Cab Corners and Rockers

[Eraser475]

As we all know, the rockers and cab corners are going to rot out in a matter of time, and even if you fix them, you'll need to again in the future from what I hear. I have heard of people using a form of adhesive to put the panels on instead of welding. This maybe the dumbest thing you'll read today; who know, but what if somebody made fiberglass replacements for rockers and cabcorners and used that strong adhesive to put them on? Thoughts?

[cfan10]

At least we wouldn't have to worry about the rot.

[Hiluxxulih]

I sprayed about a quart of that Sheep wax stuff "Fluid Film" in the pillars and cab corners to hopefully prevent that from happening .

[NJ C10 Guy]

Originally Posted by Eraser475

As we all know, the rockers and cab corners are going to rot out in a matter of time, and even if you fix them, you'll need to again in the future from what I hear. I have heard of people using a form of adhesive to put the panels on instead of welding. This maybe the dumbest thing you'll read today; who know, but what if somebody made fiberglass replacements for rockers and cabcorners and used that strong adhesive to put them on? Thoughts?

sounds like a good idea. i wonder if creating tabs on the fabbed cab corner, then tack welding a tab behind the sheet metal to attach it would be better? then some filler for the gaps to close up the seams.

[95 S_Trucker]

I used epoxy on the patch panels on my 85. I would not recommend it. Every single seam had hairline cracks in it. These old trucks flex too much in my opinion. If I had to do it all over, I would have had them welded in.

I did the repairs before I had a welder, and now I have one.

[72bowtiestepper]

Originally Posted by NJ C10 Guy

sounds like a good idea. i wonder if creating tabs on the fabbed cab corner, then tack welding a tab behind the sheet metal to attach it would be better? then some filler for the gaps to close up the seams.

Unless they are welded all the way around, cracks will form and rust will follow. Cut out all rust, cut cab corner to fit, weld in 100%, do bodywork, paint, then hope they last !

[NJ C10 Guy]

Originally Posted by 72bowtiestepper

Unless they are welded all the way around, cracks will form and rust will follow. Cut out all rust, cut cab corner to fit, weld in 100%, do bodywork, paint, then hope they last !

Oh i agree that's the way to do it. I was just adding onto the idea. i guess if it was that easy, people would already be doing it!

[rich weyand]

My bro's in aviation, has been for decades, so I use a lot of aviation type stuff. Very high quality products.

To stop rust in the tailgate, rockers, cab corners, the best thing to use is ACF-50. Skygeek.com has it.

[72bowtiestepper]

Originally Posted by rich weyand

My bro's in aviation, has been for decades, so I use a lot of aviation type stuff. Very high quality products.

To stop rust in the tailgate, rockers, cab corners, the best thing to use is ACF-50. Skygeek.com has it.

Thanks...will have to check out that product.

[86c20]

panel bonding adhesive. i have used it on many cars and trucks as long as there is no foce on the paniel it works great. plus it is water tight unlike bondo and fiberglass unsealed. sandable and paintball to. also has more flex to it. but still welding is best this is second form what i have found

[Keith Seymore]

Originally Posted by 86c20

panel bonding adhesive. i have used it on many cars and trucks as long as there is no foce on the paniel it works great. plus it is water tight unlike bondo and fiberglass unsealed. sandable and paintball to. also has more flex to it. but still welding is best this is second form what i have found

Agree. I used the panel adhesive when I did cab corners and a place behind the LR wheel on my truck.

It's been 5 years now and they have held up fine, with the exception of the LH cab corner which was hitting the gas tank shield during "twist" maneuvers and caused it to crack. I have since removed the shield to gain more clearance.

K