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DavidG · 01-30-2022, 07:42 PM

Chris,

Given the state of the truck and your overall objectives for it, I think that the patch panel for the right side door is an unnecessary next step. Once you start major sheet metal repairs, where do you draw the line and still leave the truck basically original, especially when it comes to the paint finish aging? It can be a slippery slope. If it were mine, I would take advantage of the window being out of the door and use some rust-inhibiting paint on the inside of the door skin to stop the oxidation and on the edges on the outside where there's rust through. Who knows, maybe a rust-free '32-'34 closed cab door will turn up down the road in the same color with about the same amount of finish aging? If not, your current door looks like it belongs.

01-30-2022, 07:42 PM	#1122
DavidG Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: southeastern Michigan Posts: 10,129	Re: 1932 The Deuce, Dually, Dump Truck Chris, Given the state of the truck and your overall objectives for it, I think that the patch panel for the right side door is an unnecessary next step. Once you start major sheet metal repairs, where do you draw the line and still leave the truck basically original, especially when it comes to the paint finish aging? It can be a slippery slope. If it were mine, I would take advantage of the window being out of the door and use some rust-inhibiting paint on the inside of the door skin to stop the oxidation and on the edges on the outside where there's rust through. Who knows, maybe a rust-free '32-'34 closed cab door will turn up down the road in the same color with about the same amount of finish aging? If not, your current door looks like it belongs.