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Rezzato · 11-17-2009, 11:35 PM

This is my problem:

This is the only rust on the whole truck. I don't know what to do, replace the cab or have a shop repair it?

BAGNDRAGIT · 11-17-2009, 11:37 PM

the only rust, and in the worst spots, yikes, how are you behind a welder lol

extd56 · 11-17-2009, 11:44 PM

Get a new cab, much cheaper and lots of cabs to choose from here in California.

Rezzato · 11-17-2009, 11:45 PM

yeah not so good... but is it possible for a shop to fix that for under 500 bucks? I really want to keep the truck, it has a rebuilt 402 and turbo 400 in it. Every time I hit a bump rust falls on my lap.

extd56 · 11-17-2009, 11:50 PM

For 500.00 I can sell you a very nice cab. The rust on that cab looks to be pretty bad, I would guess about 2000.00 at least to fix that cab. Most shops in this area do not/ will not fix that. Now back east they have a lot of experiece doing that kind of rust repair.

Jim_PA · 11-17-2009, 11:51 PM

That'll buff right out.

But anyway, you're looking at a whole new roof, not going to have someone do that for $500 unless you find a private guy who will do it for you.

extd56 · 11-17-2009, 11:54 PM

Or cut a good roof off a cab and have the roof replaced, will probably still cost more than 500

11-17-2009, 11:35 PM	#1
Rezzato Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Los Angles CA Posts: 30	Rusty cab This is my problem: This is the only rust on the whole truck. I don't know what to do, replace the cab or have a shop repair it?

11-17-2009, 11:37 PM	#2
BAGNDRAGIT Just Not Low Enough! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 525	Re: Rusty cab the only rust, and in the worst spots, yikes, how are you behind a welder lol __________________ NEED ELECTRICAL HELP? ASK ME! 67-72 Full Wiring Diagrams Lots Of Info, TAKE A LOOK 1967 Chevy C-10 Shortbox Bagged 327 4spd Previous: 1971 Chevy C-10 Short Sep I6 Auto (Traded) 1973 Chevy C-20 THE REDNECK BATTLE TRUCK 2001 Chevy Silverado 2Dr 5.3L Shortbox. R.I.P. 1969 Volkswagen Bug This is my first meeting, I have a horsepower problem.

11-17-2009, 11:44 PM	#3
extd56 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 2,272	Re: Rusty cab Get a new cab, much cheaper and lots of cabs to choose from here in California.

11-17-2009, 11:45 PM	#4
Rezzato Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Los Angles CA Posts: 30	Re: Rusty cab yeah not so good... but is it possible for a shop to fix that for under 500 bucks? I really want to keep the truck, it has a rebuilt 402 and turbo 400 in it. Every time I hit a bump rust falls on my lap.

11-17-2009, 11:50 PM	#5
extd56 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 2,272	Re: Rusty cab For 500.00 I can sell you a very nice cab. The rust on that cab looks to be pretty bad, I would guess about 2000.00 at least to fix that cab. Most shops in this area do not/ will not fix that. Now back east they have a lot of experiece doing that kind of rust repair.

11-17-2009, 11:51 PM	#6
Jim_PA Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: PA Posts: 2,696	Re: Rusty cab That'll buff right out. But anyway, you're looking at a whole new roof, not going to have someone do that for $500 unless you find a private guy who will do it for you.

11-17-2009, 11:54 PM	#7
extd56 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 2,272	Re: Rusty cab Or cut a good roof off a cab and have the roof replaced, will probably still cost more than 500

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