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jaros44sr · 03-29-2008, 01:50 AM

some more

jb4short · 03-29-2008, 02:45 AM

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Originally Posted by hgs_notes

For a perspective from the rust belt...that cab looks already restored to me. j/k, but seriously, it hardly warrents a complete floor replacement. Is the cost of the sheetmetal and labor to replace a complete floor cheaper or easier than just patching those areas that need it? Even after the floor is done, cab corners and rockers and maybe lower pillars, etc. will still need work in most rusted cabs.

BTW this cab looked great from the top. By the time you do front and rear cab floor supports, outer floors, floors, etc. I think you're ahead of the game with this full floor. Even if I wasn't selling them I would have used our competitor's.

jaros44sr · 03-29-2008, 02:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Tri-ProAutomotive

BTW this cab looked great from the top. By the time you do front and rear cab floor supports, outer floors, floors, etc. I think you're ahead of the game with this full floor. Even if I wasn't selling them I would have used our competitor's.

With the floor patch it runs an extra 8", so you have to calculate your cut and 90 degree bend to match up to the factory seam, this floorboard is already to drop in...Work on your lower A and B, rocker panel and your dun

Blizz · 03-29-2008, 03:13 AM

Question, I may have to do the full floor replacement. It looks like you have the floor that has the floor supports and braces attached. I had already bought the floor supports so I'm wondering if I can get away with buying the naked floor and weld the supports that I already have to it? Or should I just try to sell all the sheet metal that I have and buy the complete (with supports and braces) floor? The reason I ask is because it's more that a $100 price difference between the two when all that's different is the supports that I already own. That $100 could go towards shipping.

jaros44sr · 03-29-2008, 03:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Blizz

Question, I may have to do the full floor replacement. It looks like you have the floor that has the floor supports and braces attached. I had already bought the floor supports so I'm wondering if I can get away with buying the naked floor and weld the supports that I already have to it? Or should I just try to sell all the sheet metal that I have and buy the complete (with supports and braces) floor? The reason I ask is because it's more that a $100 price difference between the two when all that's different is the supports that I already own. That $100 could go towards shipping.

Sure, you could do that, but either way works. Just more work for you. Soooo, you want to put this in a Blazer/Jimmy? Post up lots of pics., Pls

If it's jimmy bound, you won't need the rear supports

Blizz · 03-29-2008, 03:23 AM

It's for a Blazer and I'd be in WAY over my head so I'd probably have some body guys do it on the side for me...but the floors are pretty bad and it's even gone up the seat supports which aren't in any pans that I know of. So this looks like the best way to go. I'd just hate to spend $120 more to just get the parts that I already have pre-attached. I'm sure I could handle that much. Btw, this complete floor replacement....pretty much has to be done off the frame correct?

jaros44sr · 03-29-2008, 04:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Blizz

It's for a Blazer and I'd be in WAY over my head so I'd probably have some body guys do it on the side for me...but the floors are pretty bad and it's even gone up the seat supports which aren't in any pans that I know of. So this looks like the best way to go. I'd just hate to spend $120 more to just get the parts that I already have pre-attached. I'm sure I could handle that much. Btw, this complete floor replacement....pretty much has to be done off the frame correct?

If it is rusted into the seat pans, then yes full floorboard is the way to go. Careful tho, trucks don't have the crossbrace for the forward sear mount, like jimmies do, so save yours as you will need to reinstall it. I don't know if you can get it under the floorpan and on top of the braces that run parallel to the frame.

It may be possible to do it with it still on the frame, considering how the pan drops in from the top

Blizz · 03-29-2008, 04:11 AM

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Originally Posted by jaros44sr

I don't know if you can get it under the floorpan and on top of the braces that run parallel to the frame.

You mean if I were to get the complete floor with supports and braces? So then for me, the naked floor would be the best way to go?

Chevyman63 · 03-29-2008, 04:29 AM

So...are you done yet?

You da man Jim! I can't wait to see this installed.

But shouldn't you be working on the Jimmy? You have a deadline you know.

jaros44sr · 03-29-2008, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Blizz

You mean if I were to get the complete floor with supports and braces? So then for me, the naked floor would be the best way to go?

Just look into it more, because I haven't dun it, so I can't say. But the naked floor sounds like the rite way to go

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Originally Posted by Chevyman63

So...are you done yet?

You da man Jim! I can't wait to see this installed.

But shouldn't you be working on the Jimmy? You have a deadline you know.

Thanks Tim, yeah I'm working with the date in mind. You done getting the old girl blasted yet?

Blizz · 04-02-2008, 05:06 AM

so THAT'S what you're doing with the floor. How are you going to brace it once you cut the braces off?

jaros44sr · 04-02-2008, 05:30 AM

I have access to an overhead 'I' beam, thought I could hang the cab by the firewall to give it support. We'll see how it goes, may change my idea as the work progresses. I would like to have the doors on, before I make the final cuts...

jb4short · 04-03-2008, 03:06 AM

so; can the one piece floor be used for the Blazer if the horizontal support were added during construction?

jaros44sr · 04-03-2008, 03:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Tri-ProAutomotive

so; can the one piece floor be used for the Blazer if the horizontal support were added during construction?

Yes! That would be a big help, still may be doable as is, but you would have to take off the longatudes as I don't think you can slip the brace under it. I guess the trucks don't have it...

Can it be dun on your end???

jb4short · 04-03-2008, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by jaros44sr

Yes! That would be a big help, still may be doable as is, but you would have to take off the longatudes as I don't think you can slip the brace under it. I guess the trucks don't have it...

Can it be dun on your end???

I guess that's what I'm asking. During the construction of the assembly a horizontal could be added; but what other differences are there?

jaros44sr · 04-03-2008, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Tri-ProAutomotive

I guess that's what I'm asking. During the construction of the assembly a horizontal could be added; but what other differences are there?

So far, just the low hump has to be cut out

jaros44sr · 04-04-2008, 01:55 AM

Got some more cutting dun today, including my finger and nail

Mo fugly, or what?

jb4short · 04-04-2008, 02:18 AM

Jim really takes hacking himself up well

jaros44sr · 04-04-2008, 02:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Tri-ProAutomotive

Jim really takes hacking himself up well

So much for the cut proof gloves

CORPSMAN

red71cheyenne · 04-04-2008, 11:18 AM

Rub some dirt on it and get back to work!

BLE 'BURBAN · 04-06-2008, 11:10 PM

And you paid how much for that brand new bolt/washer/nut assembly with that much rust around it?

jaros44sr · 04-07-2008, 03:02 AM

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Originally Posted by BLE 'BURBAN

And you paid how much for that brand new bolt/washer/nut assembly with that much rust around it?

Take your right hand and raise it into the air, now extend your index finger and place it gently against your ear, now what I'm about to say will not be lost...$700.00 for the Jimmy

BLE 'BURBAN · 04-07-2008, 03:44 AM

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Originally Posted by jaros44sr

Take your right hand and raise it into the air, now extend your index finger and place it gently against your ear, now what I'm about to say will not be lost...$700.00 for the Jimmy

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH

jaros44sr · 04-08-2008, 05:54 PM

Jon, this is the area I'm talking about, it could be cut off and a 1" flange bent to a 90 degree
Back on topic....

jb4short · 04-08-2008, 06:08 PM

I see....I'll have to get down there to take some measurements and pictures

03-29-2008, 01:50 AM	#1
jaros44sr Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,446	Re: PO has me PO'd some more __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

03-29-2008, 03:13 AM	#4
Blizz Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 372	Re: PO has me PO'd Question, I may have to do the full floor replacement. It looks like you have the floor that has the floor supports and braces attached. I had already bought the floor supports so I'm wondering if I can get away with buying the naked floor and weld the supports that I already have to it? Or should I just try to sell all the sheet metal that I have and buy the complete (with supports and braces) floor? The reason I ask is because it's more that a $100 price difference between the two when all that's different is the supports that I already own. That $100 could go towards shipping. __________________ '72 K5 CST Blazer 4x4 in perpetual progress '96 2dr Tahoe 4x4 daily driver, Black Bear Performance tune, 285-75-16 Nitto Grapplers, Magnaflow muffler, K&N Air filter, Bilstein Shocks.........E-fan, DT Tri Y or Pacesetter LTs coming soon

03-29-2008, 03:23 AM	#6
Blizz Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 372	Re: PO has me PO'd It's for a Blazer and I'd be in WAY over my head so I'd probably have some body guys do it on the side for me...but the floors are pretty bad and it's even gone up the seat supports which aren't in any pans that I know of. So this looks like the best way to go. I'd just hate to spend $120 more to just get the parts that I already have pre-attached. I'm sure I could handle that much. Btw, this complete floor replacement....pretty much has to be done off the frame correct? __________________ '72 K5 CST Blazer 4x4 in perpetual progress '96 2dr Tahoe 4x4 daily driver, Black Bear Performance tune, 285-75-16 Nitto Grapplers, Magnaflow muffler, K&N Air filter, Bilstein Shocks.........E-fan, DT Tri Y or Pacesetter LTs coming soon Last edited by Blizz; 03-29-2008 at 03:34 AM.

03-29-2008, 04:29 AM	#9
Chevyman63 Can't wait to retire!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Corunna, MI Posts: 1,575	Re: PO has me PO'd So...are you done yet? You da man Jim! I can't wait to see this installed. But shouldn't you be working on the Jimmy? You have a deadline you know. __________________ 2009 4x4 Chevy Crew Cab 6.0 1989 4x4 Siverado (270,000 miles) 1972 4x4 Blazer 2007 Chevy Cutaway 1 ton 1970 Corvette (sons project) RIP - CLR 10/11/09

04-02-2008, 05:06 AM	#11
Blizz Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 372	Re: PO has me PO'd so THAT'S what you're doing with the floor. How are you going to brace it once you cut the braces off? __________________ '72 K5 CST Blazer 4x4 in perpetual progress '96 2dr Tahoe 4x4 daily driver, Black Bear Performance tune, 285-75-16 Nitto Grapplers, Magnaflow muffler, K&N Air filter, Bilstein Shocks.........E-fan, DT Tri Y or Pacesetter LTs coming soon

04-02-2008, 05:30 AM	#12
jaros44sr Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,446	Re: PO has me PO'd I have access to an overhead 'I' beam, thought I could hang the cab by the firewall to give it support. We'll see how it goes, may change my idea as the work progresses. I would like to have the doors on, before I make the final cuts... __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

04-03-2008, 03:06 AM	#13
jb4short Damn Yankee Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lynchburg, VA Posts: 2,261	Re: PO has me PO'd so; can the one piece floor be used for the Blazer if the horizontal support were added during construction?

04-04-2008, 01:55 AM	#17
jaros44sr Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,446	Re: PO has me PO'd Got some more cutting dun today, including my finger and nail Mo fugly, or what? __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim Last edited by jaros44sr; 04-04-2008 at 02:01 AM.

04-04-2008, 02:18 AM	#18
jb4short Damn Yankee Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lynchburg, VA Posts: 2,261	Re: PO has me PO'd Jim really takes hacking himself up well

04-04-2008, 11:18 AM	#20
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04-06-2008, 11:10 PM	#21
BLE 'BURBAN In the Forgotten far North. Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 2,627	Re: PO has me PO'd And you paid how much for that brand new bolt/washer/nut assembly with that much rust around it? __________________ 1987 R3500 CREW CAB DUALLY (BIG RED)Acquired 06/12/2015 1990 chevy suburban V2500 5.7L My cluster Mods-Nov 2007 overhead console Stereo install Round 2 Aug 2009 Heated/turn signal mirror upgrade

04-08-2008, 05:54 PM	#24
jaros44sr Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,446	Re: PO has me PO'd Jon, this is the area I'm talking about, it could be cut off and a 1" flange bent to a 90 degree Back on topic.... __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim Last edited by jaros44sr; 04-08-2008 at 05:57 PM.

04-08-2008, 06:08 PM	#25
jb4short Damn Yankee Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lynchburg, VA Posts: 2,261	Re: PO has me PO'd I see....I'll have to get down there to take some measurements and pictures



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