anyone have this type of rust on a 55-59 cab ??? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

SCHRUMGMC · 12-22-2014, 03:19 PM

I'm sure there is this sorta rust on someones cab

How can I repair this?

Spblack · 12-22-2014, 03:21 PM

find a donor cab with no title. I see them all the time on craigslist for 500 bucks

Northern lights · 12-22-2014, 05:47 PM

I've seen those rear cab panels on ebay both small and big back window. Don't know anything about them just that they are there for sale.

**Dan in Pasadena** · 12-22-2014, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Spblack

find a donor cab with no title. I see them all the time on craigslist for 500 bucks

Not a big window cab for $500 you don't.

If it's that bad, it's that bad all around most likely.

I have a little bit of rust-through in my rain gutters and what appears to be someone's decades-old attempt to repair some rust-through on the interior near the B pillars with bad torch welding. I'm hoping I can drill out the spot welds and replace the roof panel the way Bam (Kabwe) did and only have to patch minor areas inside but there's always the wildcard of a lot more rust once you dig in.

SoCal Craigslist currently has one big window cab for a
$1500 asking price!

CMFT · 12-22-2014, 06:33 PM

There's one in Ft. Worth for $2k

OrrieG · 12-22-2014, 06:34 PM

If it is there check the front window eye brow and A pillar. All the patch pieces are repoped, window and door fit needs attention.

SCHRUMGMC · 12-22-2014, 06:54 PM

The windshield area is not repop and neither is this back in the picture

I have a lot of patch panels awaiting to be welded in

Softpatch · 12-23-2014, 12:38 AM

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**mr48chev** · 12-23-2014, 12:57 AM

There are guys in Kansas that call that "patina" .

Premier Street Rods started building new replacement TF cabs a while back and in the process offer most every piece of sheet metal for the cabs.

Not a bad price compared to the Ebay offering above either. Still a lot of coin to lay out but it's an option as is forming your own patch panels and patching it. https://www.premierstreetrod.com/det...ge_Window.html

SCHRUMGMC · 12-23-2014, 01:10 AM

I'll just have them patch it

I don't know why I'd buy the whole patch when I need that one place

OrrieG · 12-23-2014, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by SCHRUMGMC

The windshield area is not repop and neither is this back in the picture

I have a lot of patch panels awaiting to be welded in

Guess all that stuff at Classic is just for show?? top inner and outer includes eyebrow, back inner and outer from top to corners, A pillars from top to door hinges, and on and on.....

SCHRUMGMC · 12-23-2014, 04:19 PM

Alright, I had no clue that they had those patch panels.. Please send me a link

blue 72 gmc 4x4 · 12-23-2014, 08:57 PM

Ouch! How's the rest of it? I'd be afraid it's swiss cheese.

SCHRUMGMC · 12-23-2014, 10:36 PM

Pretty much like swiss cheese...its in bad shape, but one day will be fully repaired

Rude Dude · 12-23-2014, 10:48 PM

If you have access to a Media Blaster I would suggest you have the whole cab cleaned like you said it will get repaired. Cleaned metal is easier to weld on and you can take a before and after picture of repairs nothing is more gratifying than saying I fixed that.

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Originally Posted by SCHRUMGMC

Pretty much like swiss cheese...its in bad shape, but one day will be fully repaired

SCHRUMGMC · 12-23-2014, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Rude Dude

If you have access to a Media Blaster I would suggest you have the whole cab cleaned like you said it will get repaired. Cleaned metal is easier to weld on and you can take a before and after picture of repairs nothing is more gratifying than saying I fixed that.

Bro, I have no set skills of welding and fabricating. I have a local body shop that is going to repair the cab. The whole truck has been sandblasted and painted rust protector. Everyone is like "why don't you get another cab" well this truck has been through hell and it is my Grandfathers truck in which I couldn't part with for nothing

Softpatch · 12-24-2014, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by SCHRUMGMC

Bro, I have no set skills of welding and fabricating. I have a local body shop that is going to repair the cab. The whole truck has been sandblasted and painted rust protector. Everyone is like "why don't you get another cab" well this truck has been through hell and it is my Grandfathers truck in which I couldn't part with for nothing

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it about preservation but sometime you have to look at the whole picture
replace just enough to make it better and yet not loose the originality
thats the real struggle....Sp

SCHRUMGMC · 12-24-2014, 12:24 AM

I am just honestly worried about this piece and wonder if they can match it

OrrieG · 12-24-2014, 12:35 PM

Any good body man with the right tools can duplicate any body part, just take experience and time. I have almost 40 years of history with my truck but if it got severely damaged would not think for 2 seconds about a $1K replacement vs $5K in bodywork to fix the original. I think your grandpa would support the same decision for you. You could check with DMV on how to legally transfer the VIN to the new cab.

SCHRUMGMC · 12-24-2014, 01:47 PM

I'll keep this cab but thanks it has too much senti mental value to just change out

12-22-2014, 03:19 PM	#1
SCHRUMGMC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,989	anyone have this type of rust on a 55-59 cab ??? I'm sure there is this sorta rust on someones cab How can I repair this? Attached Images __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra 1959 GMC 100

12-22-2014, 03:21 PM	#2
Spblack Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: spring Posts: 287	Re: anyone have this type of rust on a 55-59 cab ??? find a donor cab with no title. I see them all the time on craigslist for 500 bucks __________________ 1959 Chevy Apache (sold) 1958 Fleetside Current My builds: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=606412 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7560906

12-22-2014, 05:47 PM	#3
Northern lights Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Whitemud Alberta Posts: 328	Re: anyone have this type of rust on a 55-59 cab ??? I've seen those rear cab panels on ebay both small and big back window. Don't know anything about them just that they are there for sale.

12-22-2014, 06:33 PM	#5
CMFT Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: DFW Posts: 117	Re: anyone have this type of rust on a 55-59 cab ??? There's one in Ft. Worth for $2k __________________ '58 Apache

12-22-2014, 06:34 PM	#6
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: anyone have this type of rust on a 55-59 cab ??? If it is there check the front window eye brow and A pillar. All the patch pieces are repoped, window and door fit needs attention. __________________ 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

12-22-2014, 06:54 PM	#7
SCHRUMGMC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,989	Re: anyone have this type of rust on a 55-59 cab ??? The windshield area is not repop and neither is this back in the picture I have a lot of patch panels awaiting to be welded in __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra 1959 GMC 100

12-23-2014, 12:38 AM	#8
Softpatch Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Vashon WA Posts: 969	Re: anyone have this type of rust on a 55-59 cab ??? . . . I have not purchase from buyer . http://www.ebay.com/itm/1955-1959-Tr...ea9b4e&vxp=mtr . . . . . . . . . . . __________________ My Spelling is Not Incorrect...It's 'Creative' . . 1966 C-20 .....Swap 91 G-30(5.7 FI)/4L80E http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=789617 59 Viking Revival .. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632341

12-23-2014, 12:57 AM	#9
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,721	Re: anyone have this type of rust on a 55-59 cab ??? There are guys in Kansas that call that "patina" . Premier Street Rods started building new replacement TF cabs a while back and in the process offer most every piece of sheet metal for the cabs. Not a bad price compared to the Ebay offering above either. Still a lot of coin to lay out but it's an option as is forming your own patch panels and patching it. https://www.premierstreetrod.com/det...ge_Window.html __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

12-23-2014, 01:10 AM	#10
SCHRUMGMC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,989	Re: anyone have this type of rust on a 55-59 cab ??? I'll just have them patch it I don't know why I'd buy the whole patch when I need that one place __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra 1959 GMC 100

12-23-2014, 04:19 PM	#12
SCHRUMGMC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,989	Re: anyone have this type of rust on a 55-59 cab ??? Alright, I had no clue that they had those patch panels.. Please send me a link __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra 1959 GMC 100

12-23-2014, 08:57 PM	#13
blue 72 gmc 4x4 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Aladdin Wy Posts: 796	Re: anyone have this type of rust on a 55-59 cab ??? Ouch! How's the rest of it? I'd be afraid it's swiss cheese. __________________ 1955 GMC Hydramatic 1959 Chevy Spartan 100 1969 Chevy C/10 1969 Chevy C/30 Bruiser 1972 GMC (Wrecked) 1972 GMC pickup..old blue Restored Vent Windows https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=766598 1955 GMC hydramatic build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=429417

12-23-2014, 10:36 PM	#14
SCHRUMGMC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,989	Re: anyone have this type of rust on a 55-59 cab ??? Pretty much like swiss cheese...its in bad shape, but one day will be fully repaired __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra 1959 GMC 100

12-24-2014, 12:24 AM	#18
SCHRUMGMC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,989	Re: anyone have this type of rust on a 55-59 cab ??? I am just honestly worried about this piece and wonder if they can match it __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra 1959 GMC 100

12-24-2014, 12:35 PM	#19
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: anyone have this type of rust on a 55-59 cab ??? Any good body man with the right tools can duplicate any body part, just take experience and time. I have almost 40 years of history with my truck but if it got severely damaged would not think for 2 seconds about a $1K replacement vs $5K in bodywork to fix the original. I think your grandpa would support the same decision for you. You could check with DMV on how to legally transfer the VIN to the new cab. __________________ 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

12-24-2014, 01:47 PM	#20
SCHRUMGMC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,989	Re: anyone have this type of rust on a 55-59 cab ??? I'll keep this cab but thanks it has too much senti mental value to just change out __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra 1959 GMC 100 Last edited by SCHRUMGMC; 12-24-2014 at 02:14 PM.



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