1958 GMC Cab Rebuild! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Nsanehotrodz · 01-03-2016, 02:50 PM

We are building a '58 GMC truck with all of our new sheet metal parts! Here are a few pics to start this off!

ChuckDriver · 01-03-2016, 08:51 PM

That's a lot of work right there. Looks awesome, but do I see a Chevy dash V?

_Ogre · 01-04-2016, 01:33 PM

must be the fleet option cab with chevy dash

i have to ask.... why not go with a new dynacorn cab?
especially if your a shop with paid employees

Nsanehotrodz · 01-04-2016, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by ChuckDriver

That's a lot of work right there. Looks awesome, but do I see a Chevy dash V?

Ogre is right this was a fleet truck with the single headlights. Thanks

Quote:

Originally Posted by _Ogre

must be the fleet option cab with chevy dash

i have to ask.... why not go with a new dynacorn cab?
especially if your a shop with paid employees

Fit and finish is the most important aspect for all of our builds. It makes no sense to spend that much on a new cab. Then go back and rework all of the gaps and spend more money. This way I can move all of the parts into position where I want them and be finished. Here are a few more pics.

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mphudak · 01-04-2016, 08:27 PM

Looks awesome Nsane, I've been missing the posts of your work. Good, clean craftsmanship.

**Dieselwrencher** · 01-04-2016, 10:14 PM

X2! Great work on the cab! That sure is a lot of work too!

dubds10 · 01-05-2016, 02:34 PM

Was this just to see how well it could all go together? For the amount of time and money it'd be easier finding a rust free cab lol Looks good though, I just can't imagine doing it instead of just getting a donor cab.

dwcsr · 01-05-2016, 03:53 PM

There are no clean rust free cabs. There is always rust somewhere in the seams or inside pillars. This is the only way to be positive it truly rust free and it is much cheaper than buying a new cab from Dynacorn as he said above you still have to jack with fits and gaps on a new cab.

Its looking good so far

ezekiel · 01-05-2016, 05:56 PM

Wow! This gives me hope for my rusty 56 cab!

Some mice built a nest above the front windshield in between the inner and outer panels and now it's all rusted through.

Where can I look to find those replacement inner and outer roof panels?

Nsanehotrodz · 01-05-2016, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by mphudak

Looks awesome Nsane, I've been missing the posts of your work. Good, clean craftsmanship.

Thanks buddy! I'm trying to get back on here more often!

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

X2! Great work on the cab! That sure is a lot of work too!

Thanks, its coming together a lot faster than I thought it would.

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Originally Posted by dubds10

Was this just to see how well it could all go together? For the amount of time and money it'd be easier finding a rust free cab lol Looks good though, I just can't imagine doing it instead of just getting a donor cab.

This cab belonged to the owners uncle so he wanted to keep what he could.

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Originally Posted by dwcsr

There are no clean rust free cabs. There is always rust somewhere in the seams or inside pillars. This is the only way to be positive it truly rust free and it is much cheaper than buying a new cab from Dynacorn as he said above you still have to jack with fits and gaps on a new cab.

Its looking good so far

Exactly! Thanks

Quote:

Originally Posted by ezekiel

Wow! This gives me hope for my rusty 56 cab!

Some mice built a nest above the front windshield in between the inner and outer panels and now it's all rusted through.

Where can I look to find those replacement inner and outer roof panels?

We carry a huge selection of sheet metal for 1941-16 Chevy/Gmc trucks. Give us a call and I will get those parts you need on the way!

72c105speed · 01-05-2016, 11:36 PM

Were these parts sheet metal screwed together to check fit?

Nsanehotrodz · 01-06-2016, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by 72c105speed

Were these parts sheet metal screwed together to check fit?

Yeah I use #12 metal screws to hold everything together until I am happy.

Nsanehotrodz · 01-13-2016, 07:24 PM

A few more pics.

Flames97 · 01-17-2016, 02:55 PM

Wow.....this is a sweet build. Great work!!

Team24 · 02-03-2016, 10:54 PM

Really nice work Nsane, have been wondering are you going to spot weld where possible or plug weld? I am in the process of replacing a roof panel and was really interested in how you are going to handle that roof panel.

While my roof is off I am going to attempt to install seat belt anchors behind the inner rear cab wall near the B pillar.

Your professional workmanship makes it a really pleasure to follow your thread.

Thanks

ptc · 02-04-2016, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Nsanehotrodz

We are building a '58 GMC truck with all of our new sheet metal parts! Here are a few pics to start this off!

So do you guys make sheetmetal parts or who's parts are these you are using?

If they are yours, then whats the cost differences between you and Dynacorn?

Team24 · 02-23-2016, 11:42 PM

I guess I can't see the forest for the trees sometimes. Just noticed Nsanehotrodz web site at the bottom of his posts. Checked out the projects and all I can say is WOW. Wish I would have known they sold body panels on line before I purchased all of mine. One down side to buying from parts warehouses is none of these parts come with any instructions what so ever, but to purchase from someone who installs what they sells I can see as a real plus when you need a question answered. I have even called the product suppliers of the body parts and only got limited useful info from them. If and when I do another truck rebuild this I will have to consider. Nsane your post and the photo's of you builds are priceless. Thanks

svr · 02-24-2016, 01:06 AM

Must have maid service, have never seen a shop so clean

Nsanehotrodz · 02-24-2016, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Team24

I guess I can't see the forest for the trees sometimes. Just noticed Nsanehotrodz web site at the bottom of his posts. Checked out the projects and all I can say is WOW. Wish I would have known they sold body panels on line before I purchased all of mine. One down side to buying from parts warehouses is none of these parts come with any instructions what so ever, but to purchase from someone who installs what they sells I can see as a real plus when you need a question answered. I have even called the product suppliers of the body parts and only got limited useful info from them. If and when I do another truck rebuild this I will have to consider. Nsane your post and the photo's of you builds are priceless. Thanks

We will still help you out ! Just give us a call if you need anything ! 865-761-0460

Nsanehotrodz · 02-24-2016, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by svr

Must have maid service, have never seen a shop so clean

HAHA ! We can't get anything done if the shop is a mess ! Best to just keep it in check!

Nsanehotrodz · 02-24-2016, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by ptc

So do you guys make sheetmetal parts or who's parts are these you are using?

If they are yours, then whats the cost differences between you and Dynacorn?

Sorry about the delay in answering this, I just seen it. We use and sell tri-plus parts. I'm not sure what the price difference is as I'm not familiar with dynacorn's prices but thru the month of February all of our sheet metal is 15% off using coupon code LOVE. Also the board member's always get 10% with coupon code 6772frm. FINE PRINT : ONLY ONE COUPON CODE PER PURCHASE

Give us a call if we can help you out with anything ! 865-761-0460

**70shortfleet** · 02-24-2016, 11:20 AM

Great work on the cab! Are you keeping the small back window or are you going big?

Nsanehotrodz · 03-20-2016, 08:11 PM

QUOTE=70shortfleet;7497731]Great work on the cab! Are you keeping the small back window or are you going big?[/QUOTE]

The owner wants to keep it a small window cab. Here are a few more pics. The owner wanted a smooth firewall. So we built a custom firewall after installing the new stock firewall.

dsraven · 03-20-2016, 10:31 PM

nice job. I admire the clean shop as well. just curious, what will you use for the cab floor to rear wall support/brace/bracket? fab something or have you found a supplier?

Nsanehotrodz · 03-21-2016, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by dsraven

nice job. I admire the clean shop as well. just curious, what will you use for the cab floor to rear wall support/brace/bracket? fab something or have you found a supplier?

Those rear cab braces are not being reproduced so I built a new set.
Thanks

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Nsanehotrodz Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: White Pine, TN Posts: 1,261	1958 GMC Cab Rebuild! We are building a '58 GMC truck with all of our new sheet metal parts! Here are a few pics to start this off! __________________ www.nsanehotrodz.com customerservice@nsanehotrodz.com 865-761-0460 Tennessee's #1 HotRod Shop!

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dwcsr Hollister Road Co. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston Posts: 6,131	Re: 1958 GMC Cab Rebuild! There are no clean rust free cabs. There is always rust somewhere in the seams or inside pillars. This is the only way to be positive it truly rust free and it is much cheaper than buying a new cab from Dynacorn as he said above you still have to jack with fits and gaps on a new cab. Its looking good so far

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ezekiel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Calgary, Canada Posts: 54	Re: 1958 GMC Cab Rebuild! Wow! This gives me hope for my rusty 56 cab! Some mice built a nest above the front windshield in between the inner and outer panels and now it's all rusted through. Where can I look to find those replacement inner and outer roof panels?

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72c105speed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Kentucky Posts: 172	Re: 1958 GMC Cab Rebuild! Were these parts sheet metal screwed together to check fit?

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Team24 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 20	Re: 1958 GMC Cab Rebuild! Really nice work Nsane, have been wondering are you going to spot weld where possible or plug weld? I am in the process of replacing a roof panel and was really interested in how you are going to handle that roof panel. While my roof is off I am going to attempt to install seat belt anchors behind the inner rear cab wall near the B pillar. Your professional workmanship makes it a really pleasure to follow your thread. Thanks

02-23-2016, 11:42 PM	#17
Team24 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 20	Re: 1958 GMC Cab Rebuild! I guess I can't see the forest for the trees sometimes. Just noticed Nsanehotrodz web site at the bottom of his posts. Checked out the projects and all I can say is WOW. Wish I would have known they sold body panels on line before I purchased all of mine. One down side to buying from parts warehouses is none of these parts come with any instructions what so ever, but to purchase from someone who installs what they sells I can see as a real plus when you need a question answered. I have even called the product suppliers of the body parts and only got limited useful info from them. If and when I do another truck rebuild this I will have to consider. Nsane your post and the photo's of you builds are priceless. Thanks

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Nsanehotrodz Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: White Pine, TN Posts: 1,261	Re: 1958 GMC Cab Rebuild! QUOTE=70shortfleet;7497731]Great work on the cab! Are you keeping the small back window or are you going big?[/QUOTE] The owner wants to keep it a small window cab. Here are a few more pics. The owner wanted a smooth firewall. So we built a custom firewall after installing the new stock firewall. __________________ www.nsanehotrodz.com customerservice@nsanehotrodz.com 865-761-0460 Tennessee's #1 HotRod Shop!

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