FS: '72 cab in southern Minnesota - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

brossow · 08-03-2008, 10:04 PM

The bottom 6" of the cab are too far gone for anyone in his right mind to consider saving. However, the upper portion of the cab is immaculate as far as I can tell. Absolutely no rust in the roof area where a lot of them are rotted. Either I need to sell the cab ASAP or haul it to the crusher. Hate to do that if someone can use it and is willing to give me whatever I'd get for it in scrap value.

Pics are in this thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=301573

For clarification, it's just the bare cab. Anything in those pics that can be detached has been detached since the pics were taken (e.g. visors, lamp, etc.).

If you are interested, let me know ASAP. I am hauling it to the scrapyard if no one claims it before 8/30. You can take the whole cab or I can cut it apart anywhere you tell me to. I can't deliver it anywhere but I'll work with you if you can arrange a pickup. The cab is located in Mankato, Minnesota. As far as price goes, make an offer. (Rules say I have to list a price, so here goes: $300 OBO.

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Thanks,
Brent

**too much stuff** · 08-03-2008, 10:48 PM

Brent, sure wish i needed some parts from it. I have a buddy in nicollet that could haul it up. Dang MN rust anyhow... Good luck, Eric

bigred70k20 · 08-05-2008, 03:51 AM

Can you post or PM me pics of the bottom outside of cab and inner rear floor panels. Thank you where in southern MN are you located?

brossow · 08-05-2008, 09:50 AM

Lots of gory pics in my build thread (link in my sig) but here's one example of the bottom:

I'm in Mankato, Minnesota.

brossow · 08-25-2008, 01:19 PM

Bump for one last shot at saving this from the crusher. City came by last night and said I need to get one of the cabs gone.

If there's a part of the cab you want, I've got a reciprocating saw and can section it up for you. The dash (non-AC) is *almost* unmolested -- the radio knob holes were widened about 1/4" for an aftermarket stereo but it wouldn't be visible with a factory unit installed (I believe -- don't have a factory radio to test, but the enlargement is contained within the "cup" area.) The firewall and vent boxes are also very nice.

I'm gonna haul it to the scrapyard this weekend if no one wants it. PM me if you can use anything from it.

Brent

msgross · 08-25-2008, 01:31 PM

How are the outer vent hole covers on the sides? If decent could you take a sawzall to the area?

Mine are shot on both sides.

brossow · 08-25-2008, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by msgross

How are the outer vent hole covers on the sides? If decent could you take a sawzall to the area?

Mine are shot on both sides.

To the best of my knowledge, they're completely solid. I'll check when I go home this afternoon. If you tell me exactly where you want them cut, I can do it tonight -- if they're solid, great. If not, back on the scrap pile they can go.

In the meantime, I dug through my photo gallery for existing pics and here are a few that may better show the condition:

http://www.hootus.com/gallery2/d/5244-1/IMG_2608.jpg

http://www.hootus.com/gallery2/d/5228-1/IMG_2603.jpg

http://www.hootus.com/gallery2/d/5224-1/IMG_2602.jpg

http://www.hootus.com/gallery2/d/5360-1/IMG_2658.jpg

msgross · 08-25-2008, 04:53 PM

don't happen to have a plasma cutter do you?

Everything comes off pretty easily except for the area that touches the vertical support (where the door hinges bolt to). how much are you wanting for the trouble? I can use my own FEDEX account if you box them up and drop them off at a FEDEX location (or get it in the hands of a FEDEX ground driver)

This is the area. it's basically a cap over the inside vent, the vent will more than likey have to come out as well. If you can cut lower into the kick panel that would be great. Might be easier to just cut that main frame where the door hinges bolt too. if you are chopping up the cab for scrap then it will help you make a convertible out of the truck!

Thanks, let me know prices before you get to involved with this. I know your busy with your truck and electric so I understand if you pass.

brossow · 08-25-2008, 05:21 PM

I'm never too busy to help someone else out, especially if it means saving him some work or not sending something to the scrap heap. I'll cut 'em off tonight and we can talk privately about a price when I get them off.

No plasma cutter, but a nice DeWalt recip saw and a pile o' blades.

msgross · 08-25-2008, 05:54 PM

thanks, i'll buy you a new pack of blades... Once you get it off you might be able to trim that main support off. It's only spot welded on the inside to the cover. of course then i'll owe you drill bits!

happy cutting, wear safety gear!

brossow · 08-25-2008, 07:19 PM

Here's the driver's side. Is this more than, less than, or exactly what you were hoping for? If it's more or just right, great -- I'll get to work on the other side. If it's less, tell me what more you need and I'll try to do a better job on the other side. Wasn't nearly as easy as I thought it might be -- too many angles and layers -- but far from difficult. Only problem right now is I am on my last blade and can't find the other pack I know is around here somewhere. Took two blades plus a cutoff wheel to get this one out so the other side will have to wait until I can restock my supplies.

Let me know what you think.

72swbcamo · 08-25-2008, 09:05 PM

It's too bad you cut that cab up. I was a perfect candidate for a full floor replacement. Well I guess you helped out a fellow board member.

brossow · 08-25-2008, 09:06 PM

For anyone interested, I posted the roof section on eBay a few minutes ago. If someone from this board wants it, contact me with an offer before the auction ends and I'll consider ending the auction early.

EBAY LINK

brossow · 08-25-2008, 09:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72swbcamo

It's too bad you cut that cab up. I was a perfect candidate for a full floor replacement. Well I guess you helped out a fellow board member.

What's really too bad is that it's been posted for sale here since 8/3 and 22 days later, a couple hours after I cut into it, someone comes along and says this. *shrug* No pleasing some people.

msgross · 08-25-2008, 11:59 PM

that looks pretty good. i figured it wouldn't be very easy. If you can go a little lower on the bottom sheetmetal piece then it would work even better. that's where mine are really rotted...

I wouldn't have cut it off as clean as you did, nice work!

It's like organ donation... a little part of your truck will live forever now!

This was the good side

brossow · 08-26-2008, 12:02 PM

Got the other one off. It was a little trickier because of the blower hole, which is exceptional and I didn't want to hack it up if I could avoid it. Hope this is more what you were looking for -- it's about as much as I could get.

I've got about an hour and a half of labor, a box of saw blades, and a cutoff wheel invested in this plus the nominal value of the scrap metal. Send what you think it's worth -- PM me for details for PayPal, mail, whatever.

Brent

msgross · 08-26-2008, 12:51 PM

Holy cow that one is big!

Do you have boxes to fit them? Let me know the size, weight and your address and i'll figure out shipping....

Sorry it took so long. Hopefully that Pass side fits in a box...

brossow · 09-02-2008, 01:45 PM

Last chance -- unless it's still raining, I'm cutting the cab up tonight so it fits in the trailer. If anyone wants a VERY, VERY nice roof this is your last shot at this one. Need to know by 5 PM Central time. eBay auction is over but the pics are still there if you want to take a look. Here's the link again: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=320291348475

Brent

08-03-2008, 10:04 PM	#1
brossow Amateur Rust Fighter Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mankato, MN Posts: 1,087	FS: '72 cab in southern Minnesota The bottom 6" of the cab are too far gone for anyone in his right mind to consider saving. However, the upper portion of the cab is immaculate as far as I can tell. Absolutely no rust in the roof area where a lot of them are rotted. Either I need to sell the cab ASAP or haul it to the crusher. Hate to do that if someone can use it and is willing to give me whatever I'd get for it in scrap value. Pics are in this thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=301573 For clarification, it's just the bare cab. Anything in those pics that can be detached has been detached since the pics were taken (e.g. visors, lamp, etc.). If you are interested, let me know ASAP. I am hauling it to the scrapyard if no one claims it before 8/30. You can take the whole cab or I can cut it apart anywhere you tell me to. I can't deliver it anywhere but I'll work with you if you can arrange a pickup. The cab is located in Mankato, Minnesota. As far as price goes, make an offer. (Rules say I have to list a price, so here goes: $300 OBO. ) Thanks, Brent __________________ Brent '72 Chevy SWB stepside - [ Build Thread ] '79 ChevMC SWB fleetside - [ Build Thread ] '64 Chevy SWB fleetside & '66 Chevy SWB stepside (waiting in the wings...) Last edited by brossow; 08-25-2008 at 01:22 PM.

08-03-2008, 10:48 PM	#2
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,747	Re: FS: '72 cab in southern Minnesota Brent, sure wish i needed some parts from it. I have a buddy in nicollet that could haul it up. Dang MN rust anyhow... Good luck, Eric __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

08-05-2008, 03:51 AM	#3
bigred70k20 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Osceola, WI Posts: 24	Re: FS: '72 cab in southern Minnesota Can you post or PM me pics of the bottom outside of cab and inner rear floor panels. Thank you where in southern MN are you located?

08-05-2008, 09:50 AM	#4
brossow Amateur Rust Fighter Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mankato, MN Posts: 1,087	Re: FS: '72 cab in southern Minnesota Lots of gory pics in my build thread (link in my sig) but here's one example of the bottom: I'm in Mankato, Minnesota. __________________ Brent '72 Chevy SWB stepside - [ Build Thread ] '79 ChevMC SWB fleetside - [ Build Thread ] '64 Chevy SWB fleetside & '66 Chevy SWB stepside (waiting in the wings...)

08-25-2008, 01:19 PM	#5
brossow Amateur Rust Fighter Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mankato, MN Posts: 1,087	Re: FS: '72 cab in southern Minnesota Bump for one last shot at saving this from the crusher. City came by last night and said I need to get one of the cabs gone. If there's a part of the cab you want, I've got a reciprocating saw and can section it up for you. The dash (non-AC) is almost unmolested -- the radio knob holes were widened about 1/4" for an aftermarket stereo but it wouldn't be visible with a factory unit installed (I believe -- don't have a factory radio to test, but the enlargement is contained within the "cup" area.) The firewall and vent boxes are also very nice. I'm gonna haul it to the scrapyard this weekend if no one wants it. PM me if you can use anything from it. Brent __________________ Brent '72 Chevy SWB stepside - [ Build Thread ] '79 ChevMC SWB fleetside - [ Build Thread ] '64 Chevy SWB fleetside & '66 Chevy SWB stepside (waiting in the wings...) Last edited by brossow; 08-25-2008 at 01:20 PM.

08-25-2008, 01:31 PM	#6
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: FS: '72 cab in southern Minnesota How are the outer vent hole covers on the sides? If decent could you take a sawzall to the area? Mine are shot on both sides. Attached Images __________________ 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" Last edited by msgross; 08-25-2008 at 01:37 PM.

08-25-2008, 04:53 PM	#8
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: FS: '72 cab in southern Minnesota don't happen to have a plasma cutter do you? Everything comes off pretty easily except for the area that touches the vertical support (where the door hinges bolt to). how much are you wanting for the trouble? I can use my own FEDEX account if you box them up and drop them off at a FEDEX location (or get it in the hands of a FEDEX ground driver) This is the area. it's basically a cap over the inside vent, the vent will more than likey have to come out as well. If you can cut lower into the kick panel that would be great. Might be easier to just cut that main frame where the door hinges bolt too. if you are chopping up the cab for scrap then it will help you make a convertible out of the truck! Thanks, let me know prices before you get to involved with this. I know your busy with your truck and electric so I understand if you pass. Attached Images __________________ 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" Last edited by msgross; 08-25-2008 at 05:08 PM.

08-25-2008, 05:21 PM	#9
brossow Amateur Rust Fighter Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mankato, MN Posts: 1,087	Re: FS: '72 cab in southern Minnesota I'm never too busy to help someone else out, especially if it means saving him some work or not sending something to the scrap heap. I'll cut 'em off tonight and we can talk privately about a price when I get them off. No plasma cutter, but a nice DeWalt recip saw and a pile o' blades. __________________ Brent '72 Chevy SWB stepside - [ Build Thread ] '79 ChevMC SWB fleetside - [ Build Thread ] '64 Chevy SWB fleetside & '66 Chevy SWB stepside (waiting in the wings...)

08-25-2008, 05:54 PM	#10
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: FS: '72 cab in southern Minnesota thanks, i'll buy you a new pack of blades... Once you get it off you might be able to trim that main support off. It's only spot welded on the inside to the cover. of course then i'll owe you drill bits! happy cutting, wear safety gear! __________________ 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"

08-25-2008, 07:19 PM	#11
brossow Amateur Rust Fighter Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mankato, MN Posts: 1,087	Re: FS: '72 cab in southern Minnesota Here's the driver's side. Is this more than, less than, or exactly what you were hoping for? If it's more or just right, great -- I'll get to work on the other side. If it's less, tell me what more you need and I'll try to do a better job on the other side. Wasn't nearly as easy as I thought it might be -- too many angles and layers -- but far from difficult. Only problem right now is I am on my last blade and can't find the other pack I know is around here somewhere. Took two blades plus a cutoff wheel to get this one out so the other side will have to wait until I can restock my supplies. Let me know what you think. Attached Images __________________ Brent '72 Chevy SWB stepside - [ Build Thread ] '79 ChevMC SWB fleetside - [ Build Thread ] '64 Chevy SWB fleetside & '66 Chevy SWB stepside (waiting in the wings...) Last edited by brossow; 08-25-2008 at 07:21 PM. Reason: forgot the pics

08-25-2008, 09:05 PM	#12
72swbcamo Active Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Waterbury, CT Posts: 591	Re: FS: '72 cab in southern Minnesota It's too bad you cut that cab up. I was a perfect candidate for a full floor replacement. Well I guess you helped out a fellow board member.

08-25-2008, 09:06 PM	#13
brossow Amateur Rust Fighter Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mankato, MN Posts: 1,087	Re: FS: '72 cab in southern Minnesota For anyone interested, I posted the roof section on eBay a few minutes ago. If someone from this board wants it, contact me with an offer before the auction ends and I'll consider ending the auction early. EBAY LINK __________________ Brent '72 Chevy SWB stepside - [ Build Thread ] '79 ChevMC SWB fleetside - [ Build Thread ] '64 Chevy SWB fleetside & '66 Chevy SWB stepside (waiting in the wings...)

08-25-2008, 11:59 PM	#15
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: FS: '72 cab in southern Minnesota that looks pretty good. i figured it wouldn't be very easy. If you can go a little lower on the bottom sheetmetal piece then it would work even better. that's where mine are really rotted... I wouldn't have cut it off as clean as you did, nice work! It's like organ donation... a little part of your truck will live forever now! This was the good side Attached Images __________________ 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" Last edited by msgross; 08-26-2008 at 12:04 AM.

08-26-2008, 12:02 PM	#16
brossow Amateur Rust Fighter Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mankato, MN Posts: 1,087	Re: FS: '72 cab in southern Minnesota Got the other one off. It was a little trickier because of the blower hole, which is exceptional and I didn't want to hack it up if I could avoid it. Hope this is more what you were looking for -- it's about as much as I could get. I've got about an hour and a half of labor, a box of saw blades, and a cutoff wheel invested in this plus the nominal value of the scrap metal. Send what you think it's worth -- PM me for details for PayPal, mail, whatever. Brent Attached Images __________________ Brent '72 Chevy SWB stepside - [ Build Thread ] '79 ChevMC SWB fleetside - [ Build Thread ] '64 Chevy SWB fleetside & '66 Chevy SWB stepside (waiting in the wings...) Last edited by brossow; 08-26-2008 at 12:03 PM.

08-26-2008, 12:51 PM	#17
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: FS: '72 cab in southern Minnesota Holy cow that one is big! Do you have boxes to fit them? Let me know the size, weight and your address and i'll figure out shipping.... Sorry it took so long. Hopefully that Pass side fits in a box... __________________ 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"



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09-02-2008, 01:45 PM	#18
brossow Amateur Rust Fighter Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mankato, MN Posts: 1,087	Re: FS: '72 cab in southern Minnesota Last chance -- unless it's still raining, I'm cutting the cab up tonight so it fits in the trailer. If anyone wants a VERY, VERY nice roof this is your last shot at this one. Need to know by 5 PM Central time. eBay auction is over but the pics are still there if you want to take a look. Here's the link again: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=320291348475 Brent __________________ Brent '72 Chevy SWB stepside - [ Build Thread ] '79 ChevMC SWB fleetside - [ Build Thread ] '64 Chevy SWB fleetside & '66 Chevy SWB stepside (waiting in the wings...)

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