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**72tutone** · 09-15-2012, 05:45 PM

I'm getting ready for some sheetmetal work on my cab, and is there any particular metal pieces I can get from lowes/home depot to weld a cross brace for the cab?
Just regular ol'? Or any particulars?

terry b · 09-15-2012, 06:47 PM

What are you cutting out?

BlackedOut67shorty · 09-15-2012, 07:49 PM

I'm not sure about your area but here they are truly insane for the price they ask for metal stock

PanelDeland · 09-15-2012, 08:37 PM

If you're looking for bracing to keep the cab aligned while repairing,you should be able to find a local metal supplier that will cost less than half what HD or Lowes will get.Even NT is higher than th industrial supply down the street from me.Just look in the yeller pages.

midniteblues · 09-15-2012, 10:14 PM

I like too find old bed frames that have the angled peices usually two nice long ones and four shorter peices gives alot of material too work with and most times I gettem for free

09-15-2012, 05:45 PM	#1
72tutone Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: St.Louis Posts: 635	Cab brace simple question I'm getting ready for some sheetmetal work on my cab, and is there any particular metal pieces I can get from lowes/home depot to weld a cross brace for the cab? Just regular ol'? Or any particulars?

09-15-2012, 06:47 PM	#2
terry b Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: jackson michigan Posts: 755	Re: Cab brace simple question What are you cutting out?

09-15-2012, 07:49 PM	#3
BlackedOut67shorty Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: error 404 location not found Posts: 816	Re: Cab brace simple question I'm not sure about your area but here they are truly insane for the price they ask for metal stock __________________ 1995 s10 blazer 4.3 1967 c10 350/350 fleet short 1993 s10 blazer 4.3l 4l60 RIP 6/20/14 2000 mercury sable Thats a how I roll

09-15-2012, 08:37 PM	#4
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: Cab brace simple question If you're looking for bracing to keep the cab aligned while repairing,you should be able to find a local metal supplier that will cost less than half what HD or Lowes will get.Even NT is higher than th industrial supply down the street from me.Just look in the yeller pages. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

09-15-2012, 10:14 PM	#5
midniteblues Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: strausstown pa Posts: 3,394	Re: Cab brace simple question I like too find old bed frames that have the angled peices usually two nice long ones and four shorter peices gives alot of material too work with and most times I gettem for free __________________ 81 camaro 355 4/spd 342 posi my first love. 67 swb step 454/4spd ott 373 posi 4/7 drop. 2000 s10 zr2 little blue truck that never gets stuck. '74 heald super bronc vt8. tecumseh powered moon rover.



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