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 Posted: 12-07-2013 02:27 am
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Art DeKneef

 

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 What's not too bad rusted? Surface rust, some pitting, major pitting, crumbling rust?

The rails I have seen generally have some surface rust and might be a little rustier where they have been scraped to the metal by something. But so far, never enough to need replacing. However all of them have dents or have been bent to some degree.

Are the rails completely cleaned of dirt, undercoating and paint so you have a good look at the metal?

Depending on where they are rusted you can cut out the rusted area and weld in new. Are the floor pans in good shape? Expect to spend some time drilling out a lot of spot welds.