How much rust is too much?

[roger55]

Originally Posted by SCHRUMGMC

The only bad thing about changing cabs is the fact is its my pawpaws truck
but I am sure he'd go the route of a different cab as well

It's still his truck. Don't even give that a thought. You are just replacing metal that's gone in the most efficient way.

[mongocanfly]

Be sure you get the title with that new cab..

[roger55]

Originally Posted by mongocanfly

Be sure you get the title with that new cab..

I wouldn't care about a title as long as I thought the seller didn't steal the cab.
Myself, I would graft the part with the VIN tag into the new cab.

I wouldn't care what the law states. It would not be dishonest thing to do.

[Rickysnickers]

Originally Posted by roger55

I wouldn't care about a title as long as I thought the seller didn't steal the cab.
Myself, I would graft the part with the VIN tag into the new cab.

I wouldn't care what the law states. It would not be dishonest thing to do.

Not to be argumentative, but that is actually a felony in the state I live in. I would advise against this advice or recommendation.

[Dan in Pasadena]

Originally Posted by Rickysnickers

Not to be argumentative, but that is actually a felony in the state I live in. I would advise against this advice or recommendation.

As much as I agree with Roger in a general sense the fact is that it IS violating the letter of the law and I wouldn't do that either - not if I were going to mention it on an online forum!

[roger55]

Originally Posted by Dan in Pasadena

As much as I agree with Roger in a general sense the fact is that it IS violating the letter of the law and I wouldn't do that either - not if I were going to mention it on an online forum!

It does depend upon the state. I believe it can be made legal in TX.

I agree it's not worth taking any chances but ethically, we know the intent here wouldn't be for monetary gain or deception. Takes 100% of my guilt away.
Enough said for me. I don't want to take this any more off-topic than I already have.

[dwcsr]

Originally Posted by roger55

It's still his truck. Don't even give that a thought. You are just replacing metal that's gone in the most efficient way.

I agree with you on a new cab for this one. It would easily cost you 7-8
k if you sent it out and 4K if you did it your self. Looking at your pictures I'd turn it away because the end result would still be rust in areas that you can see like pillars. I've done some down to the floor pan and door hoops and its time consuming and costly if you could find a shop willing to do it.