1982 F150 Body Work?

Question

I have a 1982 F-150 im working on restoring I have some rust spots I want to fix and what I plan on doing is cutting out the bad spots and then getting some sheet metal to weld over the holes but I will be doing this over a 2 week time and when I cut out the holes what can I put on the holes so they don’t start rusting until I can get them welded??? I wont use bondo…

Any & all advise would be great i have never done body work but this is a project i want to do myself & not go to a body shop i can do it i just need to know the correct steps & what to use...
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TYVM Ray

Answer 1

There is a tool called a body crimper. Cutting out the rust and using a crimper to indented the hole so the piece of metal will recess into the hole then either tack weld it, jb weld chemical adhesive or tiger hair fibreglass.

Never never just put a piece of metal over an existing hole. Not only will it not match up it will be weeks to get it smooth and yet when you look down the body you will see the body lines not being right. Will grind your gears when friends snicker for your haphazard patch work.

Answer 2

After you cut out the rust, just priner the surface. When you are ready to do the welding just sand it off. It will prevent the metal from rusting and is easy to remove.