Wanted...bolt loops from A pillar - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

stllookn · 06-24-2003, 08:16 PM

Why is it that every junkyard bozo has to cut these off when they pull a cab? I have two perfect cabs with the leading edge of the bolt loops missing...arrrgg! I hate to buy a new "A" pillar just to get the front half of the bolt loop! Anyone scrapping a cab where these are good? Sorry for the rant.

BOBSJUNKY67SBSS · 06-24-2003, 09:06 PM

I TOOK AND WELDED ABOUT INCH HALF FLAT STEEL WASHERS IT WORKS REAL GOOD BOB.

stllookn · 06-24-2003, 09:15 PM

Bob, I was thinking of fabricating some too...for some reason I wanted it to look really stock...like anyone is going to see it down there...LOL!

**Ironhorse** · 06-24-2003, 09:18 PM

stllookin, Guess I am in a fog on this one. What exactly are you in need of? Got any pics or a drawing of what you are looking for? I will be scrapping a 71 cab from a LWB that went in the ditch and rolled. Cab roof is bent, may not be any use to you. Let me know if I can help.

LeRoy · 06-25-2003, 10:12 AM

Let me check my inventory, lol. I cut some floor boards for patches and might have those pieces attached. I'll get back to ya

**CPNE** · 06-25-2003, 10:24 AM

Thanks GMCPaul

stllookn · 06-25-2003, 10:49 AM

CNPE, That is the piece (A pillar)...goes into the lower front corners of the cab. Mine are rock solid but the JY dogs cut the front half of the loops off instead of unbolting the front clip! I will bet if I look at a bunch of front clips I will find the other half bolted to it...LOL! I just hate to spend the money on the full part to cut it up.

I may have to buy a cordless Sawzall for the next time I go to the yard. There is one yard that will let you cut a part off their scrap for free. Problem is that it is like 50 miles from here.

Leroy...thanks for looking...I need 4 of them...but any number will help.

Ironhorse...thanks for checking as well. I only need the front half of the loop but more is fine...just cut closer to the body. Let me know what you need for them...they should fit into a postage envelope.

**Ironhorse** · 06-26-2003, 07:34 PM

stilookin, Don't think you want these bolt hole pillars from either side of this cab. Both are pretty well rusted. I bought a new re-pop for my truck to use on the pass. side. Went in well and seems like OEM material. Sorry couldn't help.

ozarkhippie · 06-26-2003, 08:17 PM

I parted out a 72 custom camper and it had like a extra set bolted to the a pillar for extra reinforcement purposes I guess. Maybe you could find a set and bolt them over your cut ones.

**oldiron** · 06-27-2003, 09:29 AM

Stllookn, if that is the yard in Mt Vernon come by a borrow my sawzall.
D

progress · 06-27-2003, 10:37 AM

Thanks Dennis! No, actually, I was referring to the yard in Bermertion. Best argument I have ever seen for wireless tools though...LOL!

**StingRay** · 06-27-2003, 02:28 PM

Your will have to go to a yard for those as they consist of an inner and an outer. The patch panel will only give you half of the assembly.

06-24-2003, 08:16 PM	#1
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Wanted...bolt loops from A pillar Why is it that every junkyard bozo has to cut these off when they pull a cab? I have two perfect cabs with the leading edge of the bolt loops missing...arrrgg! I hate to buy a new "A" pillar just to get the front half of the bolt loop! Anyone scrapping a cab where these are good? Sorry for the rant. __________________ '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)

06-24-2003, 09:15 PM	#3
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Bob, I was thinking of fabricating some too...for some reason I wanted it to look really stock...like anyone is going to see it down there...LOL! __________________ '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)

06-24-2003, 09:18 PM	#4
Ironhorse Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Wellington, Ks Posts: 10,337	stllookin, Guess I am in a fog on this one. What exactly are you in need of? Got any pics or a drawing of what you are looking for? I will be scrapping a 71 cab from a LWB that went in the ditch and rolled. Cab roof is bent, may not be any use to you. Let me know if I can help. __________________ 1971 Chevy 1/2T 4x4 LWB 350 V-8 Was sm465-now 350TH/np205 Tilt, Tach, Towhooks Original Truck AM/FM Wellington, Ks

06-25-2003, 10:12 AM	#5
LeRoy Registered truck nut Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mt. Vernon, Washington, USA Posts: 1,584	Let me check my inventory, lol. I cut some floor boards for patches and might have those pieces attached. I'll get back to ya __________________ MOUNT VERNON, WASH. STATE Need a part? Just PM me

06-25-2003, 10:24 AM	#6
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,662	I believe this is the piece Thanks GMCPaul Attached Images __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all

06-24-2003, 09:06 PM	#2
BOBSJUNKY67SBSS Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: BLUE,SPRINGS,MO. Posts: 125	I TOOK AND WELDED ABOUT INCH HALF FLAT STEEL WASHERS IT WORKS REAL GOOD BOB.

06-25-2003, 10:49 AM	#7
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	CNPE, That is the piece (A pillar)...goes into the lower front corners of the cab. Mine are rock solid but the JY dogs cut the front half of the loops off instead of unbolting the front clip! I will bet if I look at a bunch of front clips I will find the other half bolted to it...LOL! I just hate to spend the money on the full part to cut it up. I may have to buy a cordless Sawzall for the next time I go to the yard. There is one yard that will let you cut a part off their scrap for free. Problem is that it is like 50 miles from here. Leroy...thanks for looking...I need 4 of them...but any number will help. Ironhorse...thanks for checking as well. I only need the front half of the loop but more is fine...just cut closer to the body. Let me know what you need for them...they should fit into a postage envelope. __________________ '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; 06-25-2003 at 10:58 AM.

06-26-2003, 07:34 PM	#8
Ironhorse Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Wellington, Ks Posts: 10,337	stilookin, Don't think you want these bolt hole pillars from either side of this cab. Both are pretty well rusted. I bought a new re-pop for my truck to use on the pass. side. Went in well and seems like OEM material. Sorry couldn't help. __________________ 1971 Chevy 1/2T 4x4 LWB 350 V-8 Was sm465-now 350TH/np205 Tilt, Tach, Towhooks Original Truck AM/FM Wellington, Ks

06-26-2003, 08:17 PM	#9
ozarkhippie Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Eureka Springs AR Posts: 494	I parted out a 72 custom camper and it had like a extra set bolted to the a pillar for extra reinforcement purposes I guess. Maybe you could find a set and bolt them over your cut ones. __________________ Buy Sale or Trade 71 3/4 4x4 72 1/2 ton cheyenne 4x4

06-27-2003, 09:29 AM	#10
oldiron Designated Grumpy Old Man Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: arlington, washington usa Posts: 3,094	Stllookn, if that is the yard in Mt Vernon come by a borrow my sawzall. D __________________ Never let the truth get in the way of a good story 71 Chev 1/2 ton 4X4 LWB Fleetside SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361222 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LgREwtDfaA 68 Chev 1 ton flat bed http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bO8szzlD4A 56 Chev Handyman Wagon http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9y-6ddpBTkM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbLzZ7zY8wA 56 Chev Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=410667 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoW0Ei7ZNIg

06-27-2003, 10:37 AM	#11
progress Gotta luv a clean shave Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 226	Thanks Dennis! No, actually, I was referring to the yard in Bermertion. Best argument I have ever seen for wireless tools though...LOL! __________________ Welding while you wait...you can help if you like and it...might even save you a little as long as you don't mess things up! We make house calls too...just like the old days!

06-27-2003, 02:28 PM	#12
StingRay Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Saskatoon,SK,Canada Posts: 2,487	Your will have to go to a yard for those as they consist of an inner and an outer. The patch panel will only give you half of the assembly. __________________ Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Canada

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