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RavageWenches · 12-13-2016, 06:21 PM

With this being my first official post, I would like to thank everybody who has posted here on the topics of rust and how to fix it. It has really helped me out so far. But, moving on to my main issue is my 72's cab. This truck has been in the family for several years and has a ton of sentimental value so I would like to keep the original cab. This is the most rust I've seen in the roof of one of these trucks. Where should I go from this now?

67ChevyRedneck · 12-13-2016, 06:29 PM

Holy crap!

I'd suggest a new donor roof, but with the roof that bad you really need to pull the cowl and fenders off and inspect the cowl/vent areas, along with the floor/rockers, etc.

I know you want to save it, but to save it, you may literally have to replace almost every piece of it.

my56chevytruck · 12-13-2016, 06:36 PM

ditto, I was expecting to see "rust", not rusted out. I'd agree, get a donor roof, or find a body shop that can cut the roof out and weld in a new one. then you can keep the cab. And if the roof has rusted away that much, you better look elsewhere, I'm sure you'll find more of this "rust". Good luck

GASoline71 · 12-13-2016, 08:47 PM

If the roof looks that bad... how are the front floor pans and rocker panels?

Man that's A LOT of rust and rot. I know you said it's got sentimental value... but in this instance, it will really hit you in the wallet unless you can do these repairs yourself. Just pull the glove box door off to keep the SPID and look for another cab.

Gary

hugger6933 · 12-13-2016, 10:20 PM

I'm in east AR. What part of TN are you in? I would cut that sucker off and add a new roof . But first you need to double check the areas like the cowl[I have a on my dolly now] that I replaced the roof due to rust and past wreck damage. The truck was all together and the owner swore the rust was not that bad elsewhere. it had upper cowl rust and some other places. I had put the roof on but then we saved the cab. If you were to find a decent donor clip roof, It could be fixed somewhat inexpensively. Jim

**jerry moss** · 12-13-2016, 10:55 PM

i vote for a better cab, i just gave away a complete 72 GMC that had much less rust than that, you could see bubbles above the windshield. i checked with a couple body shops locally and the price to replace the roof was crazy-12+ hours labor at 150 per hour. the truck was given to me and i gave it to a friend who plans on replacing the body with better sheetmetal.

custom10nut · 12-13-2016, 11:10 PM

When I saw the pictures, I figured you'd be from up in the rust belt. How did a tn truck get cancer like that? Anything can be fixed, but first sit back and ask yourself this. Would you rather spend a King's Ransom on keeping , and patching what's left of the original cab? Or get a good replacement, and finish your restoration with a lot less money spent? I empathize with you on the sentimental value, I would love to be able to have my dad's 68 GMC, but the Rust Moths did away with it some 40 years ago (I grew up in northern Michigan).

RavageWenches · 12-13-2016, 11:30 PM

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Bullcreek · 12-14-2016, 01:06 PM

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67ChevyRedneck · 12-14-2016, 01:22 PM

Again, you really need to remove the cowl and fenders (and even pull out the cowl/vent doors inside the cab where the kick panels are) to really assess the entire cab. A cowl replacement/repair in some respects is just as difficult/more work than replacing the entire roof.

Check these out:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ad.php?t=72472

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421682

Here's a pic of a really nasty one:

**rob32472** · 12-14-2016, 06:22 PM

There are a lot of better cabs out there in the southeast...... As others have said check it all out. I would be willing to say there is rust in other places.

LongBox · 12-14-2016, 06:48 PM

I would say send that cab to the recycling facility, if you can find one that recycles rust.

And, to keep the sentimental attachment, make sure the frame, or the engine, or the glove box door or something is original, and let the rest go! Trying to fix that cab is a a project I call "WOMBAT" (Waste Of Money, Time And Brains)

TheCougarine · 12-14-2016, 07:18 PM

I'm not sure what it'd cost to fix but given the number of still solid trucks to be found here in east TN, I'd bet you could buy a whole other truck for the cost of replacing that roof. Theres a solid looking roller on craigslist thats been sitting for months the guy wants like 900 for. Having sentimental value I understand but unless you've got a significant amount of money you're willing to dump into it I'd look at other options.

GASoline71 · 12-14-2016, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by RavageWenches

Cab floor is solid except for one fist sized hole on the driver side.

That's what mine had... and I ended up having to replace a big chunk of the floor boards and the kick panel. Guaranteed the lower A-pillar is rotted out to.

Not to add more misery, but there a e way better cabs out there than the one you have.

Gary

RavageWenches · 12-14-2016, 09:34 PM

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custom10nut · 12-14-2016, 10:58 PM

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RavageWenches · 12-15-2016, 01:07 AM

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**Grumpy old man** · 12-15-2016, 05:54 AM

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**70cst** · 12-15-2016, 08:46 AM

Folks - this is not a or Sale thread ...

12-13-2016, 06:21 PM	#1
RavageWenches Registered User Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 9	Really rusty cab.. With this being my first official post, I would like to thank everybody who has posted here on the topics of rust and how to fix it. It has really helped me out so far. But, moving on to my main issue is my 72's cab. This truck has been in the family for several years and has a ton of sentimental value so I would like to keep the original cab. This is the most rust I've seen in the roof of one of these trucks. Where should I go from this now? Attached Images Last edited by 70cst; 12-15-2016 at 08:49 AM.

12-13-2016, 06:29 PM	#2
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Really rusty cab... needing help Holy crap! I'd suggest a new donor roof, but with the roof that bad you really need to pull the cowl and fenders off and inspect the cowl/vent areas, along with the floor/rockers, etc. I know you want to save it, but to save it, you may literally have to replace almost every piece of it. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

12-13-2016, 06:36 PM	#3
my56chevytruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Hebron Posts: 1,147	Re: Really rusty cab... needing help ditto, I was expecting to see "rust", not rusted out. I'd agree, get a donor roof, or find a body shop that can cut the roof out and weld in a new one. then you can keep the cab. And if the roof has rusted away that much, you better look elsewhere, I'm sure you'll find more of this "rust". Good luck __________________ RUBBER DOWN AND HIT THE ROAD!!! 1940 Ford Dlx Coupe 1969 Mach1

12-13-2016, 10:20 PM	#5
hugger6933 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Marianna Arkansas Posts: 7,279	Re: Really rusty cab... needing help I'm in east AR. What part of TN are you in? I would cut that sucker off and add a new roof . But first you need to double check the areas like the cowl[I have a on my dolly now] that I replaced the roof due to rust and past wreck damage. The truck was all together and the owner swore the rust was not that bad elsewhere. it had upper cowl rust and some other places. I had put the roof on but then we saved the cab. If you were to find a decent donor clip roof, It could be fixed somewhat inexpensively. Jim

12-13-2016, 10:55 PM	#6
jerry moss Born Psycho Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: brentwood,cal,usa Posts: 4,915	Re: Really rusty cab... needing help i vote for a better cab, i just gave away a complete 72 GMC that had much less rust than that, you could see bubbles above the windshield. i checked with a couple body shops locally and the price to replace the roof was crazy-12+ hours labor at 150 per hour. the truck was given to me and i gave it to a friend who plans on replacing the body with better sheetmetal. __________________ jerry moss 72 cheyenne super K20- tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,tow hooks,bumper guards,toolbox,aux. fuel tank,posi front and rear,plus other goodies!!! SOLD 69 suburban K20-tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,4 inch all spring lift,4 speed, 14 bolt full floater, dana 44 HD,warn winch,posi front and rear,tow hooks,plus other goodies. 73/80 chevy/gmc K20 SB400,turbo 400,205,tilt,a-c,gas hog. 77 K/5 cheyenne blazer-daily driver/beater. SON HAS IT NOW BRENTWOOD,CALIFORNIA

12-13-2016, 11:10 PM	#7
custom10nut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: East Tn (In the heart of the Smoky Mtns) Posts: 1,882	Re: Really rusty cab... needing help When I saw the pictures, I figured you'd be from up in the rust belt. How did a tn truck get cancer like that? Anything can be fixed, but first sit back and ask yourself this. Would you rather spend a King's Ransom on keeping , and patching what's left of the original cab? Or get a good replacement, and finish your restoration with a lot less money spent? I empathize with you on the sentimental value, I would love to be able to have my dad's 68 GMC, but the Rust Moths did away with it some 40 years ago (I grew up in northern Michigan).

12-13-2016, 11:30 PM	#8
RavageWenches Registered User Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 9	Re: Really rusty cab... needing help Please note that you must be a supporting member to post classified item. This includes but is not limited to What Its Worth, Want To Buy, Want To Trade, and For Sale. Please consider supporting the forum by subscribing. Further information on the subscription levels available are located here If you need any further assistance with that please contact any Admin for help. Last edited by 70cst; 12-15-2016 at 08:50 AM.

12-14-2016, 01:06 PM	#9
Bullcreek Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Branson, MO Posts: 63	Re: Really rusty cab... needing help Please note that you must be a supporting member to post classified item. This includes but is not limited to What Its Worth, Want To Buy, Want To Trade, and For Sale. Please consider supporting the forum by subscribing. Further information on the subscription levels available are located here If you need any further assistance with that please contact any Admin for help. Last edited by 70cst; 12-15-2016 at 08:49 AM.

12-14-2016, 01:22 PM	#10
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Really rusty cab... needing help Again, you really need to remove the cowl and fenders (and even pull out the cowl/vent doors inside the cab where the kick panels are) to really assess the entire cab. A cowl replacement/repair in some respects is just as difficult/more work than replacing the entire roof. Check these out: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ad.php?t=72472 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421682 Here's a pic of a really nasty one: __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

12-14-2016, 06:22 PM	#11
rob32472 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: dallas ga Posts: 1,505	Re: Really rusty cab... needing help There are a lot of better cabs out there in the southeast...... As others have said check it all out. I would be willing to say there is rust in other places.

12-14-2016, 06:48 PM	#12
LongBox Registered User Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Vancouver BC Posts: 784	Re: Really rusty cab... needing help I would say send that cab to the recycling facility, if you can find one that recycles rust. And, to keep the sentimental attachment, make sure the frame, or the engine, or the glove box door or something is original, and let the rest go! Trying to fix that cab is a a project I call "WOMBAT" (Waste Of Money, Time And Brains) __________________ Rick -69 GMC 910 Long Box, 350 -98 Chev Silverado 1500, 350 Vortec 4L60e -08 Mustang GT Convertible

12-14-2016, 07:18 PM	#13
TheCougarine Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Johnson City TN Posts: 311	Re: Really rusty cab... needing help I'm not sure what it'd cost to fix but given the number of still solid trucks to be found here in east TN, I'd bet you could buy a whole other truck for the cost of replacing that roof. Theres a solid looking roller on craigslist thats been sitting for months the guy wants like 900 for. Having sentimental value I understand but unless you've got a significant amount of money you're willing to dump into it I'd look at other options.

12-14-2016, 09:34 PM	#15
RavageWenches Registered User Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 9	Re: Really rusty cab... needing help Please note that you must be a supporting member to post classified item. This includes but is not limited to What Its Worth, Want To Buy, Want To Trade, and For Sale. Please consider supporting the forum by subscribing. Further information on the subscription levels available are located here If you need any further assistance with that please contact any Admin for help. Last edited by 70cst; 12-15-2016 at 08:50 AM.

12-14-2016, 10:58 PM	#16
custom10nut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: East Tn (In the heart of the Smoky Mtns) Posts: 1,882	Re: Really rusty cab... needing help Please note that you must be a supporting member to post classified item. This includes but is not limited to What Its Worth, Want To Buy, Want To Trade, and For Sale. Please consider supporting the forum by subscribing. Further information on the subscription levels available are located here If you need any further assistance with that please contact any Admin for help. Last edited by 70cst; 12-15-2016 at 08:50 AM.

12-15-2016, 01:07 AM	#17
RavageWenches Registered User Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 9	Re: Really rusty cab... needing help Please note that you must be a supporting member to post classified item. This includes but is not limited to What Its Worth, Want To Buy, Want To Trade, and For Sale. Please consider supporting the forum by subscribing. Further information on the subscription levels available are located here If you need any further assistance with that please contact any Admin for help. Last edited by 70cst; 12-15-2016 at 08:48 AM.



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12-15-2016, 05:54 AM	#18
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: Really rusty cab... needing help Please note that you must be a supporting member to post classified item. This includes but is not limited to What Its Worth, Want To Buy, Want To Trade, and For Sale. Please consider supporting the forum by subscribing. Further information on the subscription levels available are located here If you need any further assistance with that please contact any Admin for help. Last edited by 70cst; 12-15-2016 at 08:48 AM.

12-15-2016, 08:46 AM	#19
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