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case_bt · 11-13-2002, 07:57 PM

I took some pics of the rust on my truck awhile back I would like your opinions on how to fix these problems and about how much it would cost to get them fixed I was also thinking about taking the cab off and getting it worked on first it is the only part of the truck that has rust except fot the tailgate. I also posted this on the paint board last week.

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stllookn · 11-13-2002, 08:21 PM

I scrapped a cab that was better than that because it was going to be over $300 in parts before I started cutting, welding and grinding. I did not have to do the roof or cab sections around the drip rails. I would be very worried about the condition of that cab seeing the rust in the different spots. How are the rockers, corners, floor, kick panels, cab supports and firewall? I would check all these areas with an ice pick to see if goes through.

My gut reaction is to get another cab...and I love to weld! You could have $2000 on this cab and still have marginal areas that will rust out in 5-6 years.

Just my opinion...and that is worth what you paid for it..LOL!

Sorry...how to fix? Cut out all the rusty sheet metal and weld in new sheet metal.

chevyman 68 C/10 · 11-13-2002, 08:42 PM

I have a air cab that i would be willing to part with that is in great shape. The good thing is it is in Texas.

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*Randy70C-10* · 11-17-2002, 10:58 AM

Damn, you guy scrap cabs that are in better shape than that? Mine was 100 times worse when I started. It's finished now (the cab that is). It took a couple months of cutting and grinding though. With rust spots as small as those, I'd probably just sand blast the bad spots, and use some spot-putty to smooth the pitted surfaces. The rust holes will have to be cut out and new metal will have to be welded in (to do it right). Since those holes look fairly small, you can probably put some tiger hair (or glass reinforce bondo) over them and sand smooth.

cbass · 11-17-2002, 11:14 AM

thanks you I needed some good news

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case_bt Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: willis tx Posts: 374	Need opinions on how the fix rust spots! I took some pics of the rust on my truck awhile back I would like your opinions on how to fix these problems and about how much it would cost to get them fixed I was also thinking about taking the cab off and getting it worked on first it is the only part of the truck that has rust except fot the tailgate. I also posted this on the paint board last week. first pic Attached Images Last edited by case_bt; 11-13-2002 at 08:04 PM.

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stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	I scrapped a cab that was better than that because it was going to be over $300 in parts before I started cutting, welding and grinding. I did not have to do the roof or cab sections around the drip rails. I would be very worried about the condition of that cab seeing the rust in the different spots. How are the rockers, corners, floor, kick panels, cab supports and firewall? I would check all these areas with an ice pick to see if goes through. My gut reaction is to get another cab...and I love to weld! You could have $2000 on this cab and still have marginal areas that will rust out in 5-6 years. Just my opinion...and that is worth what you paid for it..LOL! Sorry...how to fix? Cut out all the rusty sheet metal and weld in new sheet metal. __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary) Last edited by stllookn; 11-13-2002 at 08:23 PM.

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chevyman 68 C/10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Gilmer, Texas USA Posts: 313	I have a air cab that i would be willing to part with that is in great shape. The good thing is it is in Texas. __________________ 69 Chevy short fleet side soon to have LT1 and 4L60E pb. ps cruise and air. 68 Chevy short fleet side 400 sb 5 inch chop top pb. ps. pw. 350 auto and shaved handles 68 anniversary no engine long wheel base 400 auto FOR SALE 68 Chevy fleet side long wheel base complete parts truck.

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Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	Damn, you guy scrap cabs that are in better shape than that? Mine was 100 times worse when I started. It's finished now (the cab that is). It took a couple months of cutting and grinding though. With rust spots as small as those, I'd probably just sand blast the bad spots, and use some spot-putty to smooth the pitted surfaces. The rust holes will have to be cut out and new metal will have to be welded in (to do it right). Since those holes look fairly small, you can probably put some tiger hair (or glass reinforce bondo) over them and sand smooth.

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cbass Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Conroe Tx Posts: 9	thanks you I needed some good news

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