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Topic: Check this Out!
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inline6.1
Gearhead Posts: 155
From:
Registered: Nov 2004
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posted 04-24-2006 08:49 PM
 
Has anyone ever heard of welding the cowl shut thus preventing further rust damage? Also weren't the 'R' model cars welded shut? thanks for any info!
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mustangs68
Moderator Posts: 27681
From: Hampton Va MCA#39406 M&M #12 Member Mustang Club of Tidewater
Registered: May 99
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posted 04-24-2006 08:55 PM
Rust is like Cancer,you have to remove it all,there's no sure way to stop it.But I been thinkin' about a non metal coating to remove the chance of rust stating all over again once repaired,but that 5-7 uears down the road at least 
Sam
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TOPDowNMUSTANG
Gearhead Posts: 281
From: Kennett Square, PA
Registered: Oct 2005
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posted 04-25-2006 01:34 PM
Be careful when you seal up spaces. You can still have condensation form inside. You might be better off just making sure the cowl drains are always clear so the car can dry out between rains.------------------
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Blacksmith
Gearhead Posts: 604
From: Front Royal, Va., USA
Registered: Feb 2006
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posted 04-25-2006 07:50 PM
quote:
Originally posted by mustangs68:
Rust is like Cancer,you have to remove it all,there's no sure way to stop it.Sam
"Rust NEVER Sleeps"
Weld them shut & there will be NO WHERE for water to go but evaporate which will lead to more rust (speaking from experience as a blacksmith who works with High Carbon Steel that LOVES TO RUST if you look at it wrong). Don't go out in the rain, BEST WAY TO PREVENT FURTHER RUST.
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 48752
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 04-25-2006 07:57 PM
Like with women, using the proper protection is the best solution.  ------------------
'70 Mustang Mach 1 - '70 Mustang Convertible - '72 Mustang Sprint - '94 F-150 XL
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johnmustang
Gearhead Posts: 6748
From: British Columbia , Canada
Registered: Nov 2001
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posted 04-25-2006 08:42 PM
quote:
Originally posted by SteveLaRiviere:
Like with women, using the proper protection is the best solution.
True , but you do not want to weld them shut 
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mustangs68
Moderator Posts: 27681
From: Hampton Va MCA#39406 M&M #12 Member Mustang Club of Tidewater
Registered: May 99
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posted 04-25-2006 10:33 PM
Like a buddy of mine told me the other day after a "fight" with his girlfriend."...never trust anything that bleeds for 3 to 5 days and doesn't die..." I thought I bust a gut laughing he was so serious. Sam
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Fastback68
Gearhead Posts: 4511
From: Sucat, Paranaque, Philippines
Registered: Jul 99
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posted 04-25-2006 11:17 PM
Very funny 
For some reason (?), this got me to thinking about how women haemophiliacs get by, and I am now a wiser man! Severe haemophilia is confined to men.
Are we officially off subject now???
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Blacksmith
Gearhead Posts: 604
From: Front Royal, Va., USA
Registered: Feb 2006
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posted 04-26-2006 08:19 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Fastback68:
Very funny
how women haemophiliacs get by, ?
If they bleed for 5 days and don't die ...BEWARE!!! But seriously,
Best way to deal with rust is to grind it away or cut it out. DON'T weld it shut and think it'll go away...IT'S ALIVE!!! [This message has been edited by Blacksmith (edited 04-26-2006).]
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SundanceKid
Gearhead Posts: 1302
From: UT
Registered: Feb 2001
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posted 04-29-2006 03:19 AM
Ok, gotta chime in.
I think you are missing his point. If you weld the vents shut it won't stop the rust or help the rust condition at all. It would however stop water from leaking into the car and damage the floors.I think if you plan to go to the trouble of welding the vents closed you might as well pull the cowl and fix it right.
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