RUST - Is this cab too far gone? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

bddcustoms · 06-26-2009, 08:42 AM

Fellas:

I want to determine if the rust repair on my '69 is (1) possible, and (2) worth it. My cab has the standard problems (rockers, corners, foot wells), but the after market supports those repairs easy enough. What I'm seeking opinion on right now are the common, but challenging repairs to the cowl area, the windshield pillars, and the cowl vents -- are they possible to repair. As for are the repairs "worth it" to me that means that while it might be less expensive to replace the whole cab, the repair work isn't so expensive as to be ridiculous (I have some sentimental attachment to this truck).

If you have experience, or advice I'd take both. And if you know of a good body man in the Baltimore, MD/Washington, DC/Northern Virginia areas that is familiar with our vintage trucks, let me have that to. Here are some pics:

War GM

PS RIP MJ

BigCarl · 06-26-2009, 09:29 AM

Depends on your welding skills. You will have to remove the windshield to address the one under the windshield. I will tell you though, if that is all the rust on that cab and I was closer I would come take it off your hands.

**jerry moss** · 06-26-2009, 09:33 AM

out here it would be scrap but if you have the skills to replace all the bad areas i'd like to see it after you finish. the cab on my 72 cheyenne is nowhere near that bad and i'm scrapping it.

craig24671 · 06-26-2009, 10:12 AM

I would repair that if you have the skills does'nt look that bad to me

71 super · 06-26-2009, 10:25 AM

That is all fixable, instead of removing windshield, cut access hole large enough to fix the issue through the solid area in the cowl, fx the problems with new metal and replace the section you cut out. The cowl cover will cover the cut but if you finish the welds properly no one will ever know your made the repair.

danw210 · 06-26-2009, 12:40 PM

I would look for another cab but thats just me. I have minimal welding skills though. I would bet that you have some bad rust issues under that windshield too.

sjarrett71 · 06-26-2009, 04:15 PM

Mine was rusted like that but due to my own welding limitations and finances I got a different cab.

tim21391 · 06-26-2009, 06:04 PM

how is floor. corners. rockers and pillars?

bddcustoms · 06-26-2009, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by tim21391

how is floor. corners. rockers and pillars?

floors, rockers will need repair -- but strait forward, and supported by after market patches.

bddcustoms · 06-27-2009, 08:26 AM

More pics -- interior

woodman13 · 06-27-2009, 08:44 AM

Looks like 80-100 hours of work. What does a drive to west texas/arizona take. 30 hours round trip? I would buy a good cab from someone in AZ or TX and drive to pick it up before I would attempt to repair that one. The rust you see is the tip of the iceberg.

Total driving and buying you would have less than $500 in a good cab and be far ahead of where you are now. My .02 Good luck!

**GruntMoanCough** · 06-27-2009, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by woodman13

The rust you see is the tip of the iceberg.

Total driving and buying you would have less than $500 in a good cab and be far ahead of where you are now. My .02 Good luck!

Precisely. The rust that can be seen in those seams is not good or even safe.
You will either end up not repairing the rust not seen or.......you will be so deep into your repairs that there's no turning back and you'll be in a situation.
I suggest salvaging what you can from that cab and toss the rest of it.

72BlckButy · 06-27-2009, 12:17 PM

One thing I have learned.... it is money well spent if you can locate rust free parts. But, if you have the skills need for these repairs and don't mind putting in the time, I say go for it.

bigsnookmaster · 06-27-2009, 02:44 PM

If you go with a new cab, [I would) you can always cut that one into parts and sell it on the parts thread, and you will probably be able to come close to making your money back. There was an ad on there recently, and they did pretty well, and you get to help a bunch of other people out. For what it's worth.Good luck

68fixeruper · 06-27-2009, 03:41 PM

i have a 68 cab non ac if any1 is interested it needs cab cornors rockers the basic stuff not as far as this one is

tim21391 · 06-28-2009, 01:15 AM

id replace it thats a lot of work..

Beatcoaster · 06-28-2009, 05:22 PM

I'd say that is too much work - find another

(joey) · 06-28-2009, 05:33 PM

i say dive right in.i had to replace both rockers,pas and driver floor pans,both cab corners, built a full legnth patch for inside where roof meets the windshield,had to remove and weld the whole drip rail,had to fab 80% of the lip the windshield fits onto,patch both kick panels and patch the firewall.and im almost done.and i did it all outside.

06-26-2009, 08:42 AM	#1
bddcustoms Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Bowie, Maryland Posts: 80	RUST - Is this cab too far gone? Fellas: I want to determine if the rust repair on my '69 is (1) possible, and (2) worth it. My cab has the standard problems (rockers, corners, foot wells), but the after market supports those repairs easy enough. What I'm seeking opinion on right now are the common, but challenging repairs to the cowl area, the windshield pillars, and the cowl vents -- are they possible to repair. As for are the repairs "worth it" to me that means that while it might be less expensive to replace the whole cab, the repair work isn't so expensive as to be ridiculous (I have some sentimental attachment to this truck). If you have experience, or advice I'd take both. And if you know of a good body man in the Baltimore, MD/Washington, DC/Northern Virginia areas that is familiar with our vintage trucks, let me have that to. Here are some pics: War GM PS RIP MJ Attached Images __________________ broke d!@k dog Garage 1969 C20 - Project: "Big Sexy" [http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=454894] 2003 'Burban - [Big Pop's daily driver] 1969 350/350 Stingray - [as soon as the economy turns...] 1939 Chevy Roadster Pick Up - Project: "Pre-School" (searching now) Last edited by bddcustoms; 06-26-2009 at 08:44 AM. Reason: forgot something

06-26-2009, 09:29 AM	#2
BigCarl Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Thunder Bay, Ontario Posts: 170	Re: RUST - Is this cab too far gone? Depends on your welding skills. You will have to remove the windshield to address the one under the windshield. I will tell you though, if that is all the rust on that cab and I was closer I would come take it off your hands.

06-26-2009, 09:33 AM	#3
jerry moss Born Psycho Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: brentwood,cal,usa Posts: 4,873	Re: RUST - Is this cab too far gone? out here it would be scrap but if you have the skills to replace all the bad areas i'd like to see it after you finish. the cab on my 72 cheyenne is nowhere near that bad and i'm scrapping it. __________________ jerry moss 72 cheyenne super K20- tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,tow hooks,bumper guards,toolbox,aux. fuel tank,posi front and rear,plus other goodies!!! SOLD 69 suburban K20-tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,4 inch all spring lift,4 speed, 14 bolt full floater, dana 44 HD,warn winch,posi front and rear,tow hooks,plus other goodies. 73/80 chevy/gmc K20 SB400,turbo 400,205,tilt,a-c,gas hog. 77 K/5 cheyenne blazer-daily driver/beater. SON HAS IT NOW BRENTWOOD,CALIFORNIA

06-26-2009, 10:12 AM	#4
craig24671 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Overton,Texas Posts: 148	Re: RUST - Is this cab too far gone? I would repair that if you have the skills does'nt look that bad to me __________________ Spanky

06-26-2009, 10:25 AM	#5
71 super Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Canton North carolina Posts: 3,079	Re: RUST - Is this cab too far gone? That is all fixable, instead of removing windshield, cut access hole large enough to fix the issue through the solid area in the cowl, fx the problems with new metal and replace the section you cut out. The cowl cover will cover the cut but if you finish the welds properly no one will ever know your made the repair. __________________ 67 blue step side- bb 68 gold and white swb cst anniversary 68 custom swb hot rod Ls swap 69 swb cst 6 cylinder/ overdrive 69 black/black cst bb swb 70 orange and white cst Canada built truck swb bb 71 black and white super swb bb 71 red and white super swb 72 green and white super swb 4x4 62 nova wagon 400 series Ls swapped 68 Camaro 327/4 speed- 1 owner, original paint 66 Volkswagen bettle 69 auto stick Volkswagen Beetle

06-26-2009, 12:40 PM	#6
danw210 69 K20 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Elizabethtown, KY Posts: 426	Re: RUST - Is this cab too far gone? I would look for another cab but thats just me. I have minimal welding skills though. I would bet that you have some bad rust issues under that windshield too.

06-26-2009, 04:15 PM	#7
sjarrett71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Rolla, MO Posts: 2,463	Re: RUST - Is this cab too far gone? Mine was rusted like that but due to my own welding limitations and finances I got a different cab. __________________ -Scott-

06-26-2009, 06:04 PM	#8
tim21391 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Salina, Kansas Posts: 1,998	Re: RUST - Is this cab too far gone? how is floor. corners. rockers and pillars? __________________ 1972 C-10...402/400..flowmaster 40 series 1967 Mustang 347 stroker/C-4 1966 Mustang 289/3-speed 2013 Mustang V6/6speed w/300 ponies I may be 23, but i sure do knows 67-72s are sexy! Its not MPG its smiles per gallon! build started 11/25/08 build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=2993796

06-27-2009, 08:26 AM	#10
bddcustoms Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Bowie, Maryland Posts: 80	Re: RUST - Is this cab too far gone? More pics -- interior Attached Images __________________ broke d!@k dog Garage 1969 C20 - Project: "Big Sexy" [http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=454894] 2003 'Burban - [Big Pop's daily driver] 1969 350/350 Stingray - [as soon as the economy turns...] 1939 Chevy Roadster Pick Up - Project: "Pre-School" (searching now)

06-27-2009, 08:44 AM	#11
woodman13 woodman13 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Moody, Tx Posts: 261	Re: RUST - Is this cab too far gone? Looks like 80-100 hours of work. What does a drive to west texas/arizona take. 30 hours round trip? I would buy a good cab from someone in AZ or TX and drive to pick it up before I would attempt to repair that one. The rust you see is the tip of the iceberg. Total driving and buying you would have less than $500 in a good cab and be far ahead of where you are now. My .02 Good luck! __________________ Woodman13 2007 Dodge Ram 3500 5.9 rolling coal! 1994 Caprice 9C1 88K miles, LT-1, dropped/shaved 1967 C-30 350 4 sp dually 1971 C10 SWB BBC, auto; good driver

06-27-2009, 12:17 PM	#13
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: RUST - Is this cab too far gone? One thing I have learned.... it is money well spent if you can locate rust free parts. But, if you have the skills need for these repairs and don't mind putting in the time, I say go for it. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

06-27-2009, 02:44 PM	#14
bigsnookmaster Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: St.Petersburg,Fl Posts: 1,267	Re: RUST - Is this cab too far gone? If you go with a new cab, [I would) you can always cut that one into parts and sell it on the parts thread, and you will probably be able to come close to making your money back. There was an ad on there recently, and they did pretty well, and you get to help a bunch of other people out. For what it's worth.Good luck __________________ greg http://community.webshots.com/user/68406Stepside

06-27-2009, 03:41 PM	#15
68fixeruper Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Amarillo, Tx Posts: 267	Re: RUST - Is this cab too far gone? i have a 68 cab non ac if any1 is interested it needs cab cornors rockers the basic stuff not as far as this one is

06-28-2009, 01:15 AM	#16
tim21391 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Salina, Kansas Posts: 1,998	Re: RUST - Is this cab too far gone? id replace it thats a lot of work.. __________________ 1972 C-10...402/400..flowmaster 40 series 1967 Mustang 347 stroker/C-4 1966 Mustang 289/3-speed 2013 Mustang V6/6speed w/300 ponies I may be 23, but i sure do knows 67-72s are sexy! Its not MPG its smiles per gallon! build started 11/25/08 build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=2993796

06-28-2009, 05:22 PM	#17
Beatcoaster 69 Fleetside Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Lake Stevens, WA Posts: 333	Re: RUST - Is this cab too far gone? I'd say that is too much work - find another



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06-28-2009, 05:33 PM	#18
(joey) Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: halifax nova scotia Posts: 375	Re: RUST - Is this cab too far gone? i say dive right in.i had to replace both rockers,pas and driver floor pans,both cab corners, built a full legnth patch for inside where roof meets the windshield,had to remove and weld the whole drip rail,had to fab 80% of the lip the windshield fits onto,patch both kick panels and patch the firewall.and im almost done.and i did it all outside.

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