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kcfirstbuild · 10-29-2011, 07:27 PM

So I'm going to have to pay someone to do the patch panels for me since I'm not the greatest welder. I need to replace all the cab supports, rocker panels, maybe the inner panel, and a rear floor corners. I purchased all the parts and now realized it might have been smarter to get a whole new floor from GMC pauls for 380. So my question now is would it be more work and money on my part to have him just replace those panels other then just having him put in a new complete floor . I can't send them back cause I bought everything last year.

bobs409 · 10-29-2011, 07:56 PM

I just did a whole new floor on my wrecker project and that's the way to go!!! You don't need to be a good welder if going with the full floor. You'll be doing plug welds and they are easier than falling off a log!

Very little welding and the results are awesome! I'll never opt for patch panels again if I can help it.

The only downside is you have to remove the cab and it is a big job.

CHEVYHD496 · 10-29-2011, 09:56 PM

i am about to do the same job myself and im going for the full floor. plus with the full floor it replaces the cab supports too. my opinion, more work...alot less welding.

72 K20 · 10-29-2011, 10:32 PM

Where are you guys finding the complete floors ? Is there a lot of difference in quality ?

I'd be looking for one complete with supports !

Thank You !!

CHEVYHD496 · 10-29-2011, 11:17 PM

http://www.topbananaparts.com/servle...loor%2C/Detail

72 K20 · 10-30-2011, 01:02 AM

Thank you Chevyhd496 !

bobs409 · 10-30-2011, 06:54 AM

Yes, get the one with all the supports already installed. I think there is a floor pan only version for about a hundred less but by the time you buy the other pieces, then have to install them, it's no deal at all.

Best to buy one within driving distance so you don't have to pay truck freight. I think I got mine for $499 or $599, can't remember but I picked it up so no shipping cost.

Just to add, mine went in like it belonged there! It's a VERY nice piece.

It's alot more work on one hand but think of all the work & the welding would have to do with pieces and patches. Ugh!

kcfirstbuild · 10-30-2011, 08:48 AM

GMC paul has one for 380.

Sucky part is that I already bought all the patch panels so I'd be out some money. I guess i'll ask the guy doing the welding which one he would rather do.

Shyguy · 10-30-2011, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by kcfirstbuild

GMC paul has one for 380.

Sucky part is that I already bought all the patch panels so I'd be out some money. I guess i'll ask the guy doing the welding which one he would rather do.

Since a lot of people are restoring these old trucks you can sell the patch panels or use them for trading.

I went with the patch panels on my '67 because I got a real good deal from a guy that was going out of business, but a lot of cutting, welding and grinding was required with the patch panels.

speedfreak369 · 10-30-2011, 09:33 PM

im about to do the whole floor also, i have no background in welding and body work but i have to get someone else to do it. ive gotten a quote for 2200 for the floor, cab corners and rockers. Is that a good price or on the high side? That includes parts

kcfirstbuild · 10-31-2011, 09:24 PM

I just got a price on my cab work today. He gave me a price of 1,500 for the patch work. I was just going to ask if that was a good price for patches on the floor, foot kicks, rockers , and cabs. But from your price it seems it is. I'm super pumped, the first person I got to actual be excited to work on it. Everyone else says sure, but wouldnt give me a yes or a no.

72 K20 · 12-14-2011, 10:32 PM

Bobs 409

Do these include the rockers and cab corners ?

Do you have pics of your install ?

Thank You !!

Tom

black_sheep454 · 12-14-2011, 11:18 PM

I just bought a complete floor for one of mine and it is by far the best way to go to do it right. The work you can save by piecing one together is well worth the extra cost of the part.

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72 K20 · 12-15-2011, 12:03 AM

Black sheep 454
Which company did you get your floor from ? If you had it shipped,,, was the shipping cost reasonable ?

This still requires rockers and cab corners correct ?

Thank you !!

Tom

black_sheep454 · 12-15-2011, 12:40 AM

The inner rockers are made stamped with the floor, but yes you have to gave the outer rockers and cab corners still. My buddy has a shop and carries sheetmetal for all kinds of cars and trucks. I gave $425 for it and went across town 8 miles to pick it up. He's a supplier for AMD metal which owns tri plus, these are stamped tri plus and are very heavy duty, it's all I can do to carry the floor by itself and I'm a big guy.
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bobs409 · 12-15-2011, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by 72 K20

Bobs 409
Do you have pics of your install ?

Thank You !!

Tom

Tom, see my wrecker restoration build thread here:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=448256

Lots of pages, it would be near the end somewhere.

**passthebuck** · 12-15-2011, 07:59 AM

Saddly, full floors were not available when I did my floor. Turned out being a patchwork of patches, both factory & handmade. I think it looks bad & one day I'll replace the whole floor as one.

Crosshair Cowboy · 12-15-2011, 05:44 PM

Anyone make a high hump version?
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black_sheep454 · 12-15-2011, 06:11 PM

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Anyone make a high hump version?
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Not that I know of.
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Crosshair Cowboy · 12-15-2011, 06:16 PM

I think if someone offered one, I would ditch these patch panels and go with one of these. Definitely the way to go.
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black_sheep454 · 12-15-2011, 06:30 PM

If you have a good hump just use one of these floors a cut the hump out and bolt down the high hump. That what I plan on doing since I'll need some extra trans clearance.
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zellway · 12-15-2011, 07:14 PM

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Anyone make a high hump version?
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You could just cut out the hump and bolt the one you have into it.

72 K20 · 12-15-2011, 07:15 PM

Black sheep 454

Was that price a special deal through your buddy or is that the regular price ?

Thank You

Tom

blkcorvair · 12-15-2011, 08:23 PM

Whole floor is the way to go. GMC Pauls. Have it shipped to a commercial address and save a feew bucks!

black_sheep454 · 12-15-2011, 09:15 PM

That was 15% off normal price since I have a body shop, if you have a shop you can get the same deal, but will have to pay shipping.
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10-29-2011, 07:27 PM	#1
kcfirstbuild Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Red Wing Mn Posts: 526	To replace the whole floor ? So I'm going to have to pay someone to do the patch panels for me since I'm not the greatest welder. I need to replace all the cab supports, rocker panels, maybe the inner panel, and a rear floor corners. I purchased all the parts and now realized it might have been smarter to get a whole new floor from GMC pauls for 380. So my question now is would it be more work and money on my part to have him just replace those panels other then just having him put in a new complete floor . I can't send them back cause I bought everything last year.

10-29-2011, 07:56 PM	#2
bobs409 1969 Custom 30 wrecker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pottsville, Pa Posts: 2,611	Re: To replace the whole floor ? I just did a whole new floor on my wrecker project and that's the way to go!!! You don't need to be a good welder if going with the full floor. You'll be doing plug welds and they are easier than falling off a log! Very little welding and the results are awesome! I'll never opt for patch panels again if I can help it. The only downside is you have to remove the cab and it is a big job. __________________ Bob 63 Impala 283/PG/3.36 (under restoration) 66 Impala 327/PG/3.36 66 Chevelle SS 409/M22/3.55 69 Chevelle 307/PG/3.08 (future restoration) 69 C10 short stepside 454/TH350/3.73 69 Custom 30 tow truck 350/4 spd/4.10 (resto done, CRUISIN TIME!) 71 Cheyenne 20 fleetside 350/4 spd/4.10 71 Chevelle 6/PG/3.08 72 Chevelle 454/M21/4.10

10-29-2011, 09:56 PM	#3
CHEVYHD496 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: mid missouri Posts: 31	Re: To replace the whole floor ? i am about to do the same job myself and im going for the full floor. plus with the full floor it replaces the cab supports too. my opinion, more work...alot less welding. __________________ 71' C10 2wd. 350/400 putting in a 496/700R4 72' C20 2wd 402/400 Cheyenne Super 02' 2500HD EC/LB 4x4 496/Allison- MODDED USMC 06-14 / 0331 OIF VET

10-29-2011, 10:32 PM	#4
72 K20 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Brandon,Iowa Posts: 391	Re: To replace the whole floor ? Where are you guys finding the complete floors ? Is there a lot of difference in quality ? I'd be looking for one complete with supports ! Thank You !!

10-29-2011, 11:17 PM	#5
CHEVYHD496 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: mid missouri Posts: 31	Re: To replace the whole floor ? http://www.topbananaparts.com/servle...loor%2C/Detail __________________ 71' C10 2wd. 350/400 putting in a 496/700R4 72' C20 2wd 402/400 Cheyenne Super 02' 2500HD EC/LB 4x4 496/Allison- MODDED USMC 06-14 / 0331 OIF VET

10-30-2011, 01:02 AM	#6
72 K20 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Brandon,Iowa Posts: 391	Re: To replace the whole floor ? Thank you Chevyhd496 !

10-30-2011, 06:54 AM	#7
bobs409 1969 Custom 30 wrecker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pottsville, Pa Posts: 2,611	Re: To replace the whole floor ? Yes, get the one with all the supports already installed. I think there is a floor pan only version for about a hundred less but by the time you buy the other pieces, then have to install them, it's no deal at all. Best to buy one within driving distance so you don't have to pay truck freight. I think I got mine for $499 or $599, can't remember but I picked it up so no shipping cost. Just to add, mine went in like it belonged there! It's a VERY nice piece. It's alot more work on one hand but think of all the work & the welding would have to do with pieces and patches. Ugh! __________________ Bob 63 Impala 283/PG/3.36 (under restoration) 66 Impala 327/PG/3.36 66 Chevelle SS 409/M22/3.55 69 Chevelle 307/PG/3.08 (future restoration) 69 C10 short stepside 454/TH350/3.73 69 Custom 30 tow truck 350/4 spd/4.10 (resto done, CRUISIN TIME!) 71 Cheyenne 20 fleetside 350/4 spd/4.10 71 Chevelle 6/PG/3.08 72 Chevelle 454/M21/4.10

10-30-2011, 08:48 AM	#8
kcfirstbuild Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Red Wing Mn Posts: 526	Re: To replace the whole floor ? GMC paul has one for 380. Sucky part is that I already bought all the patch panels so I'd be out some money. I guess i'll ask the guy doing the welding which one he would rather do.

10-30-2011, 09:33 PM	#10
speedfreak369 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: GA/AL Posts: 290	Re: To replace the whole floor ? im about to do the whole floor also, i have no background in welding and body work but i have to get someone else to do it. ive gotten a quote for 2200 for the floor, cab corners and rockers. Is that a good price or on the high side? That includes parts __________________ 1965 c10 short stepside (dad's project) 1967 c10 fleetside 350/350 trans (my baby)

10-31-2011, 09:24 PM	#11
kcfirstbuild Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Red Wing Mn Posts: 526	Re: To replace the whole floor ? I just got a price on my cab work today. He gave me a price of 1,500 for the patch work. I was just going to ask if that was a good price for patches on the floor, foot kicks, rockers , and cabs. But from your price it seems it is. I'm super pumped, the first person I got to actual be excited to work on it. Everyone else says sure, but wouldnt give me a yes or a no.

12-14-2011, 10:32 PM	#12
72 K20 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Brandon,Iowa Posts: 391	Re: To replace the whole floor ? Bobs 409 Do these include the rockers and cab corners ? Do you have pics of your install ? Thank You !! Tom

12-14-2011, 11:18 PM	#13
black_sheep454 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Lebanon, Mo. Posts: 1,315	Re: To replace the whole floor ? I just bought a complete floor for one of mine and it is by far the best way to go to do it right. The work you can save by piecing one together is well worth the extra cost of the part. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1968 chevy lwb, getting ready to join forces with the 70 gmc 1970 gmc swb, getting ready to be a 68 chevy swb 1971 gmc lwb 2500 2wd Sierra Grande 1988 chevy 1-ton crew cab 2wd waiting for a 12v cummins

12-15-2011, 12:03 AM	#14
72 K20 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Brandon,Iowa Posts: 391	Re: To replace the whole floor ? Black sheep 454 Which company did you get your floor from ? If you had it shipped,,, was the shipping cost reasonable ? This still requires rockers and cab corners correct ? Thank you !! Tom

12-15-2011, 12:40 AM	#15
black_sheep454 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Lebanon, Mo. Posts: 1,315	Re: To replace the whole floor ? The inner rockers are made stamped with the floor, but yes you have to gave the outer rockers and cab corners still. My buddy has a shop and carries sheetmetal for all kinds of cars and trucks. I gave $425 for it and went across town 8 miles to pick it up. He's a supplier for AMD metal which owns tri plus, these are stamped tri plus and are very heavy duty, it's all I can do to carry the floor by itself and I'm a big guy. Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device

12-15-2011, 07:59 AM	#17
passthebuck Sisyphus was my mentor! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Carleton Place, Ontario CANADA Posts: 984	Re: To replace the whole floor ? Saddly, full floors were not available when I did my floor. Turned out being a patchwork of patches, both factory & handmade. I think it looks bad & one day I'll replace the whole floor as one. __________________ passthebuck #5642 -TWO 1967 GMC 910's. One with L6/3-on-the tree and the other with 355 w/435hp & a 700r4. -a 2013 Honda Civic as my "sensible" car



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12-15-2011, 05:44 PM	#18
Crosshair Cowboy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: New Braunfels, TX Posts: 44	Re: To replace the whole floor ? Anyone make a high hump version? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1969 K20 4x4 1989 V1500 Burb

12-15-2011, 06:16 PM	#20
Crosshair Cowboy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: New Braunfels, TX Posts: 44	Re: To replace the whole floor ? I think if someone offered one, I would ditch these patch panels and go with one of these. Definitely the way to go. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1969 K20 4x4 1989 V1500 Burb

12-15-2011, 06:30 PM	#21
black_sheep454 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Lebanon, Mo. Posts: 1,315	Re: To replace the whole floor ? If you have a good hump just use one of these floors a cut the hump out and bolt down the high hump. That what I plan on doing since I'll need some extra trans clearance. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1968 chevy lwb, getting ready to join forces with the 70 gmc 1970 gmc swb, getting ready to be a 68 chevy swb 1971 gmc lwb 2500 2wd Sierra Grande 1988 chevy 1-ton crew cab 2wd waiting for a 12v cummins

12-15-2011, 07:15 PM	#23
72 K20 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Brandon,Iowa Posts: 391	Re: To replace the whole floor ? Black sheep 454 Was that price a special deal through your buddy or is that the regular price ? Thank You Tom

12-15-2011, 08:23 PM	#24
blkcorvair Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 787	Re: To replace the whole floor ? Whole floor is the way to go. GMC Pauls. Have it shipped to a commercial address and save a feew bucks!

12-15-2011, 09:15 PM	#25
black_sheep454 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Lebanon, Mo. Posts: 1,315	Re: To replace the whole floor ? That was 15% off normal price since I have a body shop, if you have a shop you can get the same deal, but will have to pay shipping. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1968 chevy lwb, getting ready to join forces with the 70 gmc 1970 gmc swb, getting ready to be a 68 chevy swb 1971 gmc lwb 2500 2wd Sierra Grande 1988 chevy 1-ton crew cab 2wd waiting for a 12v cummins

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