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caminokid · 06-05-2008, 09:19 PM

I started stripping out my 69 fleet. I get the cab off. I get a good look at it...and man its bad! Ok there is no fixing this one. Made a good choice in getting rid of that cab.

Inside top

So I go to cutting the front pillars. I figure cut the top off the cab and then cut in two at the bottom and then it will fit in the step. I cut thru the pillars...lift up the top of the cab to make sure I am thru...and then it laid out like a clam! WTF??? I couldnt believe I had been driving that thing around like that everyday!

I had a feeling the one day I was going to be going around a corner...and I was going to be sitting in the street with the cab and the rest of the truck was going down the street without me!!

**LockDoc** · 06-05-2008, 09:47 PM

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That cab would have been good for another 100,000 miles.... Or so...

LockDoc

copywritten · 06-05-2008, 10:02 PM

I agree... when you start cutting and messing with the structure of the cab and you dont use braces all it can do is crumble

msgross · 06-05-2008, 10:04 PM

8 cents per pound dude...

kelsfine69 · 06-05-2008, 10:16 PM

You should of give that baby a 4" backyard chop.

72BlckButy · 06-05-2008, 10:43 PM

Wow... that cab has seen some miles!

caminokid · 06-05-2008, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

Wow... that cab has seen some miles!

387,000 of them. Yeah I am scrapping that one. My old 69 has became parts for 2 other trucks.

Pont406 · 06-06-2008, 12:41 AM

Wow, that's some serious rust!

drivethechevy · 06-06-2008, 02:22 AM

looks fine to me

i have really well used 69 farm truck that when i was unloading off of our flatbed both driver side bench mounts broke trhough the cab floor and then part of the bench frame bent, it scared the crap outa me, i diss=asembled that cab real quick like

GREASEMONKEY72 · 06-06-2008, 03:15 AM

wowser

1bad chevy · 06-06-2008, 06:35 AM

that's minor compared to vermont truck's

msgross · 06-06-2008, 07:57 AM

I was able to pull my seatbelts out of the floor with my bare hands... and my cab didn't look that bad...

caminokid · 06-06-2008, 08:06 AM

I had alot of people here in town said fix it. I knew before I pulled the cab its wasnt fixable...well yeah it could have but...without alot of time and money...it wasnt worth all that.

69-72 · 06-06-2008, 09:20 AM

Nice convertible.

cameeks · 06-06-2008, 09:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by caminokid

I had a feeling the one day I was going to be going around a corner...and I was going to be sitting in the street with the cab and the rest of the truck was going down the street without me!!

My friend and I went to go test drive a s-10 in Galveston a long time ago. The outside looked good untile you looked under the truck. The frame was all rusted and the body mounts were rusted out. We were young and stupid and decided to test drive it for fun. after a few corners you can hear and feel the cab landing on the frame. It felt like a roller coaster ride.

rambler · 06-06-2008, 10:28 AM

arent they recalling a lot of toyota trucks (newer ones) because of the frame rusting? I think I've read something lately on that one..

Putter · 06-06-2008, 04:42 PM

Go to HOme Depot, buy two rolls of Gorilla tape, and tape that B-word back up!!!

ed2552 · 06-06-2008, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Putter

Go to HOme Depot, buy two rolls of Gorilla tape, and tape that B-word back up!!!

ROTFLMAO

Premium72 · 06-06-2008, 06:11 PM

yowzah!!

arkracing · 06-06-2008, 07:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rambler

arent they recalling a lot of toyota trucks (newer ones) because of the frame rusting? I think I've read something lately on that one..

Yep, they are giving 150% of Kelly Blue Book value on a new Toyota truck.

I agree - that is minor compared to the stuff up here in the northeast

caminokid · 06-06-2008, 11:32 PM

I thinking at work today that I really need a trailer to haul stuff in since I got the stepper home. I decided to make one out of the bed of this truck. I am going to pull my 12 bolt posi out and replace it with the 12 bolt non posi that is under the other frame now.By sunday night...I will have a trailer.

caminokid · 06-07-2008, 08:26 PM

I got to working on the trailer part. I have to find a hitch to put on it. I want one thats in a v shape. All I can find is ones that are for a 3 inch square.

06-05-2008, 09:19 PM	#1
caminokid Chevy nut Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Springfield, Illinois Posts: 2,266	Holy Bad Cab! Batman! I started stripping out my 69 fleet. I get the cab off. I get a good look at it...and man its bad! Ok there is no fixing this one. Made a good choice in getting rid of that cab. Inside top So I go to cutting the front pillars. I figure cut the top off the cab and then cut in two at the bottom and then it will fit in the step. I cut thru the pillars...lift up the top of the cab to make sure I am thru...and then it laid out like a clam! WTF??? I couldnt believe I had been driving that thing around like that everyday! I had a feeling the one day I was going to be going around a corner...and I was going to be sitting in the street with the cab and the rest of the truck was going down the street without me!! __________________ 84 Chevy Custom Deluxe 1/2 Ton Named Fade To Black II "Remember kids there is NO replacement for displacement!"

06-05-2008, 09:47 PM	#2
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,592	Re: Holy Bad Cab! Batman! - That cab would have been good for another 100,000 miles.... Or so... LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

06-05-2008, 10:02 PM	#3
copywritten CopyWritten Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Cypress TX Posts: 173	Re: Holy Bad Cab! Batman! I agree... when you start cutting and messing with the structure of the cab and you dont use braces all it can do is crumble

06-05-2008, 10:04 PM	#4
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06-05-2008, 10:16 PM	#5
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06-05-2008, 10:43 PM	#6
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Holy Bad Cab! Batman! Wow... that cab has seen some miles! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

06-06-2008, 12:41 AM	#8
Pont406 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: West Hills, California Posts: 679	Re: Holy Bad Cab! Batman! Wow, that's some serious rust!

06-06-2008, 02:22 AM	#9
drivethechevy Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Buffalo MN Posts: 606	Re: Holy Bad Cab! Batman! looks fine to me i have really well used 69 farm truck that when i was unloading off of our flatbed both driver side bench mounts broke trhough the cab floor and then part of the bench frame bent, it scared the crap outa me, i diss=asembled that cab real quick like __________________ Trial and Error, its expensive but its a mistake i most likely wont make again 1971 chevy k10 custom deluxe http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=341257 1968 chevy k/10 fleet http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=334731 1948 desoto custom coupe fluid drive(family heirloom)

06-06-2008, 03:15 AM	#10
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06-06-2008, 06:35 AM	#11
1bad chevy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: POWNAL VERMONT Posts: 343	Re: Holy Bad Cab! Batman! that's minor compared to vermont truck's __________________ 1972 c-20 chevy 500 caddy/4.10posi / 1972 3/4 ton gmc 350 4x4/4.10posi front&rear

06-06-2008, 07:57 AM	#12
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Holy Bad Cab! Batman! I was able to pull my seatbelts out of the floor with my bare hands... and my cab didn't look that bad... __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

06-06-2008, 08:06 AM	#13
caminokid Chevy nut Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Springfield, Illinois Posts: 2,266	Re: Holy Bad Cab! Batman! I had alot of people here in town said fix it. I knew before I pulled the cab its wasnt fixable...well yeah it could have but...without alot of time and money...it wasnt worth all that. __________________ 84 Chevy Custom Deluxe 1/2 Ton Named Fade To Black II "Remember kids there is NO replacement for displacement!"

06-06-2008, 09:20 AM	#14
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06-06-2008, 10:28 AM	#16
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06-06-2008, 04:42 PM	#17
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06-06-2008, 11:32 PM	#21
caminokid Chevy nut Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Springfield, Illinois Posts: 2,266	Re: Holy Bad Cab! Batman! I thinking at work today that I really need a trailer to haul stuff in since I got the stepper home. I decided to make one out of the bed of this truck. I am going to pull my 12 bolt posi out and replace it with the 12 bolt non posi that is under the other frame now.By sunday night...I will have a trailer. __________________ 84 Chevy Custom Deluxe 1/2 Ton Named Fade To Black II "Remember kids there is NO replacement for displacement!"

06-07-2008, 08:26 PM	#22
caminokid Chevy nut Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Springfield, Illinois Posts: 2,266	Re: Holy Bad Cab! Batman! I got to working on the trailer part. I have to find a hitch to put on it. I want one thats in a v shape. All I can find is ones that are for a 3 inch square. __________________ 84 Chevy Custom Deluxe 1/2 Ton Named Fade To Black II "Remember kids there is NO replacement for displacement!"

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