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chevymotocross · 06-28-2010, 11:15 PM

I'm happy with the results! I am no expert at body work.... at all. In fact, I would much rather swap out an engine than do cab corners again

I've never done body work before, but after owning this Chevy, that ended. It takes lots of patience and it ain't PERFECT, but it's presentable and daily driver proof!

I cut the cab corners to fit, I'm not sure of the brand, I bought them from a local, but they had Made in USA stickers on them and they were pretty darn durable and fit well. Yes, I painted the underside of the cab corners before welding them in, to help with rust resistance.

In some of the pics, they look wierd because the primer was still drying when I snapped the pics.

Also, the top of the frame ends on this truck were very thin and bent up from trying to remove the old rusted bed bolts. I welded in new pieces.

While I was sanding a cab corner, I heard a bang, and my exhaust fell to the ground!

It rotted away right there, lol, better in the garage than on the road I guess.

Also, I removed the new shocks I installed on the rear, and installed them correctly. I'm surprised no one caught that in the photos I posted about a week ago of my flip-kit install. Today I realized they were upside down.

Project is coming along nicely! I hope to put on my new bed this weekend since the back half of the truck is finished. Just waiting on my darn Western Chassis 1.5'' coils from Sport Truck Direct that have been on back-order for over a month now. Once they come in, I will start on the front.

flamingbig10 · 06-28-2010, 11:22 PM

looks good

baclay9 · 06-28-2010, 11:27 PM

Looks good man. I feel your pain on the back ordered items. I ordered a WC 5/7 drop from Sport truck direct and am still waiting on the Flip Kit, Notch, and Shackles. They have been back ordered for close to a month. They say they are in powder coat and should ship next week. Maybe your springs will as well...

73chevyman · 06-29-2010, 09:04 PM

quick question did you tig or mig weld your cab corners I'm about to get my nose into my truck here soon.......... nice work

06-28-2010, 11:15 PM	#1
chevymotocross Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: East Haven, CT Posts: 882	Welded in new cab corners and frame ends! I'm happy with the results! I am no expert at body work.... at all. In fact, I would much rather swap out an engine than do cab corners again I've never done body work before, but after owning this Chevy, that ended. It takes lots of patience and it ain't PERFECT, but it's presentable and daily driver proof! I cut the cab corners to fit, I'm not sure of the brand, I bought them from a local, but they had Made in USA stickers on them and they were pretty darn durable and fit well. Yes, I painted the underside of the cab corners before welding them in, to help with rust resistance. In some of the pics, they look wierd because the primer was still drying when I snapped the pics. Also, the top of the frame ends on this truck were very thin and bent up from trying to remove the old rusted bed bolts. I welded in new pieces. While I was sanding a cab corner, I heard a bang, and my exhaust fell to the ground! It rotted away right there, lol, better in the garage than on the road I guess. Also, I removed the new shocks I installed on the rear, and installed them correctly. I'm surprised no one caught that in the photos I posted about a week ago of my flip-kit install. Today I realized they were upside down. Project is coming along nicely! I hope to put on my new bed this weekend since the back half of the truck is finished. Just waiting on my darn Western Chassis 1.5'' coils from Sport Truck Direct that have been on back-order for over a month now. Once they come in, I will start on the front. __________________ 87 Chevy 2wd SWB: 305/700r4 Dual Exhaust, K&N Filter, Injector Pod Spacer, TBI Spacer, Belltech Front Sway Bar, Corvette Servo, Western Chassis 4/6 and c-notch Last edited by chevymotocross; 06-29-2010 at 12:26 AM.

06-28-2010, 11:22 PM	#2
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: Welded in new cab corners and frame ends! looks good __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326 Last edited by flamingbig10; 06-28-2010 at 11:23 PM.

06-28-2010, 11:27 PM	#3
baclay9 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Newcastle, OK Posts: 1,344	Re: Welded in new cab corners and frame ends! Looks good man. I feel your pain on the back ordered items. I ordered a WC 5/7 drop from Sport truck direct and am still waiting on the Flip Kit, Notch, and Shackles. They have been back ordered for close to a month. They say they are in powder coat and should ship next week. Maybe your springs will as well...

06-29-2010, 09:04 PM	#4
73chevyman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lusby, MD Posts: 563	Re: Welded in new cab corners and frame ends! quick question did you tig or mig weld your cab corners I'm about to get my nose into my truck here soon.......... nice work __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/group.php?groupid=37 73 C10 Fleetside If it ain't a Chevy it's foreign http://hotridesmag.com/



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