TheMrAMack

Hey guys!

I know the First Gen Rams have some issues with rust around the roof guttering. My old Ram is getting REALLY rusty up there, in fact that is really the only rust on the truck. My question for you guys is, is it a hard fix? I'm fairly decent at body and metal work, would it be feasible to fix it or should I get a professional to? I have often wondered if you could just do away with the guttering, is that possible? I just do not want it to completely rust away. Anybody out there done this fix? Thanks!

jimbo486

It is possible to remove the gutter altogether but you lose the strength of the roof as that is the point at which both inner and outer skins meet.

TheMrAMack

So it is possible, but will cause a loss in strength? If so then how could I fix it, without losing the strength?

bannerd

I used por-15 putty all around the gutter Then just take a polisher pad and level it out.

http://www.amazon.com/POR-15-POR-PAT...eywords=por-15

NJTman

Lots of guys have repaired them..

https://www.dieseltruckresource.com/...archid=5236416

Just typed "roof gutter' in the search area.





How bad is it ? holes / separation / or just rusty surface ?


Post some pix, as I'm sure the passenger side above the windshield is the worst area, as that's where it's been on both of mine.

cseby

i did this.won't do it again! will replace whole roof next time.

TheMrAMack

Ill try to get some shortly. Really rusty surface, one or two holes. I do not think it is bad enough to replace the roof yet.

cseby

look at the post "what do you think?" i posted a picture of the drip rail i cut out of a truck.