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What should I use to provide a good seal between the cab, toe board and floor board?

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Do a search for "Seam Sealer" there are several types. Some are self healing (waxy when cured) and others set up more like butyl caulk.

Depends on your application.


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CASO knows better than I do, but I think the Factory Assembly Manuals shows "non-hardening" seam sealer (which is available in a calk-gun tube); and, I think this is best applied over epoxy-primed metal - then seal/prime and paint.

CASO, would you use the "All-Around" product on the inside joints and the "Fast and Firm" product in the exterior joint, between the upper-cab and lower-cab?

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Tim I don't "know' for squat... I'm just opinionated!

Assuming clean metal is what I'm starting with
3 coats epoxy primer underneath and 2 or 3 inside for sealing the metal. then I'd go for the 3M 8656 on the page you linked.
It say's its designed for the seams I believe OP is talking about.
If it is between pieces being bolted/screwed together maybe the 8578.
I made some gaskets for the headlight bucket/grill/fender seam out of a left over chunk of window setting tape the other day. I was pleased with how it worked into the seam with a plastic edger, trimmed off nice. I imagine the 8578 is like that. Great for sandwiching not for filling a gap.
I think the All Around 8500 would be good if your sealing the joints up for paint. Just as long as there's NO SILICONE...

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