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Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Acworth, Georgia
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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 ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Last edited by bdnga; 05-11-2008 at 01:20 AM. |
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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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Re: Encouragement for my rusted cab brothers!
Great job I have a cab that looks just as bad, I may asking asking for pointers from you.
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Re: Encouragement for my rusted cab brothers!
wow.. thats some great work.
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Re: Encouragement for my rusted cab brothers!
WOW, I am so ready to tackle my cab.
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Re: Encouragement for my rusted cab brothers!
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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Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Acworth, Georgia
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Re: Encouragement for my rusted cab brothers!
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 ..... ![]() After finishing .... ![]() Windshield installed ... ![]() ![]() Floorpans getting stiched up .... ![]() Cab corner .. ![]() Getting closer ... gaskets, etc .... ![]() Fromwhen I was doing the bed - I did the bed / taigate / tail lights first ... ![]() Last edited by bdnga; 05-11-2008 at 01:25 AM. Reason: adding comments |
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Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Humble, TX
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Re: Encouragement for my rusted cab brothers!
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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Re: Encouragement for my rusted cab brothers!
Quote:
Congrat's on a Job Well Done, Rick
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Re: Encouragement for my rusted cab brothers!
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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Join Date: Oct 2007
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Re: Encouragement for my rusted cab brothers!
Quote:
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=97050 (wheel only)
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Re: Encouragement for my rusted cab brothers!
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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Re: Encouragement for my rusted cab brothers!
Awesome!!
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Re: Encouragement for my rusted cab brothers!
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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Re: Encouragement for my rusted cab brothers!
What a great job!!! It looks better than new!!!
It gives me the courage to tackle my rusty '64 step.
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Re: Encouragement for my rusted cab brothers!
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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Re: Encouragement for my rusted cab brothers!
HOLY HELGRAMMITES! I really like the parchment visors with the silver look too.
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Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Acworth, Georgia
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Re: Encouragement for my rusted cab brothers!
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! Last edited by bdnga; 05-11-2008 at 06:13 PM. |
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