West Coast Rust - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

todd99 · 01-28-2012, 02:13 AM

I have a question for those of you located around the north-west coast.

I am considering taking a job for about 3 months along the northern Oregon coast and I am worried about how my truck would fair. I would mostly be working about a mile inland. It would be parked outside and covered. How much damage do you think could happen in 3 months?

-Thanks

oldblue1968chevy · 01-28-2012, 02:22 AM

I wouldnt think anything to cause major damage lol

is your truck a show truck or just an old survivor?

todd99 · 01-28-2012, 02:27 AM

It's a little of both. It has some minor rust spots that are starting to creep up.

fastwillie 696969 · 01-28-2012, 02:30 AM

some salt deposits on the engine area ,fog does alot of damage too

oldblue1968chevy · 01-28-2012, 02:30 AM

I wouldnt think 3 months on the coast could do THAT much damage..

heck just go a super duper good wax job before ou leave

fastwillie 696969 · 01-28-2012, 02:31 AM

i heard that you can spray crc or saltway and keeps it from rusting

**70cst** · 01-28-2012, 02:37 AM

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Originally Posted by fastwillie 696969

i heard that you can spray crc or saltway and keeps it from rusting

Good idea fastwillie 696969 ...

red71c10 · 01-28-2012, 03:04 AM

If you live on the Oregon coast you will get more rust than if you live inland, but three months probably won't do any real damage.

**Stocker** · 01-28-2012, 10:01 AM

Salt in the sea air, even a mile inland, will leave a thin film on everything. You'll notice it most on your windows & mirrors. Not to worry (especially for just three months), just rinse the truck now & then, including underneath.

PanelDeland · 01-28-2012, 10:05 AM

Every coastal area I've ever been in had carwashes with underbody wash.I haven't been to the NW coastal areas but would assume they have the same.If you keep the salt rinsed off good there's no reason to think you would have any damage.

**special-K** · 01-28-2012, 10:12 AM

Well,I'm not on the Pacific NW coast. But,I have lived along the coast in various parts of the country and I have noticed any scratch or exposed metal will show accelerated growth. I suggest carefully putting Permatex Rust Treatment on any such areas and it will be protected. If that's going to be hard to do w/o getting it on the paint around it (probably will and it will show),then I'd spray a thin lubricant,like WD40) on those areas. It will wash off later. Covering over night is good,but try to keep it hosed off as much as possible and keep putting the WD40 on.

Gmichael · 01-28-2012, 03:26 PM

3 months, you'll be fine.
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dmack91 · 01-28-2012, 04:43 PM

I was on the central OR coast for 4 years. Didn't notice any rust in that time. Just keep it clean and waxed and you will be fine.

01-28-2012, 02:13 AM	#1
todd99 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: prescott, az Posts: 225	West Coast Rust I have a question for those of you located around the north-west coast. I am considering taking a job for about 3 months along the northern Oregon coast and I am worried about how my truck would fair. I would mostly be working about a mile inland. It would be parked outside and covered. How much damage do you think could happen in 3 months? -Thanks __________________ 1971 C20 Longhorn Custom Camper

01-28-2012, 02:22 AM	#2
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: West Coast Rust I wouldnt think anything to cause major damage lol is your truck a show truck or just an old survivor? __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

01-28-2012, 02:27 AM	#3
todd99 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: prescott, az Posts: 225	Re: West Coast Rust It's a little of both. It has some minor rust spots that are starting to creep up. __________________ 1971 C20 Longhorn Custom Camper

01-28-2012, 02:30 AM	#4
fastwillie 696969 ~Rest In Peace~ Join Date: May 2005 Location: CALIFORNIA NOR CAL Posts: 9,707	Re: West Coast Rust some salt deposits on the engine area ,fog does alot of damage too __________________ is it fast ? it has a lighting bolt donut? B___H please, I can remove 90% of your so called "beauty" with a kleenex

01-28-2012, 02:30 AM	#5
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: West Coast Rust I wouldnt think 3 months on the coast could do THAT much damage.. heck just go a super duper good wax job before ou leave __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

01-28-2012, 02:31 AM	#6
fastwillie 696969 ~Rest In Peace~ Join Date: May 2005 Location: CALIFORNIA NOR CAL Posts: 9,707	Re: West Coast Rust i heard that you can spray crc or saltway and keeps it from rusting __________________ is it fast ? it has a lighting bolt donut? B___H please, I can remove 90% of your so called "beauty" with a kleenex

01-28-2012, 03:04 AM	#8
red71c10 The Red Menace Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Roseburg, OR Posts: 577	Re: West Coast Rust If you live on the Oregon coast you will get more rust than if you live inland, but three months probably won't do any real damage. __________________ 1971 Custom 10 - 350/350TH - Pwr steering, gauges, Chrome front bumper, Chrome hubcaps, Door edge guards, HD rear springs (current) 1968 C-20 Custom Camper - 350/350TH (orig 327), Pwr steering & brakes, gauges w/tach (former) 1968 C-20 - 307/3sp column (Dad's when I was a kid) "Driving is like coloring. Things get messy if you can't stay inside the lines."

01-28-2012, 10:01 AM	#9
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,723	Re: West Coast Rust Salt in the sea air, even a mile inland, will leave a thin film on everything. You'll notice it most on your windows & mirrors. Not to worry (especially for just three months), just rinse the truck now & then, including underneath. __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

01-28-2012, 10:05 AM	#10
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	Re: West Coast Rust Every coastal area I've ever been in had carwashes with underbody wash.I haven't been to the NW coastal areas but would assume they have the same.If you keep the salt rinsed off good there's no reason to think you would have any damage. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

01-28-2012, 10:12 AM	#11
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: West Coast Rust Well,I'm not on the Pacific NW coast. But,I have lived along the coast in various parts of the country and I have noticed any scratch or exposed metal will show accelerated growth. I suggest carefully putting Permatex Rust Treatment on any such areas and it will be protected. If that's going to be hard to do w/o getting it on the paint around it (probably will and it will show),then I'd spray a thin lubricant,like WD40) on those areas. It will wash off later. Covering over night is good,but try to keep it hosed off as much as possible and keep putting the WD40 on. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

01-28-2012, 03:26 PM	#12
Gmichael Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Vancouver, wa Posts: 54	Re: West Coast Rust 3 months, you'll be fine. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1970 C-10 SWB (350, TH400, one tire fire...)

01-28-2012, 04:43 PM	#13
dmack91 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Redmond, OR Posts: 763	Re: West Coast Rust I was on the central OR coast for 4 years. Didn't notice any rust in that time. Just keep it clean and waxed and you will be fine. __________________ 68 Chev C20- son has it now 83 K20 - bought from son 70 C20 - in progress

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