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I started removing my truck parts to paint. In the places where parts met (fenders with front trim, radiator trim, etc.) were all rusted (not to bad but they had corrosion). I suppose the guy from whom I bougth the truck just gave it an outer paint job without disassemble. My question is, if I paint all parts separately and assemble them later, should I put something between parts to avoid future rusting? The paint will be scratched or even removed with vehicle use, but should this be a concern if the car is kept away from the sun/rain, while parked?

Thanks

I put some rubber between parts where I could. I used old bicycle inner tubes. I think some double stick weather strip tape would have been a lot easier to work with. I also used fender welt between the fenders and cab but neglected it on the rear fenders. So I have both scenarios going at the same time. I can report the results in a few years.

All of the rubber and tar paper parts that go between the mating surfaces are available from vendors and not expensive... assuming you have an AD truck.

Like 'Mater I use the inner tubes but from cars/trucks....ask your local tire shop to save ya a couple when they see them. They are handy for a lot of things. I just cut them in long strips where needed.

I know someone will post up and say that the rubber will hold moisture and create conditions for rust. Rust is a fact of life with these old trucks.

Thanks. Well just wanted to see if this practice was usual among Stovebolters or it was just me thinking cookoo. Any problems while fitting due to the space created?

Any one has used somthing like silicon sealar or acrilic sealer. this might prevent the moisture accumulation on the parts and avoid metal to metal contact. The tar paper sound like a good idea.