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brawley · 12-16-2009, 10:55 PM

I had what i thought was a good cab intil I had it soda blasted. water was trapped in the drip rail and rusted out holes that ended up coming through the pilars and rusting them out worse than I expected. but I've already gone so far with this cab - theres no turning back.I found a cab with a nice roof and windsheild pilars and was hoping to do some type of swap???? hopefully?? does anyone have any advise or good pics on this? thanks

monolith · 12-16-2009, 11:26 PM

I'd send you to 65sublimes thread here http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=3211288 but it looks like his photobucket account went inactive- maybe someone who knows him can get him to log into his account and reactivate it?

He had some VERY good photos of a cab roof replacement

brandon283 · 12-16-2009, 11:31 PM

going to pick up doors for my truck tomorow(60chevy), 200$ for 2 doors, with glass and door handles etc.. drivers door has a kink from a broken strap(fixable-and not as bad as mine are). and the corners have holes, about and inch round hole on both doors both corners..so still much better than mine, plus they are original paint. what u guys think, decent deal?

ruffrida2005 · 12-16-2009, 11:35 PM

I've seen several out at First Monday, not sure what their wanting for them. Also several down 31 going towards Waco, When I leave next week for Alba I'll keep a look out for you.

brawley · 12-16-2009, 11:38 PM

thats a sweeet suburban, would be nice to see the pics, the main part i need to replace are the front windsheild -door pilars both sides are rusted through pretty bad. Im gonna tackle this one day soon and try and post some pics..

brandon283 · 12-16-2009, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by brawley

thats a sweeet suburban, would be nice to see the pics, the main part i need to replace are the front windsheild -door pilars both sides are rusted through pretty bad. Im gonna tackle this one day soon and try and post some pics..

my passenger side has that also, im gunna cut the piller vertically from my other cab and just butt weld it on im thinking

tapeworm · 12-17-2009, 02:53 AM

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Originally Posted by brandon283

are you going to convert ur small window into a big window?

The truck is currently a big window, and is being replaced by a small window cab. I actually like the small window a little better. The only good thing I like about the big window is the extra appeal if I were to sell it.

amnima · 12-17-2009, 12:05 PM

Hey if you are still looking for a truck try here. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/f...splay.php?f=45

I have seen a few good cheap ones there. --Jimmy--

12-16-2009, 10:55 PM	#26
brawley Easy Does It Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Dirdy Mo , North Carolina Posts: 450	Re: How much rust is too much rust for a project.....? I had what i thought was a good cab intil I had it soda blasted. water was trapped in the drip rail and rusted out holes that ended up coming through the pilars and rusting them out worse than I expected. but I've already gone so far with this cab - theres no turning back.I found a cab with a nice roof and windsheild pilars and was hoping to do some type of swap???? hopefully?? does anyone have any advise or good pics on this? thanks

12-16-2009, 11:26 PM	#27
monolith Zero Albedo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: San Gabriel, California Posts: 478	Re: How much rust is too much rust for a project.....? I'd send you to 65sublimes thread here http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=3211288 but it looks like his photobucket account went inactive- maybe someone who knows him can get him to log into his account and reactivate it? He had some VERY good photos of a cab roof replacement __________________ Baz "Deserve's got nothin' to do with it." 66 GMC 1500 wideside longbed 250 4spd "Project Rekker"http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=467467 65 GMC 1Ton Panelhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...32#post4794432 65 Chevy Panel (former U.S.Navy truck) 64 Chevy Suburban Carryall 4x4http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358348 64 GMC 1000 wideside longbed 305 4spdhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=3600890(Rip- parts truck now) 68 Dodge Charger

12-16-2009, 11:31 PM	#28
brandon283 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: winnipeg, manitoba Posts: 46	Re: How much rust is too much rust for a project.....? going to pick up doors for my truck tomorow(60chevy), 200$ for 2 doors, with glass and door handles etc.. drivers door has a kink from a broken strap(fixable-and not as bad as mine are). and the corners have holes, about and inch round hole on both doors both corners..so still much better than mine, plus they are original paint. what u guys think, decent deal?

12-16-2009, 11:35 PM	#29
ruffrida2005 Member of the longbed union. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Killeen, Tx Posts: 2,158	Re: How much rust is too much rust for a project.....? I've seen several out at First Monday, not sure what their wanting for them. Also several down 31 going towards Waco, When I leave next week for Alba I'll keep a look out for you. __________________ Paul 88 GMC Crew Cab dually, 454/T400 64 LWB 400 HP 350/350T Bagged, under construction! Sold most of it! 92 S10 Iron Duke 5 speed, 5/7 drop for now. soon to be bagged. Sold http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post4637759

12-16-2009, 11:38 PM	#30
brawley Easy Does It Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Dirdy Mo , North Carolina Posts: 450	Re: How much rust is too much rust for a project.....? thats a sweeet suburban, would be nice to see the pics, the main part i need to replace are the front windsheild -door pilars both sides are rusted through pretty bad. Im gonna tackle this one day soon and try and post some pics..

12-17-2009, 12:05 PM	#33
amnima Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Hodgenville, ky Posts: 59	Re: How much rust is too much rust for a project.....? Hey if you are still looking for a truck try here. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/f...splay.php?f=45 I have seen a few good cheap ones there. --Jimmy--



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