Bummer.......rust 68 shortbed - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

68short · 01-22-2012, 08:27 PM

This was a recent purchase, that I went by the pictures they supplied on a craigslist ad. It was $850, so Im not too bummed, but looks like I'll have to replace the rockers.
I can't tell by pictures of new replacements, but do they include any extra metal between the weatherstripping lip and the floor, cause thats were the rust out is?
Seems a shame I"ll have to replace the whole rocker, but the lip is gone. Everything else is wipe-off rust where I swiped an X with my finger

68short · 01-22-2012, 08:34 PM

another view

stomper · 01-22-2012, 09:20 PM

$850 for a SWB, thats all the rust it's got, and you're bummed? You Arizona guys are spoiled.

I believe the rockers end at the door seal lip. You'll need a floor patch panel inboard of the lip.

Let's see the rest of it!

oldblue1968chevy · 01-22-2012, 10:02 PM

SPOILED lol lol lol lol

Geez

blkcorvair · 01-22-2012, 10:05 PM

you'll need to make that piece (Its part of the floor) Or you can get outer floor pieces that include the inner rocker. Than an outer rocker. But for $850 thats not too bad really

black_sheep454 · 01-22-2012, 11:00 PM

I thought they were making inner rockers now with that lip, but I may be wrong.
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50bomb · 01-22-2012, 11:19 PM

Okay you know you SCORED!! you know your laughing right now just seeing what we would say. You know you can send it my way if your not happy. haha

Dingfodgy · 01-23-2012, 12:38 AM

For about $50 you can get the inner rocker with a 3" floor extension and for about 20 bucks more you can get the outer rocker. So for less then $100 per side you can have your "rusted" cab back in original shape.
Most of us spend $500-$700 to get our cabs back in shape, plus the hours and hours of welding, grinding and finishing required. Consider yourself lucky.....especially for 850 dollars!
I know it's Arizona and any rust is kind of unusual, but really it's not that bad.

junksaver · 01-23-2012, 12:51 AM

Nice Score. On the east coast that is considered rust free.

68short · 01-23-2012, 09:16 AM

Spoiled???.......NO, I search many craigslist ads, knock on doors etc. There is plenty of good trucks out here, but just like hunting, you gotta work for the kill.

BTW 50bomb, you haven't seen the whole truck yet, its a mess. I hate house paint

Yes, I still think its a good score, a great base, and an easy restoration, but it will take many hours to make it a sweet ride.

Dingfodgy wrote ( So for less then $100 per side you can have your "rusted" cab back in original shape).
Are you being sarcastic

Seriously, I appreciate the input and info

50bomb · 01-23-2012, 10:47 AM

You truck is amazing..House paint can be removed. You got a good thing here. KEEP IT and drive it! Those pictures are awesome with that cool North Az moutains.

**special-K** · 01-23-2012, 12:37 PM

One good thing about house paint...it'll trip off real easy. Maybe so easy,with stripper, that the paint underneath will not be affected. Factory paint doesn't strip very easy at all. Probably just sun burnt paint underneath.

Dingfodgy · 01-23-2012, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by 68short

Dingfodgy wrote ( So for less then $100 per side you can have your "rusted" cab back in original shape).
Are you being sarcastic

Seriously, I appreciate the input and info

No, not being sarcastic. You only mentioned the minimal rust @ the rockers.....so for about $150-175 in sheet metal and some welding- these spots could be fixed. Granted it wouldn't be painted, but it would have solid sheet metal to work with.
Your welcome for the input.....now quit yer *****in' about a pretty damned solid 45 year old truck you picked up for less than a new set of tires!

**CC69Rat** · 01-23-2012, 02:08 PM

Yep, that truck in this area would be considered above average. .. and I'm not even in the worst 'rust belt' states. I'd buy that truck in a minute. Rockers are cheap and easy to install. I wish I could find one that solid around here..

bbadfred · 01-23-2012, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by junksaver

Nice Score. On the east coast that is considered rust free.

Thats rust free in Illinois as well!!!!

68short · 01-23-2012, 07:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by special-K

One good thing about house paint...it'll trip off real easy. Maybe so easy,with stripper, that the paint underneath will not be affected. Factory paint doesn't strip very easy at all. Probably just sun burnt paint underneath.

Wow, that would be awesome. Any recommended strippers

68short · 01-23-2012, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Dingfodgy

No, not being sarcastic. You only mentioned the minimal rust @ the rockers.....so for about $150-175 in sheet metal and some welding- these spots could be fixed. Granted it wouldn't be painted, but it would have solid sheet metal to work with.
Your welcome for the input.....now quit yer *****in' about a pretty damned solid 45 year old truck you picked up for less than a new set of tires!

I knew you weren't been sarcastic, I got it. I have no problem fixing the sheet metal, and appreciate your advice.

Dano69c10 · 01-23-2012, 10:42 PM

Man, I'm getting ready to pay $900 for a swb rolling frame.

JRE · 01-24-2012, 12:14 AM

Oven Cleaner will strip that paint off and leave the Original paint alone. Synthetic reducer works well also. I Just stripped and buffed out my buddies 58 VW Micro bus. With the Oven Cleaner

01-22-2012, 08:27 PM	#1
68short Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: az Posts: 169	Bummer.......rust 68 shortbed This was a recent purchase, that I went by the pictures they supplied on a craigslist ad. It was $850, so Im not too bummed, but looks like I'll have to replace the rockers. I can't tell by pictures of new replacements, but do they include any extra metal between the weatherstripping lip and the floor, cause thats were the rust out is? Seems a shame I"ll have to replace the whole rocker, but the lip is gone. Everything else is wipe-off rust where I swiped an X with my finger Attached Images

01-22-2012, 08:34 PM	#2
68short Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: az Posts: 169	Re: Bummer.......rust 68 shortbed another view Attached Images

01-22-2012, 09:20 PM	#3
stomper Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 1,701	Re: Bummer.......rust 68 shortbed $850 for a SWB, thats all the rust it's got, and you're bummed? You Arizona guys are spoiled. I believe the rockers end at the door seal lip. You'll need a floor patch panel inboard of the lip. Let's see the rest of it! __________________ "I was patina when patina wasn't cool." 1973 Cheyenne SWB Sunset Gold / Frost White / Saddle

01-22-2012, 10:02 PM	#4
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Bummer.......rust 68 shortbed SPOILED lol lol lol lol Geez __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

01-22-2012, 10:05 PM	#5
blkcorvair Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 787	Re: Bummer.......rust 68 shortbed you'll need to make that piece (Its part of the floor) Or you can get outer floor pieces that include the inner rocker. Than an outer rocker. But for $850 thats not too bad really

01-22-2012, 11:00 PM	#6
black_sheep454 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Lebanon, Mo. Posts: 1,315	Re: Bummer.......rust 68 shortbed I thought they were making inner rockers now with that lip, but I may be wrong. 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

01-22-2012, 11:19 PM	#7
50bomb Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Hemet,Ca Posts: 1,502	Re: Bummer.......rust 68 shortbed Okay you know you SCORED!! you know your laughing right now just seeing what we would say. You know you can send it my way if your not happy. haha

01-23-2012, 12:38 AM	#8
Dingfodgy Lemme show you something!! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: St.Helens, OR. Posts: 876	Re: Bummer.......rust 68 shortbed For about $50 you can get the inner rocker with a 3" floor extension and for about 20 bucks more you can get the outer rocker. So for less then $100 per side you can have your "rusted" cab back in original shape. Most of us spend $500-$700 to get our cabs back in shape, plus the hours and hours of welding, grinding and finishing required. Consider yourself lucky.....especially for 850 dollars! I know it's Arizona and any rust is kind of unusual, but really it's not that bad. __________________ '67 CST-10 LWB ("Crusty") SOLD '67 GMC SWB ("Murdock") 2000 K1500 Suburban ("Betty") '95 BMW 325i ("Joy")

01-23-2012, 12:51 AM	#9
junksaver Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Durham NC Posts: 216	Re: Bummer.......rust 68 shortbed Nice Score. On the east coast that is considered rust free. __________________ 68 4wd Stepside 69 2wd Stepside Project 71 2wd Blazer Project 72 2wd 3/4 Ton Project or Parts? 73 4wd Blazer

01-23-2012, 09:16 AM	#10
68short Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: az Posts: 169	Re: Bummer.......rust 68 shortbed Spoiled???.......NO, I search many craigslist ads, knock on doors etc. There is plenty of good trucks out here, but just like hunting, you gotta work for the kill. BTW 50bomb, you haven't seen the whole truck yet, its a mess. I hate house paint Yes, I still think its a good score, a great base, and an easy restoration, but it will take many hours to make it a sweet ride. Dingfodgy wrote ( So for less then $100 per side you can have your "rusted" cab back in original shape). Are you being sarcastic Seriously, I appreciate the input and info Attached Images Last edited by 68short; 01-23-2012 at 09:29 AM. Reason: spelling

01-23-2012, 10:47 AM	#11
50bomb Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Hemet,Ca Posts: 1,502	Re: Bummer.......rust 68 shortbed You truck is amazing..House paint can be removed. You got a good thing here. KEEP IT and drive it! Those pictures are awesome with that cool North Az moutains.

01-23-2012, 12:37 PM	#12
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Bummer.......rust 68 shortbed One good thing about house paint...it'll trip off real easy. Maybe so easy,with stripper, that the paint underneath will not be affected. Factory paint doesn't strip very easy at all. Probably just sun burnt paint underneath. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

01-23-2012, 02:08 PM	#14
CC69Rat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,214	Re: Bummer.......rust 68 shortbed Yep, that truck in this area would be considered above average. .. and I'm not even in the worst 'rust belt' states. I'd buy that truck in a minute. Rockers are cheap and easy to install. I wish I could find one that solid around here.. __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

01-23-2012, 10:42 PM	#18
Dano69c10 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Ontario, Kali Posts: 2,427	Re: Bummer.......rust 68 shortbed Man, I'm getting ready to pay $900 for a swb rolling frame. __________________ '69 Fleet It ain't yours, if you didn't build it!

01-24-2012, 12:14 AM	#19
JRE Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Milwaukie Oregon Posts: 547	Re: Bummer.......rust 68 shortbed Oven Cleaner will strip that paint off and leave the Original paint alone. Synthetic reducer works well also. I Just stripped and buffed out my buddies 58 VW Micro bus. With the Oven Cleaner



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