How bad is it if my truck has been sitting for 2 years… can it be saved?

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Here’s what it looks like: https://placehold.co/600x400.png

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@Denny
I’ll have to take off the weatherstripping and check how bad it is. Hopefully, it’s a quick fix.

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Hart said:
@Denny
I’ll have to take off the weatherstripping and check how bad it is. Hopefully, it’s a quick fix.

Another pic for you: https://placehold.co/600x400.png

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@Denny
Thanks! I checked the passenger side, and it looks fine. I might replace the weatherstripping on both sides when I fix the driver’s side.

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RIP = Rust in Pieces

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Have you checked the plastic door sills to see if the rust goes back even further?

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Lennon said:
Have you checked the plastic door sills to see if the rust goes back even further?

Not yet, but I’ll check next time I’m there.

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It feels like finding a cavity at the dentist.

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What kind of skills do you have? You can learn from YouTube and do it yourself. It’s a lot of work, but possible. I’ve worked on trucks in worse condition.

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Reece said:
What kind of skills do you have? You can learn from YouTube and do it yourself. It’s a lot of work, but possible. I’ve worked on trucks in worse condition.

I don’t have much experience with bodywork, but I’m willing to take my time. My brother has been practicing welding, so I might get his help.

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@Hart
It’s more like fabrication than bodywork. You could use a MIG welder or screws to do it. Look up Cleco clamps for holding pieces together while you work. They’re super useful.

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You should sell it and get a truck from a dry state instead. But be careful with flooded trucks hitting the market soon.

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West said:
You should sell it and get a truck from a dry state instead. But be careful with flooded trucks hitting the market soon.

This one came from North Carolina before the guy I bought it from moved it to Massachusetts. Unfortunately, living in New England, it won’t stay in good condition unless I keep it in a garage.