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rauto13 · 06-17-2006, 05:50 PM

I started the teardown on my 67 to rebuild, here are pics of the rust I found. Is this cab too far gone to fix? The floor supports look solid. There is also a large dent in the rear of the cab where the bed has hit it at sometime. I am also going to be converting this to factory air. The reason I want to save this cab is because the cab matches the frame & I have a good title in my name.

Also the PO cut up the trailing arm crossmember for some reason.

Let me know what ya think....

Thanks

rauto13 · 06-17-2006, 05:52 PM

a few more pics

PanelDeland · 06-17-2006, 07:28 PM

Most of that damage is repairable.There are repro parts for it.That said the largest factor in repairing it will be the $$$ spent on labor.If you are a bodyman/weldor you should be able to repair it.If you are paying for it it may be cheaper to find another cab.

06-17-2006, 05:50 PM	#1
rauto13 saving one more Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Pryor Creek, Oklahoma Posts: 3,066	too much rust? I started the teardown on my 67 to rebuild, here are pics of the rust I found. Is this cab too far gone to fix? The floor supports look solid. There is also a large dent in the rear of the cab where the bed has hit it at sometime. I am also going to be converting this to factory air. The reason I want to save this cab is because the cab matches the frame & I have a good title in my name. Also the PO cut up the trailing arm crossmember for some reason. Let me know what ya think.... Thanks Attached Images __________________ 72 Chevy longbed - now for parts 69 Chevy short fleet - needing some love 70 RS Camaro - needing more love driver - 96 GMC X-cab

06-17-2006, 05:52 PM	#2
rauto13 saving one more Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Pryor Creek, Oklahoma Posts: 3,066	Re: too much rust? a few more pics Attached Images __________________ 72 Chevy longbed - now for parts 69 Chevy short fleet - needing some love 70 RS Camaro - needing more love driver - 96 GMC X-cab

06-17-2006, 07:28 PM	#3
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: too much rust? Most of that damage is repairable.There are repro parts for it.That said the largest factor in repairing it will be the $$$ spent on labor.If you are a bodyman/weldor you should be able to repair it.If you are paying for it it may be cheaper to find another cab. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"



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