anyone know the best way to replace the cab floor - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

69cruiser · 01-23-2008, 08:02 AM

I have been looking all over the board and managed to find LFD's rocker 101 which is very helpful, but i need to replace the entire floor pretty much, and im not sure where to start.

All supports and everything else is rusty and needs to be changed, i got all the parts from LMC, but of course they dont come with instructions lol.

This is the first time i've done this, so if anyone has any advice or links to how-to's that would be much appreciated.

Pics of the cab floor and the new parts can be seen here:
http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=275280

Thanks a lot,
Cory

PanelDeland · 01-23-2008, 09:33 AM

I can't help you with the install but I would like to clue you in on the vendors from this BB.They tend to have better prices and higher quality parts.Their customer support is also second to none.Good luck with the install and this will ttt.You can always try a search,there should be some good info in this forum and the builds forum.

69cruiser · 01-24-2008, 03:20 AM

still searching but no finds as of yet. ttt....

anyone?

**lks dcvn** · 01-24-2008, 05:02 AM

not that it will help you immediately, but if you haven't seen ebfabman's videos on how to replace the floor pans, inner rockers, kick panels, lower A-pillars, cab supports, cab corners, and outer rockers (whew!) then you should...

www.ebfabman.com

The videos show how to remove the old parts, tricks and tips on how to install the new parts and a detailed break down on the order in which these parts go together.

Excellent resouce.

If spending more money to get your truck fixed up doesn't sound like a good idea - then you may want to head to the project and builds section of this message board there and look through many of the posts that detail the rust repair that people have taken on the steps they have used to get it all back together...

If I were to offer some advice that I have seen:

1. If your cab needs that much work - make sure that you brace the door openings prior to cutting out the old metal to insure that you don't get too much shifting in your cab...
2. Take pictures of what you are working on and post them up. People are more than happy to help, but your question is very broad and difficult to answer without specifics
3. Take your time - and prepare for the job to take three times as long and to find more rust when you get started.
4. Be patient - it will be frustrating at times - do not expect your patch panels to fit perfectly the first, second, or third time - they all require some work to make them fit.
5. Make sure that you keep safety as a priority when doing this type of work.

Keep us posted on how you are doing (pix are always helpful) - it does seem like with all that stuff you should learn a lot about metal work, welding, trimming, grinding, and a few new curse words along the way.

Good Luck.

01-23-2008, 08:02 AM	#1
69cruiser user title? why? Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Calgary, AB, Canada Posts: 92	anyone know the best way to replace the cab floor I have been looking all over the board and managed to find LFD's rocker 101 which is very helpful, but i need to replace the entire floor pretty much, and im not sure where to start. All supports and everything else is rusty and needs to be changed, i got all the parts from LMC, but of course they dont come with instructions lol. This is the first time i've done this, so if anyone has any advice or links to how-to's that would be much appreciated. Pics of the cab floor and the new parts can be seen here: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=275280 Thanks a lot, Cory __________________ -1978 C20 LWB 350 4spd sm465 -1969 C10 LWB Fleetside: 283ci SBC w/ lots of performance goodies 6-speed overdrive manual tranny, Mcloed Clutch. 12-bolt posi 3.73 gears Belltech sport suspension 1" drop front 2" drop rear.

01-23-2008, 09:33 AM	#2
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: anyone know the best way to replace the cab floor I can't help you with the install but I would like to clue you in on the vendors from this BB.They tend to have better prices and higher quality parts.Their customer support is also second to none.Good luck with the install and this will ttt.You can always try a search,there should be some good info in this forum and the builds forum. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

01-24-2008, 03:20 AM	#3
69cruiser user title? why? Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Calgary, AB, Canada Posts: 92	Re: anyone know the best way to replace the cab floor still searching but no finds as of yet. ttt.... anyone? __________________ -1978 C20 LWB 350 4spd sm465 -1969 C10 LWB Fleetside: 283ci SBC w/ lots of performance goodies 6-speed overdrive manual tranny, Mcloed Clutch. 12-bolt posi 3.73 gears Belltech sport suspension 1" drop front 2" drop rear.

01-24-2008, 05:02 AM	#4
lks dcvn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 4,339	Re: anyone know the best way to replace the cab floor not that it will help you immediately, but if you haven't seen ebfabman's videos on how to replace the floor pans, inner rockers, kick panels, lower A-pillars, cab supports, cab corners, and outer rockers (whew!) then you should... www.ebfabman.com The videos show how to remove the old parts, tricks and tips on how to install the new parts and a detailed break down on the order in which these parts go together. Excellent resouce. If spending more money to get your truck fixed up doesn't sound like a good idea - then you may want to head to the project and builds section of this message board there and look through many of the posts that detail the rust repair that people have taken on the steps they have used to get it all back together... If I were to offer some advice that I have seen: 1. If your cab needs that much work - make sure that you brace the door openings prior to cutting out the old metal to insure that you don't get too much shifting in your cab... 2. Take pictures of what you are working on and post them up. People are more than happy to help, but your question is very broad and difficult to answer without specifics 3. Take your time - and prepare for the job to take three times as long and to find more rust when you get started. 4. Be patient - it will be frustrating at times - do not expect your patch panels to fit perfectly the first, second, or third time - they all require some work to make them fit. 5. Make sure that you keep safety as a priority when doing this type of work. Keep us posted on how you are doing (pix are always helpful) - it does seem like with all that stuff you should learn a lot about metal work, welding, trimming, grinding, and a few new curse words along the way. Good Luck.



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