UPDATED 6/25/08)

[Heavy_Metal_Thunder_81]

Finally got around to rippin all the carpet out of the Cherokee. Found a little more rust than I would have liked but its workable. Going to be cutting it out and cleaning/prepping it all this weekend then if I have time Ill weld in some patches.
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e397/maynard1992/080602_201443.jpg
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http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e397/maynard1992/080602_201500.jpg
Ill be using some pretty think steel from out old fire door that someone backed into at work, then Ill rust convert all the surface rust, then prime and paint with chassis paint. Ill keep yall posted.

[fulsizjeep]

what? You pulled the carpet out for those little ole holes? :D :D :D

[Heavy_Metal_Thunder_81]

what? You pulled the carpet out for those little ole holes? :D :D :D
lol well, if I didnt there would be no floor to even talk about by this time next year...man, living in the rust belt sucks.

[Ristow]

yikes! what a piece! who screwed you on that truck?

[Heavy_Metal_Thunder_81]

yikes! what a piece! who screwed you on that truck?
Some podunk in the country of Wisconsin. Said it was rust free...yea, on the outside...look under all the bondo and the carpet and its a different story. Its ok though, you shoulda seen the J-truck my buddy bought from him...talk about junk yard fodder :rolleyes: :hide:
:lol: :lol: :lol:

Im JK Mike!!! lol! To me, its expected on this old of a rig, Arizona or not!

[Ristow]

you shoulda seen the J-truck my buddy bought from him...talk about junk yard fodder



i'm tellin' matt you said that!

[Lindel]

You can get some more practice with floorboards when I get there. Of course, finding good metal to weld to might be an issue...

[mattmopar440]

[quote=Heavy_Metal_Thunder_81]you shoulda seen the J-truck my buddy bought from him...talk about junk yard fodder
quote]

Just wait till it hits 90 and his AC dont work will see which truck a Junker :D :cool:

[fulsizjeep]

Just wait till it hits 90 and his AC dont work will see which truck a Junker :D :cool:You mean the 2 door station wagon right? :D

[Heavy_Metal_Thunder_81]

[quote=Heavy_Metal_Thunder_81]you shoulda seen the J-truck my buddy bought from him...talk about junk yard fodder
quote]

Just wait till it hits 90 and his AC dont work will see which truck a Junker :D :cool:
Your truck doesnt even have the option so youre S.O.L.:p

[mattmopar440]

Your truck doesnt even have the option so youre S.O.L.:p

some duct tape and a window shaker and we will see

[Heavy_Metal_Thunder_81]

Did some cutting...
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e397/maynard1992/080603_195837.jpg
Some air hammering...
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e397/maynard1992/080603_200508.jpg
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http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e397/maynard1992/080604_172956.jpg
Then, I had the Wookie do some welding!!! :thumbsup:
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e397/maynard1992/080604_195305.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e397/maynard1992/080604_203449.jpg
I can weld and Id do the welding myself but mine always dont look so great and with me not having carpet for awhile I want it to look decent.
More updates to come!!! :thumbsup:

[Heavy_Metal_Thunder_81]

what? You pulled the carpet out for those little ole holes? :D :D :D
Plus...my carpet and seats consisted of this when I got it...I think tearing it out is an improvement :rolleyes:
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e397/maynard1992/P1070374.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e397/maynard1992/P1070379.jpg

[mattmopar440]

MIKE!!!
:eek: jHons part out you're Cherokee better stop him:eek:

[Heavy_Metal_Thunder_81]

MIKE!!!
:eek: jHons part out you're Cherokee better stop him:eek:
Cut dat b*tch up! :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :cool:

[krek]

Cut dat b*tch up! :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :cool:

Floors first, w/t flares next? :banghead:

Seriously, looking good.

[Heavy_Metal_Thunder_81]

Floors first, w/t flares next? :banghead:

Seriously, looking good.

You did not just go there.......:eek: :banghead:

[Poley]

time to go topless

[Heavy_Metal_Thunder_81]

time to go topless
Thought about makin a soft top a few times but seems like too much work.

[tkiller13]

:confused: :confused: :confused:
im still looking for the "rust"

[Heavy_Metal_Thunder_81]

:confused: :confused: :confused:
im still looking for the "rust"
Its under all the BONDO!!! :eek:

[babywag]

Thought about makin a soft top a few times but seems like too much work.
Bah....few beers and a sawzall, it's quick and easy:D

Now go trim those flares and shoosh...

Here's the fate of the last WT I owned after I discovered rust in the floorboards.
http://p4.saignon.net/%7Etony/IMG_3997.JPG
http://p4.saignon.net/%7Etony/IMG4014.JPG
http://p4.saignon.net/%7Etony/IMG4015.JPG

[OBX-AUTOMOTIVE]

SORRY! YOUR RUST, LOOKS LIKE BIRD POOP TO ME!!!!.......NOW THIS IS RUST!!
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii24/skyraider50/Cherokee/Driverrear.jpg

[AlsChopShop]

i'm so glad i live in the PNW.....

http://sore4x4.com/forum/userpix/59_DSC00381_1.jpg

no rust here, just rust colored carpet insulation. :D

Al

[Heavy_Metal_Thunder_81]

i'm so glad i live in the PNW.....

http://sore4x4.com/forum/userpix/59_DSC00381_1.jpg

no rust here, just rust colored carpet insulation. :D

Al

Ya bastid :grumble: :rolleyes:

BTW I HATE that freakin fuzzy crap! I had to use a knotted wire wheel on my grinder to get it all off. What a pain...thanks a lot, Jeep :banghead:

[Heavy_Metal_Thunder_81]

SORRY! YOUR RUST, LOOKS LIKE BIRD POOP TO ME!!!!.......NOW THIS IS RUST!!
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii24/skyraider50/Cherokee/Driverrear.jpg
HEY!! THATS STILL BETTER THAN MY FIRST W/T!!!!! :thumbsup: :banghead: :rolleyes: :o :p

[Heavy_Metal_Thunder_81]

Didnt get a whole lot done this weekend as it was raining almost constantly. Got the drivers side finished up. Just got to patch up the passenger side, rust convert everything, prime, then seal it all up. The Wookie ended up ditching me so my buddy Mike and I finnished up the welding...and like I said, my welds aint too pretty :o :rolleyes:
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e397/maynard1992/080606_220124.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e397/maynard1992/080608_205850.jpg
This is what ended up being pulled out
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e397/maynard1992/080605_214808.jpg
:banghead: I thought these things didnt rust in Arizona :confused:

[JeepBountyHunter]

Get them seams covered in seam sealer....

[babywag]

This is what ended up being pulled out
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e397/maynard1992/080605_214808.jpg
:banghead: I thought these things didnt rust in Arizona :confused:

Any vehicle will rust, looks like it had a cowl or windshield leak.
Once that carpet sound deadening crap gets wet, it's rust central.

You should weld the patch panels to the floor supports.
Notice on the pieces you removed that they were spot welded to the supports.

[azwagoneer80]

:banghead: I thought these things didnt rust in Arizona :confused:
Mine did, stoopid leaves and pine needles in the cowl let water flow in through the vents on the kick panels. Not as bad as yours though. Nice work fixing it though:thumbsup:

[jaber]

My J-10 was left in a POs back yard with the windows down for a couple of years, so when I ripped the carpet and pad out, it was rusted alot like yours. I opted for Garys pans and will weld them in when its not the DD anymore.

[Heavy_Metal_Thunder_81]

Nice work fixing it though:thumbsup:
Thanks :) I think I could have done a better job but its my first time doing floors so I dont think its too bad.
I opted for Garys pans and will weld them in when its not the DD anymore.
After cutting out and welding in all those patches I really wish I would have gotten the Gary pans like I did on my Wagoneer (even though I never installed those) It would have made life a lot easier.

[Ristow]

not bad jon. come do mine next.

[Heavy_Metal_Thunder_81]

not bad jon. come do mine next.
Thanks :) but...Which one?! You have too many FSJs...time to sell me the '83 :angel:

[Ristow]

winter beater. '83 is good.

[Heavy_Metal_Thunder_81]

winter beater. '83 is good.
Youre still messin around with that '76??? You shoulda bought my old Wag, ran great and the body was in about the same shape. It was a lot cheaper. And then Id be able to see it every once in awhile.

[Heavy_Metal_Thunder_81]

Any vehicle will rust, looks like it had a cowl or windshield leak.
Once that carpet sound deadening crap gets wet, it's rust central.

You should weld the patch panels to the floor supports.
Notice on the pieces you removed that they were spot welded to the supports.
Yep, the windshield leaks like a seive. Gonna seal it but if that doesnt work Ill replace it, its got some chips in it anyway. And yea I spot welded the panels to the channels,just didnt get any pics.

[81j10honcho]

Bah....few beers and a sawzall, it's quick and easy:D

Now go trim those flares and shoosh...

Here's the fate of the last WT I owned after I discovered rust in the floorboards.
http://p4.saignon.net/%7Etony/IMG_3997.JPG
http://p4.saignon.net/%7Etony/IMG4014.JPG
http://p4.saignon.net/%7Etony/IMG4015.JPG i think ur committing a sin

[babywag]

i think ur committing a sin

http://www.ifsja.org/forums/vb/showthread.php?p=781161#post781161

The floors were near perfect in this one...

[Heavy_Metal_Thunder_81]

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[Heavy_Metal_Thunder_81]

All thats left now is to seal all the seams and paint the floor then get some new carpet! :thumbsup:

[mt pokitz]

looking good, i hope to get my pans welded in before winter, if you want to talk about rust my '73 was a pizza delivery truck in peoria, :eek: there wasn't much left of the floors

[Heavy_Metal_Thunder_81]

looking good, i hope to get my pans welded in before winter, if you want to talk about rust my '73 was a pizza delivery truck in peoria, :eek: there wasn't much left of the floors

HEY! Hows my old Wag doin? Doin the floors in this Cherokee makes me wish I didnt give ya those pans when you bought it! :p :rolleyes:

[81j10honcho]

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e397/maynard1992/080604_203449.jpg
how come every welding pic i see one here. no one is wearing long sleeve shirts and proper welding glove

[grand_wag_85]

Thought about makin a soft top a few times but seems like too much work.

NO!!!!!LOL

[Heavy_Metal_Thunder_81]

NO!!!!!LOL
:lol:

[mt pokitz]

HEY! Hows my old Wag doin? Doin the floors in this Cherokee makes me wish I didnt give ya those pans when you bought it! :p :rolleyes:
Wags doing good marking its spot in the driveway:cool: , i have a bunch of parts for it next time im in starved rock, transfer case w/od, tank, bumpers, doors & fenders should be looking good,:thumbsup: will do rockers & quarters after winter

[jaber]

how come every welding pic i see one here. no one is wearing long sleeve shirts and proper welding glove

We bont need no stinkin' gloves!!!!!!!

Real men like to feel the pain.

I'm guilty of this all the time.

[Heavy_Metal_Thunder_81]

how come every welding pic i see one here. no one is wearing long sleeve shirts and proper welding glove
I agree with Jaber. lol.

[Heavy_Metal_Thunder_81]

Wags doing good marking its spot in the driveway:cool: , i have a bunch of parts for it next time im in starved rock, transfer case w/od, tank, bumpers, doors & fenders should be looking good,:thumbsup: will do rockers & quarters after winter
:thumbsup: