Inner Cab Corners or Not? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

dyno · 01-05-2014, 11:59 AM

Finally getting around to replacing steps and cab corners on my 58. I have seen where some guys have decided not to replace the inner cab corners since the area is so rust prone. If I do replace them, I think I'll plate off the gap in the top of the floor on each corner. Thoughts?

Flames97 · 01-05-2014, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by dyno

Finally getting around to replacing steps and cab corners on my 58. I have seen where some guys have decided not to replace the inner cab corners since the area is so rust prone. If I do replace them, I think I'll plate off the gap in the top of the floor on each corner. Thoughts?

When I do my cab corners I'm leaving the inner out. And just capping the too off. I think it looks cleaner and there won't be a chance of trapping dirt or moisture in there.
-Aaron

jackson · 01-05-2014, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Flames97

When I do my cab corners I'm leaving the inner out. And just capping the too off. I think it looks cleaner and there won't be a chance of trapping dirt or moisture in there.
-Aaron

will that work on an ad also

Flames97 · 01-05-2014, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by jackson

will that work on an ad also

I'm not sure, I don't know how the ad cabs are setup in that regards. I'm sure some ad owners will chime in.

OrrieG · 01-05-2014, 03:09 PM

I rebuilt mine, repop metal was not available, with drainage holes. This truck is going to be used daily and will go off road just like before so I wanted to stiffen up the corner. I enclosed the top at the cab after realizing years of hosing down the inside after muddy camping trips probably cause the corner rust. Details are in my build thread toward the start.

roger55 · 01-06-2014, 01:05 AM

I'm leaving the inners out on my '57. I see no good reason for having them.

SCHRUMGMC · 01-06-2014, 01:25 AM

Only thing I can think of is that you'll find things in there over the years....Makes me debate on closing mine off or leaving it

**JML55** · 01-06-2014, 09:49 AM

I cut mine out and cap the floor, and put a small brace from the edge of the cab corner to the floor . But yes today you can buy repo inner cab corner piece that would be much easier to replace then trying to fix rusty old ones.

dyno · 01-06-2014, 10:03 AM

Since I had them anyway, I decided to replace them. Before I installed the outer corners, I traced the contour for the floor caps.

Had a pretty productive weekend. I got everything sectioned and replaced including step/rocker, cab pillar, hinge pocket, inner and outer corners. Next weekend I'll do the other side. Should go a bit quicker.

OrrieG · 01-06-2014, 03:31 PM

If anyone is interested I have the inside corner infill template saved as a jpeg. message me with an email address.

roger55 · 01-06-2014, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by OrrieG

If anyone is interested I have the inside corner infill template saved as a jpeg. message me with an email address.

Son of gun.
I'm wanting to make mine now. I was just looking on how to make a template.
Talk about good timing!
PM sent.

Chapo_76 · 01-07-2014, 02:34 AM

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Originally Posted by OrrieG

If anyone is interested I have the inside corner infill template saved as a jpeg. message me with an email address.

Please send it to me....... Thanks

Mrios_76@hotmail.com

tpimuncie · 01-07-2014, 03:46 AM

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Originally Posted by dyno

Since I had them anyway, I decided to replace them. Before I installed the outer corners, I traced the contour for the floor caps.

Had a pretty productive weekend. I got everything sectioned and replaced including step/rocker, cab pillar, hinge pocket, inner and outer corners. Next weekend I'll do the other side. Should go a bit quicker.

Any pics on left front lower cab pocket? My cab was hit and trying to see how banged up it really is

DBL_NKL · 01-15-2014, 12:34 AM

Great info Orrie. Just sent you a PM as I need to do mine in the coming weeks. Cheers

01-05-2014, 11:59 AM	#1
dyno Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Middleton, Idaho Posts: 352	Inner Cab Corners or Not? Finally getting around to replacing steps and cab corners on my 58. I have seen where some guys have decided not to replace the inner cab corners since the area is so rust prone. If I do replace them, I think I'll plate off the gap in the top of the floor on each corner. Thoughts? __________________ "Built- not bought" 1958 GMC 150 4x4 in progress 1980 K20- Restored 1985 K3500 Flatbed 58 GMC 4x4 build thread: http://http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=557675

01-05-2014, 03:09 PM	#5
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: Inner Cab Corners or Not? I rebuilt mine, repop metal was not available, with drainage holes. This truck is going to be used daily and will go off road just like before so I wanted to stiffen up the corner. I enclosed the top at the cab after realizing years of hosing down the inside after muddy camping trips probably cause the corner rust. Details are in my build thread toward the start. Attached Images __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

01-06-2014, 01:05 AM	#6
roger55 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: San Angelo, Tx Posts: 1,068	Re: Inner Cab Corners or Not? I'm leaving the inners out on my '57. I see no good reason for having them. __________________ *'57 3200 Build Thread* *My Gas Station Themed Workshop*

01-06-2014, 01:25 AM	#7
SCHRUMGMC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,989	Re: Inner Cab Corners or Not? Only thing I can think of is that you'll find things in there over the years....Makes me debate on closing mine off or leaving it __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra 1959 GMC 100

01-06-2014, 09:49 AM	#8
JML55 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Fannystelle, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 853	Re: Inner Cab Corners or Not? I cut mine out and cap the floor, and put a small brace from the edge of the cab corner to the floor . But yes today you can buy repo inner cab corner piece that would be much easier to replace then trying to fix rusty old ones. __________________ Jean-Marc Lacasse 57 GMC 55 GMC 55 Belair 99 S10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316140 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=806011

01-06-2014, 10:03 AM	#9
dyno Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Middleton, Idaho Posts: 352	Re: Inner Cab Corners or Not? Since I had them anyway, I decided to replace them. Before I installed the outer corners, I traced the contour for the floor caps. Had a pretty productive weekend. I got everything sectioned and replaced including step/rocker, cab pillar, hinge pocket, inner and outer corners. Next weekend I'll do the other side. Should go a bit quicker. __________________ "Built- not bought" 1958 GMC 150 4x4 in progress 1980 K20- Restored 1985 K3500 Flatbed 58 GMC 4x4 build thread: http://http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=557675

01-06-2014, 03:31 PM	#10
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: Inner Cab Corners or Not? If anyone is interested I have the inside corner infill template saved as a jpeg. message me with an email address. __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

01-15-2014, 12:34 AM	#14
DBL_NKL Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Alberta Posts: 7	Re: Inner Cab Corners or Not? Great info Orrie. Just sent you a PM as I need to do mine in the coming weeks. Cheers

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