Got a 1 ton crew cab given to me
 

Hey guys, whats up. I'm usually over at the 67-72 section, but have not been on for a while as I've been toying with my Son's 72 Nova. A real close friend of ours has an 82 Chevy C30, 454, crew cab that asked if I wanted it. Told him that I needed money to put into my other projects. So he said, "no, I mean you can HAVE it...Just if you fix it up and sell it to give me like $500 or something". What a deal huh? It runs & drives and passes CA smog which is a plus. Only 2 things I can find thats wrong with it (aside from the tan color). The "A" pillars are rotted pretty bad, which is not really a big deal because I am completely capable of welding new ones in...just have to find some first. The other thing is that it is M A N U A L steering, and holy crap is it tough, I'll probably pick up a power pump and box for it, just might be a while. It's a 4 speed but has A/C that kicks butt. He just bought a new battery for it and spent $1k getting new brakes all the way around with new rotors and drums. His wife is just tired of seeing everyday...

I have missed having a truck since I sold mu F150 about 5 years ago, had to do a lot of borrowing of friends' trucks, now I won't have to.

So anyways, is there anyone who makes "A" pillars? Probably gonna have to find someone that is parting out a truck or something. I'll put up some pics once I pick it up.

Mike

Re: Got a 1 ton crew cab given to me
 

Sounds like a good deal. Post up some pics when you can.

Re: Got a 1 ton crew cab given to me
 

You'll Probably Have To Get The Pillars Off Of Another Truck Or Suburban. If You Go That Route, Get A Spot Weld Cutter And Buy A Few Extra Replacement Cutters For It.

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I agree with slug - I haven't seen any reproduced A pillars.

Re: Got a 1 ton crew cab given to me
 

free is alway's an excellent price.jump all over that.

Re: Got a 1 ton crew cab given to me
 

Already have one from when I replaced the dash in my 69. Still have 4 extra cutters as well.

Thanks for the tip.

Mike

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ive never seen replacement a pillars so you will have to go boneyard huntin

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Someone has too...

:wop:

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Mike, congrats on the truck.

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I know, I know. Just been busy painting the bedroom for the Wife, we all know how fun that is. :clap:

I'll try to get them up before the weekend. I'll probably be picking your guys' brains because I have not had a Chevy truck older than 72 in a VERY long time.

Mike

Re: Got a 1 ton crew cab given to me
 

wanna do the living room here ? i dont mind working on other people's houses when i have to work on mine i cringe lol