Encouragement for my rusted cab brothers!
 

The first pics show the suprises I got after buying my truck / some with starting firewall / cowl repairs. In one of the last the cowl / windshield lip is solid again with the correct contour.

Please bear with me if my pics don't work - it's my first time!

Thanks to everybody on this forum for tons of helpful info - mine is on the way back from the grave thanks to you guys!

Brian

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/n...dnga/rust1.jpg
http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/n...ga/repair2.jpg
http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/n...dnga/rust2.jpg
http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/n...dnga/rust3.jpg
http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/n...ga/repair1.jpg
http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/n...a/PICT0021.jpg
http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/n...a/PICT0019.jpg

Re: Encouragement for my rusted cab brothers!
 

holy smokes, good job alot of people would of tossed that cab.
keep up the good work

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Great job I have a cab that looks just as bad, I may asking asking for pointers from you.:chevy:

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wow.. thats some great work.

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WOW, I am so ready to tackle my cab.

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I agree, many if not most would have looked for a better cab. Nice work. I wish I had fab skills like that or any for that matter. LOL

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Thanks guys! Here's a few more .... So far it has required 2 cab corners, 2 front to back floor patches (sides), both front floorpans, the windshield patch panel, a cab support, new drivers side vent ... etc.

Overhead patch panel over windshield welded / rough grinded .....

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/n...a/100_0910.jpg

After finishing ....

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/n...a/100_1103.jpg

Windshield installed ...

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/n...a/100_1099.jpg
http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/n...a/100_1102.jpg

Floorpans getting stiched up ....

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/n...a/PICT0006.jpg

Cab corner ..

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/n...a/truck009.jpg

Getting closer ... gaskets, etc ....

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/n...a/100_1101.jpg

Fromwhen I was doing the bed - I did the bed / taigate / tail lights first ...

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/n...a/PICT0112.jpg

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That is great sheet metal work, it takes commitment to save that cab. What thickness of sheet metal did you use, and what did you use to shape it?

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I Agree, Most would have just given up on a Cab that Bad...........

Congrat's on a Job Well Done, Rick

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Mike - mostly 16 gauge on the cowl areas .....

I dont have any sheetmetal forming stuff - this is my first restoration and I just got my welder 6 months ago ... hopefully that is encouraging to somebody!

I just did the windshield lip one tiny piece at a time using a lot of templates.

Periodically I'd put the windshield up there for a check on the lip and contour.

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Awesome!!

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I like the not afraid to try things aspect. metal work is so much more forgiving then wood work, if you cut it too short, just weld it back together.

I nod to your bravery *most people call it stupidity, including my wife*

Some great work. have to say it again.

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What a great job!!! It looks better than new!!!

It gives me the courage to tackle my rusty '64 step.

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I would definitely say so. I just use basic body tools to form mine, but one day, I will have this................
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=97050
(wheel only)

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Way to go Hoss! I'm like you- I'm makin' a shorty out of my LWB- so I picked up a spare Long bed and have been hackin' the bejeezus out of it. I'm a complete r-tard when it comes to proper sheet metal fab, but with my nads on the table, along with a die grinder and welder....I'll get it done.

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You did one awesome job, Dude!!!!

I'm truly impressed with your work.

You are an inspiration to the rest of us.
Ain't no BS about it!!

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Simply put, YOU DA MAN! That's awesome. Certainly inspires me to tackle tougher jobs. Thanks. :metal:

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HOLY HELGRAMMITES! I really like the parchment visors with the silver look too.

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71Farmtruck that english wheel would be sweet!

Thanks you guys for all the advice and info on the forum. This forum is a treasure trove of info!

To be honest, circumstances forced me to do it this way - it would have definitely been cheaper to buy a good cab.

Like a lot of us I just to build a solid daily driver .... you guys hang in there! Get R done!