1966 gmc 3/4 cab help

[old_1966_GMC]

hello i im new to this site my question was i just got this 1966 gmc fleetside longbed with the small window as a gift from my wife grandfather. the truck seems to have major rot on the floor board and rocker panel to me it looks like a preatty bad rot going on is worth fixing or ust go out and look for another cab?

this would be my first project

[aerotruk63]

Rule # 1 on this site, always but always post pictures. It makes it easier to help. Do you have access to a mig welding machine?

[old_1966_GMC]

yes i have acess to welder i'll try to get some pic too later on today

[aerotruk63]

Besides the floor and rockers, any other major rot?

[old_1966_GMC]

[old_1966_GMC]

The pics i have dont seem to load

[aerotruk63]

Takes some getting used to but you'll find a way.

[old_1966_GMC]

Well what i see is the rocker,foot well,floor panel and on the side front to almost the rear this is where the floor connects to the rocker this gose for both left & rigth side of the cab which are rot with cancer and as for the welder i dont have a gas just electric lincoln welder

[aerotruk63]

Stick or mig?

[old_1966_GMC]

mig

[Captainfab]

Trying to find another '64-'66 GMC cab that is actually in better condition would be tough to find. I'm not saying there isn't such a thing, just hard to come by. Even when you think you might have found one, when it comes down to it, it probably isn't much better.

I would just repair the cab you have. That way you know you will have a goos solid cab when it's done. Plus this way you don't have the VIN tag issue to deal with.

[old_1966_GMC]

finally was able to get one pic uploaded

[old_1966_GMC]

this gose for both sides of the cab and the top pic too

[aerotruk63]

Thank you for posting a picture. I'd fix the cab you have. Your first time out and the truck will be a daily driver, I assume, this will be a great learning experience. It's really not that hard to do and the panels are readily available. A gift from a family member along with the fact that you have taken interest in the truck's going to make the family happy. Along with the guys on this forum to walk you through it, I can't see this going wrong.

[aerotruk63]

Start a build thread so we can watch your progress and send you some encouragement. Don't be shy with the camera!

[DPowers]

Welcome to the forum- agree with all the above. My advice would be to look through the threads in the Projects n Builds section. Alot of good info there. Beside the rust issues- what else do you want to do with it and what are your plans for it?

[old_1966_GMC]

well im really thankfull theres a site like this one with peeps like . i just want to make to truck look nice again but i know it ganna be alot of and time to get where i want it but i aslo want to keep the 305E that belongs to the truck. i am ganna make a new thread once i start to do sumthin on the start

[DPowers]

There is also alot of good info here-
http://www.6066gmcguy.org/

[SRVBLUES64]

I also had a cab in real bad shape, I chose to find another cab, I got lucky on criaglists I do how ever have the following front pillar, rocker and inside rocker and bottom floor bracket which have been modified my cab is a 66 chevy cab if your interested in the parts let me know Im selling them real cheap

[SRVBLUES64]

I also had a cab in real bad shape, I chose to find another cab, I got lucky on criaglists I do how ever have the following front pillar, rocker and inside rocker and bottom floor bracket which have been modified my cab is a 66 chevy cab if your interested in the parts let me know Im selling them real cheap

[old_1966_GMC]

i first want to start on the floors before i do anything esle but where would be the first step in doing this?

[old_1966_GMC]

i was lookin on the web for a while to see if i can find a whole new floor pan to replace for he old but not haveing any luck do they even make reproudtion for these truck

[SRVBLUES64]

there are no full floors just pieces be sure to use a support crossmemeber from door edge to door edge if you do a search and put in like rocker replacment on a 66 chevy truck you will come up with something . always remember to measure measure, and check the door gaps. I got my parts from classic parts in Kansas. The parts have been a great fit.. I do have a full rocker and a inside rocker and a front pillar, and both floor supports left side only. Try and go to 63 chevy and GMC truck parts and do a search, you can have them for 65.00 + shipping from Indy I will not be using them.

[old_1966_GMC]

but where would it be best to start at? i mean i know i have to cut measure and all that other stuff that gose with it

[Captainfab]

I would start with the rockers and the lower A pillars (if needed) since those are kind of a structural part. Get those in where they belong and then add the floor pans from there.

Originally Posted by old_1966_GMC

but where would it be best to start at? i mean i know i have to cut measure and all that other stuff that gose with it