Installing front cab support on 64 pickup - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

bluesbrother · 05-09-2009, 09:21 PM

I'm replacing the rusted out cab supports, floor, and rockers on my '64 pickup. When test-fitting the front cab support, I found that there is about a 1/2" gap between the "ears" and the floor support. Also, it doesn't mount at exactly 90 degrees. I braced the door jamb before taking it apart, and I remounted the door to confirm that it still fits OK, so I don't think the cab has shifted while I've been working on it. However, who knows if it was really square before I started?

If anyone else has encountered this problem, I'd like to hear what you did about it. How can I weld the cab support to the floor support? Should I fill the space with a piece of thick steel, or do you have any other suggestions?

ol Curt · 05-09-2009, 09:28 PM

I sure did on my 66 and Alan did on his 65 project. We both bent our ears out straight and then just butt welded the pieces. I think there are some pics of it i Alans Classic build on this site.

bluesbrother · 05-09-2009, 09:36 PM

Hi Bob,

Thanks for the quick reply. Did yours mount up square, or was it also off a little?

ol Curt · 05-10-2009, 09:57 PM

I think the main part will be that it lines up square at the other end where it bolts up to the A pillar. I had taken mine off....Alan left his on for a reference. If the A pillar is still there, line it up with it and just weld the rest in where it fits.

bluesbrother · 05-11-2009, 12:09 AM

Thanks, I really appreciate the input.

ol Curt · 05-11-2009, 10:17 AM

That means you may either have to weld the hole shut on the inboard end and re-drill it, or cut a slot so the bolt will fit thru.

bluesbrother · 05-11-2009, 05:22 PM

Don't you just love these "Quality Reproduction Parts"?

**Captainfab** · 05-12-2009, 12:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bluesbrother

Don't you just love these "Quality Reproduction Parts"?

It's really too bad someone doesn't make "good" patch panels for these trucks. I myself would gladly pay more $$ if the fit like they should.

05-09-2009, 09:21 PM	#1
bluesbrother Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Missouri Posts: 19	Installing front cab support on 64 pickup I'm replacing the rusted out cab supports, floor, and rockers on my '64 pickup. When test-fitting the front cab support, I found that there is about a 1/2" gap between the "ears" and the floor support. Also, it doesn't mount at exactly 90 degrees. I braced the door jamb before taking it apart, and I remounted the door to confirm that it still fits OK, so I don't think the cab has shifted while I've been working on it. However, who knows if it was really square before I started? If anyone else has encountered this problem, I'd like to hear what you did about it. How can I weld the cab support to the floor support? Should I fill the space with a piece of thick steel, or do you have any other suggestions? Attached Images

05-09-2009, 09:28 PM	#2
ol Curt Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Newburgh, IN Posts: 1,247	Re: Installing front cab support on 64 pickup I sure did on my 66 and Alan did on his 65 project. We both bent our ears out straight and then just butt welded the pieces. I think there are some pics of it i Alans Classic build on this site. __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 Longbed I'm Bob....ol Curt was my Grandpa The truck was his and he sure as heck wouldn't understand why I took a perfectly good truck and tore it down!

05-09-2009, 09:36 PM	#3
bluesbrother Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Missouri Posts: 19	Re: Installing front cab support on 64 pickup Hi Bob, Thanks for the quick reply. Did yours mount up square, or was it also off a little?

05-10-2009, 09:57 PM	#4
ol Curt Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Newburgh, IN Posts: 1,247	Re: Installing front cab support on 64 pickup I think the main part will be that it lines up square at the other end where it bolts up to the A pillar. I had taken mine off....Alan left his on for a reference. If the A pillar is still there, line it up with it and just weld the rest in where it fits. __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 Longbed I'm Bob....ol Curt was my Grandpa The truck was his and he sure as heck wouldn't understand why I took a perfectly good truck and tore it down!

05-11-2009, 12:09 AM	#5
bluesbrother Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Missouri Posts: 19	Re: Installing front cab support on 64 pickup Thanks, I really appreciate the input.

05-11-2009, 10:17 AM	#6
ol Curt Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Newburgh, IN Posts: 1,247	Re: Installing front cab support on 64 pickup That means you may either have to weld the hole shut on the inboard end and re-drill it, or cut a slot so the bolt will fit thru. __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 Longbed I'm Bob....ol Curt was my Grandpa The truck was his and he sure as heck wouldn't understand why I took a perfectly good truck and tore it down!

05-11-2009, 05:22 PM	#7
bluesbrother Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Missouri Posts: 19	Re: Installing front cab support on 64 pickup Don't you just love these "Quality Reproduction Parts"?



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