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**old Rusty C10** · 10-07-2016, 09:35 PM

bought this truck the other day started assessing body work what do you all think

**old Rusty C10** · 10-07-2016, 09:37 PM

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chrismoore701 · 10-07-2016, 10:33 PM

Without a doubt. It will take some real work but what else do you have to do? I can't see good under the cab. Is the frame bent? Just cut the rocker and floor out. Reinforce the cab before you cut up. Take a couple days and patience. Good luck

chrismoore701 · 10-07-2016, 10:36 PM

Oh yea. Through in a new door. That one will be a little tricky to fix

andrewmp6 · 10-08-2016, 03:18 AM

First i would take it to a body shop and let them put it on the frame table to see if the frame is bent or not.Even if its bent they can pull it back straight for you.After that it would be a lot of sheet metal work to get it back to normal.

jdl71 · 10-08-2016, 02:15 PM

It really does not look like any more sheet metal work than we have to do repairing rust, so I wouldn't see why not.

**HIGHWAY BY THE SEA** · 10-09-2016, 01:54 AM

I built mine on a rolling frame with axles, only the cab is original (see my signature). I have NO regrets having done so. It just needs love.

Cape Codder · 10-09-2016, 10:55 AM

The trick is to pull all the damaged metal back where it belongs before cutting it off. A come along pulling with a jack and some wood blocks behind pushing will do wonders. While pulling and jacking lightly tap on the crown of any kinks to relieve pressure as it comes out. It looks like the B pillar has most of the damage, better than trying to pull an A pillar.

lilpoindexter · 10-09-2016, 06:21 PM

It doesnt look like there is frame damage to me, and I assume that for your area the rust isnt too bad. It's do-able.

**old Rusty C10** · 10-09-2016, 08:45 PM

whomever had this truck before took excellent care of it. I got it from the insurance auction and was amazed. Originally I thought I could part it and make a few bucks but when I got it home, I first decided to swap out the ignition cylinder so I could start it and it ran great so I kinda snuck out on the road and drove it a bit and she tracked well and ran so im trying to figure out a way to fix it. The only issue is is that its a salvage certificate truck so I have to have it inspected by the state once its fixed to prove its roadworthy again, so if the state inspectors are going to inspect it I have to make sure its fixed 100% and cant hack stuff up
now the problem is is I was searching for a parts truck and found this little gem and I have to restore it too lol the whole thing is there minus motor and trans ( and of course I have that sitting in the garage)

Cape Codder · 10-09-2016, 08:56 PM

In our state if you want rebuild a salvage title vehicle when getting it inspected they are more concerned with where the parts came from than quality of repair. We are required to have invoices for all parts and if used parts are involved you need the VIN from the donor. Also proof of sales tax paid on parts. It is more about catching stolen vehicles and parts than repair quality. The inspectors are state troopers not repair techs. Your state may differ but have documents ready. No inspection needed for vehicles over 10 years old.

10-07-2016, 09:35 PM	#1
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,313	So do you think this can be repaired bought this truck the other day started assessing body work what do you all think Attached Images __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

10-07-2016, 09:37 PM	#2
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,313	Re: So do you think this can be repaired more Attached Images __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

10-07-2016, 10:33 PM	#3
chrismoore701 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Highland, IN Posts: 2,326	Re: So do you think this can be repaired Without a doubt. It will take some real work but what else do you have to do? I can't see good under the cab. Is the frame bent? Just cut the rocker and floor out. Reinforce the cab before you cut up. Take a couple days and patience. Good luck __________________ Chris _______________________________ 1979 Chevy Stepside SPORT 2018 Chevy Silverado, 39 years apart My build 2008-2016. http://m.imgur.com/a/bURrE

10-07-2016, 10:36 PM	#4
chrismoore701 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Highland, IN Posts: 2,326	Re: So do you think this can be repaired Oh yea. Through in a new door. That one will be a little tricky to fix __________________ Chris _______________________________ 1979 Chevy Stepside SPORT 2018 Chevy Silverado, 39 years apart My build 2008-2016. http://m.imgur.com/a/bURrE

10-08-2016, 03:18 AM	#5
andrewmp6 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville,Ky Posts: 5,811	Re: So do you think this can be repaired First i would take it to a body shop and let them put it on the frame table to see if the frame is bent or not.Even if its bent they can pull it back straight for you.After that it would be a lot of sheet metal work to get it back to normal.

10-08-2016, 02:15 PM	#6
jdl71 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Eldon, MO Posts: 1,753	Re: So do you think this can be repaired It really does not look like any more sheet metal work than we have to do repairing rust, so I wouldn't see why not. __________________ Psalm 23 64 C10 66 K20

10-09-2016, 01:54 AM	#7
HIGHWAY BY THE SEA Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: BY THE CAROLINA SEA Posts: 922	Re: So do you think this can be repaired I built mine on a rolling frame with axles, only the cab is original (see my signature). I have NO regrets having done so. It just needs love. __________________ FRANKENTRUCK 1981 Chevrolet C10 Shortbed Stepside GRANDTRUCK 1968 Chevrolet C10 Stepside Longbed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=584617 PROJECT JIGSAW 1967 GMC C3500 GREAT WHITE 1986 Blazer M1009 454 engine w/700R4 transmission gas conversion

10-09-2016, 10:55 AM	#8
Cape Codder Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Centerville,Ma. Posts: 1,223	Re: So do you think this can be repaired The trick is to pull all the damaged metal back where it belongs before cutting it off. A come along pulling with a jack and some wood blocks behind pushing will do wonders. While pulling and jacking lightly tap on the crown of any kinks to relieve pressure as it comes out. It looks like the B pillar has most of the damage, better than trying to pull an A pillar.

10-09-2016, 06:21 PM	#9
lilpoindexter Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: los angeles Posts: 1,134	Re: So do you think this can be repaired It doesnt look like there is frame damage to me, and I assume that for your area the rust isnt too bad. It's do-able.

10-09-2016, 08:45 PM	#10
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,313	Re: So do you think this can be repaired whomever had this truck before took excellent care of it. I got it from the insurance auction and was amazed. Originally I thought I could part it and make a few bucks but when I got it home, I first decided to swap out the ignition cylinder so I could start it and it ran great so I kinda snuck out on the road and drove it a bit and she tracked well and ran so im trying to figure out a way to fix it. The only issue is is that its a salvage certificate truck so I have to have it inspected by the state once its fixed to prove its roadworthy again, so if the state inspectors are going to inspect it I have to make sure its fixed 100% and cant hack stuff up now the problem is is I was searching for a parts truck and found this little gem and I have to restore it too lol the whole thing is there minus motor and trans ( and of course I have that sitting in the garage) Attached Images __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

10-09-2016, 08:56 PM	#11
Cape Codder Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Centerville,Ma. Posts: 1,223	Re: So do you think this can be repaired In our state if you want rebuild a salvage title vehicle when getting it inspected they are more concerned with where the parts came from than quality of repair. We are required to have invoices for all parts and if used parts are involved you need the VIN from the donor. Also proof of sales tax paid on parts. It is more about catching stolen vehicles and parts than repair quality. The inspectors are state troopers not repair techs. Your state may differ but have documents ready. No inspection needed for vehicles over 10 years old.



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