Installing front cab support on 64 pickup

[bluesbrother]

I'm replacing the rusted out cab supports, floor, and rockers on my '64 pickup. When test-fitting the front cab support, I found that there is about a 1/2" gap between the "ears" and the floor support. Also, it doesn't mount at exactly 90 degrees. I braced the door jamb before taking it apart, and I remounted the door to confirm that it still fits OK, so I don't think the cab has shifted while I've been working on it. However, who knows if it was really square before I started?

If anyone else has encountered this problem, I'd like to hear what you did about it. How can I weld the cab support to the floor support? Should I fill the space with a piece of thick steel, or do you have any other suggestions?

[ol Curt]

I sure did on my 66 and Alan did on his 65 project. We both bent our ears out straight and then just butt welded the pieces. I think there are some pics of it i Alans Classic build on this site.

[bluesbrother]

Hi Bob,

Thanks for the quick reply. Did yours mount up square, or was it also off a little?

[ol Curt]

I think the main part will be that it lines up square at the other end where it bolts up to the A pillar. I had taken mine off....Alan left his on for a reference. If the A pillar is still there, line it up with it and just weld the rest in where it fits.

[bluesbrother]

Thanks, I really appreciate the input.

[ol Curt]

That means you may either have to weld the hole shut on the inboard end and re-drill it, or cut a slot so the bolt will fit thru.

[bluesbrother]

Don't you just love these "Quality Reproduction Parts"?

[Captainfab]

Originally Posted by bluesbrother

Don't you just love these "Quality Reproduction Parts"?

It's really too bad someone doesn't make "good" patch panels for these trucks. I myself would gladly pay more $$ if the fit like they should.