Can this cab be saved? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

cochran63 · 08-06-2012, 01:36 AM

I saved what seems to be a pretty clean truck from being hauled across the scales. It is very solid with great cab corners and rocker panels, but the passenger door drops an inch when it is opened. The hinges are solid, but the post the door attaches to moves when the door is lifted.

What do you guys suggest? Fix it, or use the perfect bed and tailgate on my 69 4x4.

67chevy1series · 08-06-2012, 01:40 AM

save it!!!!!!!!!!

1972_Buford · 08-06-2012, 03:30 AM

save it. put in a new post.

bobs409 · 08-06-2012, 06:13 AM

Save it!

**special-K** · 08-06-2012, 07:37 AM

You can use the bed on your truck "and" save the rest,too. They sell what it takes to mend that door pillar. Then,there's all the other parts.Whether it's put back to life or parted out,either would be smarter than scraping for chump change.

black_sheep454 · 08-06-2012, 01:57 PM

Could use better pics but I'd say if it's solid it should be saved. If nothing else I'm sure someone else would love to have it
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schurg · 08-06-2012, 08:09 PM

without a doubt I'd say save it. I am quite curious to see what exactly is wrong with the pillar...seems quite odd, but I'm sure it'd be a relatively easy fix, and definitely worthwhile if everything else is solid as you say..

1972RedNeck · 08-07-2012, 06:04 PM

If it's made out of metal it can be fixed.

Chumpy_1965 · 08-07-2012, 09:39 PM

Save it, I want the wheels, lol.

cochran63 · 08-07-2012, 11:56 PM

I already saved it from the crusher. It is setting in my yard begging to get put back on the road. I bought it for the bed and tailgate as they are very nice, but it feels wrong to take apart a truck that only needs the rebuilt i6 put back in and the passenger side door post fixed.

08-06-2012, 01:36 AM	#1
cochran63 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,057	Can this cab be saved? I saved what seems to be a pretty clean truck from being hauled across the scales. It is very solid with great cab corners and rocker panels, but the passenger door drops an inch when it is opened. The hinges are solid, but the post the door attaches to moves when the door is lifted. What do you guys suggest? Fix it, or use the perfect bed and tailgate on my 69 4x4. Attached Images __________________ Youth soon passes away, but immaturity can last a life time.

08-06-2012, 01:40 AM	#2
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: Can this cab be saved? save it!!!!!!!!!!

08-06-2012, 03:30 AM	#3
1972_Buford Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: AZ Posts: 125	Re: Can this cab be saved? save it. put in a new post.

08-06-2012, 06:13 AM	#4
bobs409 1969 Custom 30 wrecker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pottsville, Pa Posts: 2,611	Re: Can this cab be saved? Save it! __________________ Bob 63 Impala 283/PG/3.36 (under restoration) 66 Impala 327/PG/3.36 66 Chevelle SS 409/M22/3.55 69 Chevelle 307/PG/3.08 (future restoration) 69 C10 short stepside 454/TH350/3.73 69 Custom 30 tow truck 350/4 spd/4.10 (resto done, CRUISIN TIME!) 71 Cheyenne 20 fleetside 350/4 spd/4.10 71 Chevelle 6/PG/3.08 72 Chevelle 454/M21/4.10

08-06-2012, 07:37 AM	#5
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: Can this cab be saved? You can use the bed on your truck "and" save the rest,too. They sell what it takes to mend that door pillar. Then,there's all the other parts.Whether it's put back to life or parted out,either would be smarter than scraping for chump change. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

08-06-2012, 01:57 PM	#6
black_sheep454 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Lebanon, Mo. Posts: 1,315	Re: Can this cab be saved? Could use better pics but I'd say if it's solid it should be saved. If nothing else I'm sure someone else would love to have it Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1968 chevy lwb, getting ready to join forces with the 70 gmc 1970 gmc swb, getting ready to be a 68 chevy swb 1971 gmc lwb 2500 2wd Sierra Grande 1988 chevy 1-ton crew cab 2wd waiting for a 12v cummins

08-06-2012, 08:09 PM	#7
schurg Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: richmond, va Posts: 140	Re: Can this cab be saved? without a doubt I'd say save it. I am quite curious to see what exactly is wrong with the pillar...seems quite odd, but I'm sure it'd be a relatively easy fix, and definitely worthwhile if everything else is solid as you say..

08-07-2012, 09:39 PM	#9
Chumpy_1965 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Keene, Tx Posts: 23	Re: Can this cab be saved? Save it, I want the wheels, lol.

08-07-2012, 11:56 PM	#10
cochran63 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,057	Re: Can this cab be saved? I already saved it from the crusher. It is setting in my yard begging to get put back on the road. I bought it for the bed and tailgate as they are very nice, but it feels wrong to take apart a truck that only needs the rebuilt i6 put back in and the passenger side door post fixed. __________________ Youth soon passes away, but immaturity can last a life time.



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