Under Cab Issue - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

'67fleet · 02-17-2008, 04:45 AM

I recently got a 67 chevy and I am just starting to find out what needs to be done to make it safe and reliable. Right now my biggest concern is the rust damage to my cab's support frame (There are pictures of what I'm talking about)
I was planning on using this as a daily driver for a little while before I took it off the road to do any major work but I'm not sure it is safe to drive this way. How would I fix this? All four corners have rusted away but everything else seems intact (you can see in the first picture what the rest of the under carriage and the actual frame looks like).

Cheers

'67fleet · 02-17-2008, 04:58 AM

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PanelDeland · 02-17-2008, 05:44 AM

The cab supports are welded in.Can you weld?The other thing is the rest of the cab.If it has much rust/damage it may be easier or better to replace it.You may want to post up more pics of the overall cab,rocker area,floorboards and cab corners.Many of the members here are very knowledgeable and can help point you in the right direction.One of the members has even done a set of videos on replacing some of the common areas where rust lurks.

lilred67 · 02-17-2008, 05:46 AM

i would not worry about the safety of those rust spots. i would check where the cab mounts to the frame. if they are rusted real bad then i would worry about it. the places you have pictured are more cosmetic than structural.the rust would have to be alot worse than that to be unsafe to drive. check the brakes,brake lines, steering components and suspension for excessive wear before driving.

19673ontree · 02-17-2008, 05:48 AM

the good thing is that they make all those part's AND THEY ARE CHEAP !

caminokid · 02-17-2008, 06:33 AM

I drive mine...the 69 Fleet everyday. No heat. No braces left in the cab at all. I think the only thing holding the cab to the truck is the steering column and the doghouse. Your truck is in alot better shape then mine! I wouldnt worry about the rust you got...you can drive it. If I can drive mine...you can feel safe driving yours. I always make jokes about how I may turn a corner one day and I will be sitting in the cab in the middle of the street and the rest of the truck going on without me!

'67fleet · 02-18-2008, 03:16 AM

Good to hear I can still drive it, the rest of the rust isn't nearly as bad. I have some friends that can weld so I will see what they say about fixing it. I want to keep the truck completely original so I still need to research all the rules of how I'm allowed to fix things. (I usually just fix junkers to get me from point A to point B,)
Thanks, great site!

02-17-2008, 04:45 AM	#1
'67fleet Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Langley BC Posts: 65	Under Cab Issue I recently got a 67 chevy and I am just starting to find out what needs to be done to make it safe and reliable. Right now my biggest concern is the rust damage to my cab's support frame (There are pictures of what I'm talking about) I was planning on using this as a daily driver for a little while before I took it off the road to do any major work but I'm not sure it is safe to drive this way. How would I fix this? All four corners have rusted away but everything else seems intact (you can see in the first picture what the rest of the under carriage and the actual frame looks like). Cheers Attached Images __________________ 1967 Chevy Fleetside with an amature behind the wrench

02-17-2008, 04:58 AM	#2
'67fleet Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Langley BC Posts: 65	Re: Under Cab Issue more Attached Images __________________ 1967 Chevy Fleetside with an amature behind the wrench

02-17-2008, 05:44 AM	#3
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: Under Cab Issue The cab supports are welded in.Can you weld?The other thing is the rest of the cab.If it has much rust/damage it may be easier or better to replace it.You may want to post up more pics of the overall cab,rocker area,floorboards and cab corners.Many of the members here are very knowledgeable and can help point you in the right direction.One of the members has even done a set of videos on replacing some of the common areas where rust lurks. __________________ 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"

02-17-2008, 05:46 AM	#4
lilred67 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: weatherford,texas Posts: 1,003	Re: Under Cab Issue i would not worry about the safety of those rust spots. i would check where the cab mounts to the frame. if they are rusted real bad then i would worry about it. the places you have pictured are more cosmetic than structural.the rust would have to be alot worse than that to be unsafe to drive. check the brakes,brake lines, steering components and suspension for excessive wear before driving.

02-17-2008, 05:48 AM	#5
19673ontree CAN'T FIX NOTHIN Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: SOUTHRUST VIRGINIA !!! Posts: 2,112	Re: Under Cab Issue the good thing is that they make all those part's AND THEY ARE CHEAP ! __________________ 1967 C10 Shortbed Fleetside Small back glass 6 cyl 3spd on the tree 3.08 gears underdash AC

02-17-2008, 06:33 AM	#6
caminokid Chevy nut Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Springfield, Illinois Posts: 2,266	Re: Under Cab Issue I drive mine...the 69 Fleet everyday. No heat. No braces left in the cab at all. I think the only thing holding the cab to the truck is the steering column and the doghouse. Your truck is in alot better shape then mine! I wouldnt worry about the rust you got...you can drive it. If I can drive mine...you can feel safe driving yours. I always make jokes about how I may turn a corner one day and I will be sitting in the cab in the middle of the street and the rest of the truck going on without me! __________________ 84 Chevy Custom Deluxe 1/2 Ton Named Fade To Black II "Remember kids there is NO replacement for displacement!"

02-18-2008, 03:16 AM	#7
'67fleet Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Langley BC Posts: 65	Re: Under Cab Issue Good to hear I can still drive it, the rest of the rust isn't nearly as bad. I have some friends that can weld so I will see what they say about fixing it. I want to keep the truck completely original so I still need to research all the rules of how I'm allowed to fix things. (I usually just fix junkers to get me from point A to point B,) Thanks, great site! __________________ 1967 Chevy Fleetside with an amature behind the wrench Last edited by '67fleet; 02-18-2008 at 03:21 AM.



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