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*Cunit69* · 01-03-2009, 04:19 PM

Look what i found when I pulled off my kick panels. Is my cab toast?

72armyswbtruck · 01-03-2009, 04:33 PM

Ouch, depends on how much time, energy and skills you have with a welder.
Plus your in Texas, there are plenty of cabs and trucks in Texas for a replacement. Cheap and plenty of spare parts

DB Smith · 01-03-2009, 04:57 PM

I had a '70 that was like that. It looked like it had been cut with a torch. I'm guessing if it's that bad there it will be bad elsewhere (like the rockers and drip rail) too. The firewall may be rusted out too. When you pop off the heater box I'm willing to bet you'll find more.

You might be better off to get a replacement cab. I see you've got the pedal E brake... so you must have the big window. You should be able to find one that's in better condition.

I sold one for $100 this fall.... you just need to find somebody who REALLY wants to get one out of their way.

jholley · 01-03-2009, 05:01 PM

I'd put the kick panels back on and drive it while I was looking for another cab.

caminokid · 01-03-2009, 05:10 PM

I will bet there is alot more rust in other places you cant see. I would drive it till you find another cab.

*Cunit69* · 01-03-2009, 06:34 PM

I did some more digging and found a rust spot on the firewall. The drip rail is actually good. I bought this truck 6 years ago and has been sitting in the back yard, I guess that didn't help anything. I am wanting to build a shop this spring and start a frame off, so i guess I will be looking for a cab then. I was also wondering how hard it is to get a title , most of the cabs I see for sale don't have titles, is this easy to do?

lowriden58 · 01-03-2009, 06:37 PM

from what i gather you can use your vin tag on the other cab. there is a company that makes the factory rosette style rivets also. but check with your local DMV to make sure its legal first.

RANDY COX · 01-03-2009, 06:44 PM

Wow,never seen that before.

67ChevyRedneck · 01-03-2009, 06:47 PM

What the crap???? I'm from NY and I've never seen a kick panel that bad before. I've seen the bottom 3 or 4 inches missing, but what the heck happened?

Maybe use it as practice for welding until you find a better cab?

You said the drip rail is good, but how does it look above the windshield (behind/under the window rubber) and the drip rail seams above the door (visible when the door is open.)

primered_junk · 01-03-2009, 06:59 PM

Wow, man that is bad. You did need that parts truck I sold. I have a 70 cab that is a complete and total gonner that is beyond any possible repair except the kick panel areas, your more than welcome to come cut them out for free.

bigguy69 · 01-03-2009, 07:57 PM

that is bad! i agree with everybody else drive it then find a good cab

*Cunit69* · 01-03-2009, 08:24 PM

I don't know what the hell happend, I now a lot of sand came out . The truck looked pretty decent when I bought it 6 years ago. I guess I will be hunting down a cab in the near future.

thirdstreettito · 01-03-2009, 10:20 PM

That is fixable thank God. Too bad you found it though. But it is a good thing you found it too.

*Cunit69* · 01-03-2009, 11:04 PM

How do you fix it???

*Cunit69* · 01-03-2009, 11:06 PM

After that I am scared to pull the front clip off.

01-03-2009, 04:19 PM	#1
Cunit69 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Burnet Texas Posts: 121	Look what I found!!! Look what i found when I pulled off my kick panels. Is my cab toast? Attached Images

01-03-2009, 04:33 PM	#2
72armyswbtruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,034	Re: Look what I found!!! Ouch, depends on how much time, energy and skills you have with a welder. Plus your in Texas, there are plenty of cabs and trucks in Texas for a replacement. Cheap and plenty of spare parts __________________ "Remember, They can Kill You, but they can't eat You, That's against the law!!!!!!!!!"

01-03-2009, 04:57 PM	#3
DB Smith Old Shovel Rider Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Rain City, WA. Posts: 117	Re: Look what I found!!! I had a '70 that was like that. It looked like it had been cut with a torch. I'm guessing if it's that bad there it will be bad elsewhere (like the rockers and drip rail) too. The firewall may be rusted out too. When you pop off the heater box I'm willing to bet you'll find more. You might be better off to get a replacement cab. I see you've got the pedal E brake... so you must have the big window. You should be able to find one that's in better condition. I sold one for $100 this fall.... you just need to find somebody who REALLY wants to get one out of their way. __________________ Daryl.... *'68 C/10 Stepside* *2007 Build Page* *DS Originals* *Old Bikers.US* Last edited by DB Smith; 01-03-2009 at 05:00 PM.

01-03-2009, 05:01 PM	#4
jholley Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: TX Posts: 737	Re: Look what I found!!! I'd put the kick panels back on and drive it while I was looking for another cab. __________________ ------------------------------------------------- Jim Garage fillers... 85 Chevy C10 Silverado LWB 07 Nissan Altima 2006 Mini Cooper S

01-03-2009, 05:10 PM	#5
caminokid Chevy nut Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Springfield, Illinois Posts: 2,266	Re: Look what I found!!! I will bet there is alot more rust in other places you cant see. I would drive it till you find another cab. __________________ 84 Chevy Custom Deluxe 1/2 Ton Named Fade To Black II "Remember kids there is NO replacement for displacement!"

01-03-2009, 06:34 PM	#6
Cunit69 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Burnet Texas Posts: 121	Re: Look what I found!!! I did some more digging and found a rust spot on the firewall. The drip rail is actually good. I bought this truck 6 years ago and has been sitting in the back yard, I guess that didn't help anything. I am wanting to build a shop this spring and start a frame off, so i guess I will be looking for a cab then. I was also wondering how hard it is to get a title , most of the cabs I see for sale don't have titles, is this easy to do?

01-03-2009, 06:37 PM	#7
lowriden58 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Chesapeake Beach, MD Posts: 812	Re: Look what I found!!! from what i gather you can use your vin tag on the other cab. there is a company that makes the factory rosette style rivets also. but check with your local DMV to make sure its legal first. __________________ 71 cheyenne lwb 300rwhp best 1/4 time so far 12.8 @103 http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z...en58/001-2.jpg

01-03-2009, 06:44 PM	#8
RANDY COX Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: RADFORD, VA Posts: 2,651	Re: Look what I found!!! Wow,never seen that before. __________________ 1964 BBC 402 4x4

01-03-2009, 06:47 PM	#9
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Look what I found!!! What the crap???? I'm from NY and I've never seen a kick panel that bad before. I've seen the bottom 3 or 4 inches missing, but what the heck happened? Maybe use it as practice for welding until you find a better cab? You said the drip rail is good, but how does it look above the windshield (behind/under the window rubber) and the drip rail seams above the door (visible when the door is open.) __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications! Last edited by 67ChevyRedneck; 01-03-2009 at 06:49 PM.

01-03-2009, 06:59 PM	#10
primered_junk ASE master tech/machinist Join Date: May 2008 Location: Blue Mound Texas Posts: 303	Re: Look what I found!!! Wow, man that is bad. You did need that parts truck I sold. I have a 70 cab that is a complete and total gonner that is beyond any possible repair except the kick panel areas, your more than welcome to come cut them out for free. __________________ "I sit here and I pray in my broken down Chevrolet....."

01-03-2009, 07:57 PM	#11
bigguy69 dazed and confused Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: marion nc Posts: 1,649	Re: Look what I found!!! that is bad! i agree with everybody else drive it then find a good cab

01-03-2009, 08:24 PM	#12
Cunit69 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Burnet Texas Posts: 121	Re: Look what I found!!! I don't know what the hell happend, I now a lot of sand came out . The truck looked pretty decent when I bought it 6 years ago. I guess I will be hunting down a cab in the near future.

01-03-2009, 10:20 PM	#13
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: Look what I found!!! That is fixable thank God. Too bad you found it though. But it is a good thing you found it too. __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

01-03-2009, 11:04 PM	#14
Cunit69 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Burnet Texas Posts: 121	Re: Look what I found!!! How do you fix it???

01-03-2009, 11:06 PM	#15
Cunit69 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Burnet Texas Posts: 121	Re: Look what I found!!! After that I am scared to pull the front clip off.



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