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oldblue1968chevy · 06-06-2010, 09:17 PM

How important is it to weld some braces on the inside of my cab when i replace floor/rocker parts...

Im replacing just about everything on the floor/rocker areas Ive already got my pass. side door off.

My floor supports are gone (4)

should i weld a brace on the drivers side? Any tips for any of this? Thans

crushermechanic · 06-06-2010, 09:40 PM

i would definatly brace up everything. better safe than sorry. i braced from floor to roof, door openings, rear of cab to dash and cross the cab.

Number98 · 06-06-2010, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by crushermechanic

i would definatly brace up everything. Better safe than sorry.

x2

oldblue1968chevy · 06-06-2010, 10:12 PM

ok well right now pass. side door/rocker is off..

still weld some braces, i also plan on doing the upper windshield patch

**LockDoc** · 06-06-2010, 10:46 PM

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The cab should have been braced before you removed anything. Also, when you put the rockers in it just tack weld them in and put the door back on to check the alignment in the front. A lot of people don't do that and end up with the front of the rockers in too far. I hope you marked around the hinges with a felt tip marker before you took them off so you know where to bolt them back up for the correct alignment....

LockDoc

tim21391 · 06-08-2010, 05:07 AM

i didnt brace anything and i came out just fine.. oldblue u seen my thread i did everything but the windshield area

oldblue1968chevy · 06-08-2010, 10:38 AM

thanks locdoc and tim! I did mark around the hinges im not THAT stupid lol...

ima re read your thread tim thanks!

**StingRay** · 06-08-2010, 11:16 AM

Yes sort of. If the cab was dimensionally correct before then yes and if not then sort of. I've found that when these cabs rot out the rockers, corners and floor that the whole B pillar can spring out of whack. I've only done a couple cabs but have had to lever the B pillars back, adjust the A to B pillar spacing and cross measure the cab to square it up as best I could. If you brace in a way that problems can't be corrected then you might not be doing yourself any favors.

I adjusted my doors, fenders, cowl and hood as perfect as they could be done before starting and then made corrections to the cab where I felt it needed to done as I made the rust repairs. I readjusted all of the panels time and again through the process removing and installing as needed. It takes a boat load of time

Oh and yes I braced the cab but I did it in such a way that I could adjust it if necessary.

06-06-2010, 09:17 PM	#1
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	How important is it to weld a brace on inside of cab before.. How important is it to weld some braces on the inside of my cab when i replace floor/rocker parts... Im replacing just about everything on the floor/rocker areas Ive already got my pass. side door off. My floor supports are gone (4) should i weld a brace on the drivers side? Any tips for any of this? Thans __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

06-06-2010, 09:40 PM	#2
crushermechanic Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Fort Walton Beach, Fl Posts: 361	Re: How important is it to weld a brace on inside of cab before.. i would definatly brace up everything. better safe than sorry. i braced from floor to roof, door openings, rear of cab to dash and cross the cab.

06-06-2010, 10:12 PM	#4
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: How important is it to weld a brace on inside of cab before.. ok well right now pass. side door/rocker is off.. still weld some braces, i also plan on doing the upper windshield patch __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

06-06-2010, 10:46 PM	#5
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,772	Re: How important is it to weld a brace on inside of cab before.. - The cab should have been braced before you removed anything. Also, when you put the rockers in it just tack weld them in and put the door back on to check the alignment in the front. A lot of people don't do that and end up with the front of the rockers in too far. I hope you marked around the hinges with a felt tip marker before you took them off so you know where to bolt them back up for the correct alignment.... LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

06-08-2010, 05:07 AM	#6
tim21391 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Salina, Kansas Posts: 1,998	Re: How important is it to weld a brace on inside of cab before.. i didnt brace anything and i came out just fine.. oldblue u seen my thread i did everything but the windshield area __________________ 1972 C-10...402/400..flowmaster 40 series 1967 Mustang 347 stroker/C-4 1966 Mustang 289/3-speed 2013 Mustang V6/6speed w/300 ponies I may be 23, but i sure do knows 67-72s are sexy! Its not MPG its smiles per gallon! build started 11/25/08 build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=2993796

06-08-2010, 10:38 AM	#7
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: How important is it to weld a brace on inside of cab before.. thanks locdoc and tim! I did mark around the hinges im not THAT stupid lol... ima re read your thread tim thanks! __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

06-08-2010, 11:16 AM	#8
StingRay Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Saskatoon,SK,Canada Posts: 2,476	Re: How important is it to weld a brace on inside of cab before.. Yes sort of. If the cab was dimensionally correct before then yes and if not then sort of. I've found that when these cabs rot out the rockers, corners and floor that the whole B pillar can spring out of whack. I've only done a couple cabs but have had to lever the B pillars back, adjust the A to B pillar spacing and cross measure the cab to square it up as best I could. If you brace in a way that problems can't be corrected then you might not be doing yourself any favors. I adjusted my doors, fenders, cowl and hood as perfect as they could be done before starting and then made corrections to the cab where I felt it needed to done as I made the rust repairs. I readjusted all of the panels time and again through the process removing and installing as needed. It takes a boat load of time Oh and yes I braced the cab but I did it in such a way that I could adjust it if necessary. __________________ Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Canada Last edited by StingRay; 06-08-2010 at 12:46 PM.



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