47-55.1 Leaded seams

[rnrdthefox]

I'm getting ready to take my cab to the media blaster. I know I have lead at the cowl panels and have removed most of that when I removed the factory panels. I will melt the remaining lead off before I take it in. I think there are other seams around the windshield? Do people usually remove these as well then re-bodywork? I'd like to leave well enough alone if it's acceptable to leave it. Thanks

[mongocanfly]

Likely to find some brazing under your paint as well..if the blaster doesn't remove it, I'd leave it be...been there for many yrs

[rnrdthefox]

Thanks. I assume my normal process of scuffing, epoxy, body filler would remain the same? None of the tech sheets that I've looked at talk about lead now days

[mongocanfly]

I got a buddy that does Scout restoration out in your neck of the woods.. he probably dont use a cup full of plastic filler on them..all his repairs are done old school lead
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[rnrdthefox]

Thanks. I've been using PPG Omni series epoxy. I also have 2 gals of SPI black that I'm going to use on the frame, suspension, etc. I can call and ask them their thoughts on it.

[mr48chev]

I wouldn't worry too much about old lead as long as it looked solid and there wasn't any rust showing around it. I'd be way more worried about any plastic filler that might have been used anywhere on the truck later.

The two issues with lead now are your personal health while applying new lead and cleaning the acid away after applying new lead as it is the acid residue that causes paint issues.

I saw too may guys in the 60's and 70's who thought that they needed to drill holes in the body panels for the bondo/plastic filler to stick well to the panel and It is those panels that usually rust out behind the filler. Also seams that aren't completely welded and sealed that have plastic filler over them are a rust issue eventually.