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bruce carll · 03-30-2005, 10:03 PM

Stumbled across the board and was very happy to find, I am restoring a 67 long bed. Am currently replacing the floor pans, rockers, rear corners. I also have a major problem. This truck sat for ten years, and the gas tank leaked and rotted the floor all the way across the back of the cab. Anyone ever had to replace this part of the floor? Gotta love the salt on the northeastern roads.

68w/sbc406 · 03-30-2005, 10:05 PM

WELCOME!!! what part of the world are you from?

bruce carll · 03-30-2005, 10:09 PM

I am from southern new jersey.

*screamin_c102* · 03-30-2005, 10:22 PM

Joysey, I gots an unkle from joysey.

Just kidding, welcome to the board from Oregon.

Nice to see another long bed joining in the fun.

mocwon · 03-30-2005, 10:32 PM

Welcome from Central Texas

CPNEJR · 03-30-2005, 10:41 PM

from northern New Hampshire

jhwkns · 03-30-2005, 10:51 PM

Welcome to the forums Bruce! It sounds like you've got your work cut out for you. This message board is addicting. If you spend too much time on here you'll never finish your truck, but you'll know how to do it.

**tnblazerk5** · 03-30-2005, 10:51 PM

and

to the board from tennessee !!!!!!!!

Paul72 · 03-30-2005, 10:53 PM

Hello from Minnesota!

cdowns · 03-30-2005, 10:56 PM

welcome from florida. i used to go to the cowtown swapmeet off exit#1 on the turnpike

mr402 · 03-30-2005, 11:38 PM

Another WELCOME from Oregon.

You'll find the greatest pickup advice on the net right here! I don't think I've ever seen one of these cabs rust across the back in the way you describe. You might have better luck just replacing the entire cab. It's really not that difficult to do. Browse the parts forums, cabs come up for sale every once in a while.

bigvinnie · 03-30-2005, 11:41 PM

welcome... didn't know gas had that effect on metal... anyone else had this happen..???

krue · 03-30-2005, 11:52 PM

Welcome to the board from South Mississippi! Sounds like a cab swap would be easier.

*screamin_c102* · 03-30-2005, 11:52 PM

Probably the fill neck grommet leaked and the carpet wicked it up causing the floor to rust out.

It happens here in the soggy north too

68w/sbc406 · 03-30-2005, 11:58 PM

there was a thread there they had patch panel links. it was like yesterday but i cant find it. there was some homemade patch panels goin on too

*dtlilly* · 03-31-2005, 12:13 AM

Welcome to the board from the shadows of Lambeau Field!

68haywagon · 03-31-2005, 12:23 AM

Welcome from eastern PA

. You will find a ton of valuable info from these people on here. I new to the classic truck world and I have learned alot from here. Good luck with the truck and how about some pics?

Mike

phlegm · 03-31-2005, 12:30 AM

Welcome from North Carolina!!

ChebyCheyenne · 03-31-2005, 02:37 AM

Welcome from soggy Washington

JalopyToGo · 03-31-2005, 07:54 AM

Welocme from North Texas. You'll find this board very friendly and helpful. These folks are great.

72gord · 03-31-2005, 09:25 AM

Welcome from Wisconsin, I have a couple cabs with the same problem, be interesting to see if it is repairable, or more work than its worth.

smokekiki · 03-31-2005, 09:46 AM

Welcome from southeastpa.I go to Rio Grande and over to the Villas every other weekend.

Rod · 03-31-2005, 10:02 AM

from up north in Mid-Canada.

oj70chevy · 03-31-2005, 10:08 AM

and

from the Alamo.

70 shorty · 03-31-2005, 01:29 PM

Welcome from Central VA. I've seen the signs to the Cowtown Rodeo. My brother used to live in Glassboro and Marlton. It sounds like your truck may actually be more rusted than mine, which I didn't think was possible. Mine sat for 5 years without a grommet over the filler neck, and the floor across the back of the cab is fine. The cab corner under the filler neck, however, is non existant.

03-30-2005, 10:05 PM	#2
68w/sbc406 Got Light Emitting Diode? Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Newberg, OR Posts: 2,485	WELCOME!!! what part of the world are you from? __________________ 1968 1/2 ton 2wd lwb 6 lug disc and bags up front. Next c notch and rear bags '02 Chevy Silverado LT ext cab short bed 2WD 5/7 drop on 22's(the family car) 1993 Cherokee work ride/weekend wheeler

03-30-2005, 10:32 PM	#5
mocwon Keep On Truckin' Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Buda, Texas Posts: 1,354	Welcome from Central Texas __________________ Just Passin' Thru Some projects are like herding cats; others are like putting out fires; this one was like herding cats on fire.....

03-30-2005, 10:41 PM	#6
CPNEJR Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Franconia,N.H. Posts: 1,029	from northern New Hampshire __________________ (Only) Member of the CPNE Fan Club Aint that the truth 67 C-10 350 with 3-speed tranny and 308 gears swb step 82 Z28 Camaro 355 small block over 350 hp and a borg warner super t-10 (blown engine) 72 Chevy K20 Suburban (future project) 70 Chevy K20 now 68 GMC K2500 2003 Chevy 2500hd ccsb 4X4 (daily driver)

03-30-2005, 10:51 PM	#7
jhwkns Registered Cruiser Join Date: May 2002 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 2,230	Welcome to the forums Bruce! It sounds like you've got your work cut out for you. This message board is addicting. If you spend too much time on here you'll never finish your truck, but you'll know how to do it. __________________ I intend to live forever. So far, so good.

03-30-2005, 10:53 PM	#9
Paul72 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Waterloo, IA Posts: 1,147	Hello from Minnesota! __________________ '72 Chevy K20 - 383/4sp/205 - SOLD after 41 years in the family Next project - K/5 Tahoe (71 Blazer on 99 Tahoe chassis) Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=789958

03-30-2005, 10:03 PM	#1
bruce carll Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Salem, New Jersey Posts: 4	new member saying hello Stumbled across the board and was very happy to find, I am restoring a 67 long bed. Am currently replacing the floor pans, rockers, rear corners. I also have a major problem. This truck sat for ten years, and the gas tank leaked and rotted the floor all the way across the back of the cab. Anyone ever had to replace this part of the floor? Gotta love the salt on the northeastern roads.

03-30-2005, 10:09 PM	#3
bruce carll Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Salem, New Jersey Posts: 4	I am from southern new jersey.

03-30-2005, 10:22 PM	#4
screamin_c102 Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Yoncalla Oregon Posts: 775	Joysey, I gots an unkle from joysey. Just kidding, welcome to the board from Oregon. Nice to see another long bed joining in the fun.

03-30-2005, 10:51 PM	#8
tnblazerk5 User #12137 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: kingsport,upper east tenn Posts: 11,598	and to the board from tennessee !!!!!!!!

03-30-2005, 10:56 PM	#10
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	welcome from florida. i used to go to the cowtown swapmeet off exit#1 on the turnpike __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

03-30-2005, 11:38 PM	#11
mr402 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Elmira, Oregon Posts: 449	Another WELCOME from Oregon. You'll find the greatest pickup advice on the net right here! I don't think I've ever seen one of these cabs rust across the back in the way you describe. You might have better luck just replacing the entire cab. It's really not that difficult to do. Browse the parts forums, cabs come up for sale every once in a while.

03-30-2005, 11:41 PM	#12
bigvinnie Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: escondido, ca 92026 Posts: 1,222	welcome... didn't know gas had that effect on metal... anyone else had this happen..??? __________________ '72 short step, 350, 700R4, tilt, ps, pdb, a/c, lowered coils, etc., other work in progress... San Diego, CA 72 Stepside Project

03-30-2005, 11:52 PM	#13
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Welcome to the board from South Mississippi! Sounds like a cab swap would be easier. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

03-30-2005, 11:58 PM	#15
68w/sbc406 Got Light Emitting Diode? Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Newberg, OR Posts: 2,485	there was a thread there they had patch panel links. it was like yesterday but i cant find it. there was some homemade patch panels goin on too __________________ 1968 1/2 ton 2wd lwb 6 lug disc and bags up front. Next c notch and rear bags '02 Chevy Silverado LT ext cab short bed 2WD 5/7 drop on 22's(the family car) 1993 Cherokee work ride/weekend wheeler

03-31-2005, 12:13 AM	#16
dtlilly Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Shadow of Lambeau Field Posts: 5,597	Welcome to the board from the shadows of Lambeau Field!



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03-31-2005, 12:23 AM	#17
68haywagon I'm watching you! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Levittown, PA Posts: 1,822	Welcome from eastern PA . You will find a ton of valuable info from these people on here. I new to the classic truck world and I have learned alot from here. Good luck with the truck and how about some pics? Mike __________________ 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Z71 4WD 1993 Chevrolet C-1500 W/T - Blue - 4.3L V-6, 4 speed auto - Dad's (RIP) 1992 Chevrolet S10 - LS swap project 1968 Chevrolet C-10 longbed fleetside - sold

03-31-2005, 12:30 AM	#18
phlegm Still Green but learning Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Central NC Posts: 1,895	Welcome from North Carolina!! __________________ -- Cory 71 Cheyenne 10 - SWB, 350, "3 on the tree" AC cab 07 Suburban LTZ 4x4 2010 Acura TL 98 Mastercraft "FrankenStar" 225 27253 UPS/USPS IIOY....nope never was

03-31-2005, 02:37 AM	#19
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03-31-2005, 07:54 AM	#20
JalopyToGo Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Parker, Tx Posts: 61	Welocme from North Texas. You'll find this board very friendly and helpful. These folks are great. __________________ 69 LWB 70 SWB 01 Superduty Diesel 4X4 4door 06 Caddy CTS

03-31-2005, 09:25 AM	#21
72gord Never enough time!! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: sw Wisconsin Posts: 602	Welcome from Wisconsin, I have a couple cabs with the same problem, be interesting to see if it is repairable, or more work than its worth.

03-31-2005, 09:46 AM	#22
smokekiki Mike Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: west chester pa Posts: 2,474	Welcome from southeastpa.I go to Rio Grande and over to the Villas every other weekend. __________________ 70'c/10, 71 suburban4x4 402bb, 72suburban 4/6 drop, 72k/5 4x4 blazer 4" lift 35 tires

03-31-2005, 10:02 AM	#23
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03-31-2005, 10:08 AM	#24
oj70chevy 250 V-6 Club Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San antonio, TX. Posts: 898	and from the Alamo. __________________ 1970 Chevy C/10 6 Cyl. 43k original miles all factory .http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=197523 Never ask a stupid question unless you want a stupid answer .

03-31-2005, 01:29 PM	#25
70 shorty Where's my beer? Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Glen Allen, VA Posts: 1,768	Welcome from Central VA. I've seen the signs to the Cowtown Rodeo. My brother used to live in Glassboro and Marlton. It sounds like your truck may actually be more rusted than mine, which I didn't think was possible. Mine sat for 5 years without a grommet over the filler neck, and the floor across the back of the cab is fine. The cab corner under the filler neck, however, is non existant. __________________ 70 C10, shortstep, .30 over 250,Hurst shifted 3 spd parts hauler. Holley 390, Clifford Intake, Header, ported cylinder head, unknown bigger cam. 79 Corvette L82, 4 spd, black, red interior, headers, flowmasters, and unkown bigger cam. '03 Grand Cherokee Laredo, 4.0 4x4 daily driver. 165K miles, and runs great '08 Tahoe LTZ 4x4 155K

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