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Solver · 10-13-2002, 11:55 PM

It begins again!
pulled the front clip off my 71 longhorn Saturday and pulled the cab today.
This truck has bad rockers and corners and alittle on outside edge of the floor front and back.
Is there a special way to cut out these pieces?
I tried eariler on an old cab I had and it was a nightmare!
Last time I tried this I literally riped the the floor to pieces trying to remove front cab supports.
What is the proper procedure for removing cab supports and rocker panels?
I would like to learn this as I have 5 0r 6 cabs behind the barn in similar condition.
Not so worried about welding the pieces back in but I hate to hack it all up getting the old out.
Thanks for any detailed input
Efabman you out there?
I've seen your work and it is impressive. Or anyone else that has done this first hand.

Longhorn Man · 10-14-2002, 12:09 AM

heck, that's a clean one!

Hooter · 10-14-2002, 12:46 AM

hey thats a good cab. Before i fixed my 77 i used to be able to eat sunflower seeds, throw them on the floor and not make a mess

crazy longhorn · 10-14-2002, 12:51 AM

Yup thats a good one, my 78 was so bad drivin in the rain would get my left leg wet from the boot to the knee.....I could look down & see the water sprayin of the front tire!

Solver · 10-14-2002, 12:59 AM

She is worse than picture shows here is a closer up.
The rockers are riddled with holes and just behind the lip is almost gone (in the channel area)

wlee · 10-14-2002, 11:54 AM

Pick up a spot weld cutter from your local parts store - you can cut all the welds & easily remove the old parts.

10-13-2002, 11:55 PM	#1
Solver Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Storm Lake, Ia Posts: 1,449	Longhorn tear down It begins again! pulled the front clip off my 71 longhorn Saturday and pulled the cab today. This truck has bad rockers and corners and alittle on outside edge of the floor front and back. Is there a special way to cut out these pieces? I tried eariler on an old cab I had and it was a nightmare! Last time I tried this I literally riped the the floor to pieces trying to remove front cab supports. What is the proper procedure for removing cab supports and rocker panels? I would like to learn this as I have 5 0r 6 cabs behind the barn in similar condition. Not so worried about welding the pieces back in but I hate to hack it all up getting the old out. Thanks for any detailed input Efabman you out there? I've seen your work and it is impressive. Or anyone else that has done this first hand. Attached Images __________________ 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 LWB-Blue 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-Black 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-Red 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-green 1972 GMC 4x4 LWB-White 1971 Cheyenne 10 LWB-Ochre 1971 Cheyenne 20 Longhorn-Copper 1971 Cheyenne 20 Longhorn-Black 1969 Custom 10 LWB-lt blue 1968 GMC 3/4 ton-green 1968 1/2 ton swb stepside-silver 1967 Chevrolet CST 10 LWB-green 1967 Chevrolet custom 20 LWB-Maroon

10-14-2002, 12:46 AM	#3
Hooter My other Love Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Castlegar B.C. Canada Posts: 4,085	hey thats a good cab. Before i fixed my 77 i used to be able to eat sunflower seeds, throw them on the floor and not make a mess __________________ Castlegar B.C.The great white North (Canada Eh!) Hooter_5@hotmail.com First generation Monte Carlo club pictures of my life

10-14-2002, 12:59 AM	#5
Solver Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Storm Lake, Ia Posts: 1,449	She is worse than picture shows here is a closer up. The rockers are riddled with holes and just behind the lip is almost gone (in the channel area) Attached Images __________________ 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 LWB-Blue 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-Black 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-Red 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-green 1972 GMC 4x4 LWB-White 1971 Cheyenne 10 LWB-Ochre 1971 Cheyenne 20 Longhorn-Copper 1971 Cheyenne 20 Longhorn-Black 1969 Custom 10 LWB-lt blue 1968 GMC 3/4 ton-green 1968 1/2 ton swb stepside-silver 1967 Chevrolet CST 10 LWB-green 1967 Chevrolet custom 20 LWB-Maroon

10-14-2002, 11:54 AM	#6
wlee Just an Old Mr Goodwrench Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Green Ridge, MO USA Posts: 259	Pick up a spot weld cutter from your local parts store - you can cut all the welds & easily remove the old parts. __________________ 1969 CST 20 Longhorn 1970 CST 20 Fleetside 1991 Jaguar Sovereign 1992 Mazda Miata

10-14-2002, 12:09 AM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	heck, that's a clean one!

10-14-2002, 12:51 AM	#4
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,403	Yup thats a good one, my 78 was so bad drivin in the rain would get my left leg wet from the boot to the knee.....I could look down & see the water sprayin of the front tire!



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