Is there Rust in the bed of my pickup truck?
Unfortunately, the bodies on the vintage models didn’t fare well when used in the rust belt area of the country. Known for serious rust in the bed, there was also a lot of frame rust if the truck was never sprayed with a rust protectant. You see a lot of them where the owner adapted a bed from another truck to keep them in service.
Where can I get a rust reformer for my car?
A one-quart container can be had for about $45 to $50 (you will likely need two to four) and you can find it at Summit Racing, 4Wheel Parts, or Napa Auto parts to name a few quality retailers. Rust-Oleum’s rust reformer converts rust to a paintable (black) surface inside of 15 minutes.
Are there any GM pickups that are rust buckets?
The frame cross members and the frame itself were full of rust, not to mention that the fuel tank is attached to one of the cross members and it could fall at any time. This issue is a known fact for all GM vehicles produced between 1999 and 2007.
Is it safe to drive a car with rust on it?
Rust only needs a tiny crack in a car’s structure (or truck frame) to do its work. If there’s been damage to the vehicle’s body structure, make sure it’s done right. If not, you could find yourself in a vulnerable situation during an accident. Most customers should avoid used vehicles that show strong signs of structural rust.
Unfortunately, the bodies on the vintage models didn’t fare well when used in the rust belt area of the country. Known for serious rust in the bed, there was also a lot of frame rust if the truck was never sprayed with a rust protectant. You see a lot of them where the owner adapted a bed from another truck to keep them in service.
Is a car with a rusted undercarriage worth keeping?
Many of the critical parts subject to rust are front suspension and steering components and if all is OK there then the vehicle is likely still solid and good to go. Your mid-atlantic mechanic is likely not used to seeing Northeast vehicles. He is inexperienced with what is superficial vs structural. Don’t worry drive on.
Why are my metal tools rusting in my garage?
Your metal tools can rust, even if they’re stored in your garage. Moisture and oxygen lead to metal oxidizing and corroding. Even though it’s inevitable that your tools will develop rust, you can take steps to prevent it by lowering the humidity, circulating the air in your garage and adding a protective coating to your metal tools.
Is the Colorado S-10 truck prone to rust?
Speaking of the S-10, its replacement the Colorado is good mechanically but the frames and lower rocker areas are prone to rust in areas where lots of salt are used to maintain the roadways during inclement weather. If you are going to buy one, do it in a location that wasn’t prone to snow and ice.