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mike14_07 · 01-15-2010, 12:26 AM

My cab needs inner and outer rockers on both sides, i bought the outer floor panels to also fix a small amount of floor that'srusted through on the passenger side(i have both may just use the pass), pass. kick panel needs patched or replaced(probably just cut what i need off my patch panel), and small patches at the bottom in the corner of my rocker. nothings too awful bad, pretty normal rust from others ive seen. i have all the patch panels. do i need to brace the cab? i am just going to do one thing at a time. also i dont have doors yet and Ive seen them used for placement of the outer rocker. is this necessary? it looks like there is only one way for them to go on. im not worried about them them while doing the cab corners since i am not doing the full corner just a patch. or should i be? also the previous owner fill the gas cap hole, i would have any way, and did a good job, it just has a high spot now on the top. he may have hit it with a hammer to get it to fit right or warped idk, but can i simply heat shrink that spot? or? also any tips or how to's on replacing the metal i mentioned on my cab?

tim21391 · 01-15-2010, 02:23 AM

i never braced my cab and i replaced alot of metal.. check out my build thread in my signature.. i did the outer floor piece and kick panel and such.. but u need the door on to allign the outer rocker.. i didnt do that and i placed mine to high up and so when u open the door it hit.. but its not bad at all if u got the time to do it... let me know if my build thread helps ya

Smallz72project · 01-15-2010, 02:23 AM

Well Im currently in the same spot as you. Getting ready to do rust repair on my cab. I cant be of any help in answering your questions. However I can advise that you go check out the paint and body section and search that forum, these questions have been asked many a time with highly experienced people answering. Might also check out Ebfabman.com and buy a set of his videos. I ordered a set myself and am egarly awaiting their arrival. Best of luck and keep on truckin!!

*72lb4x4* · 01-15-2010, 03:30 AM

Like small said, check the FAQ forum or search for posts on what you need to do.

I'm in DFW and can give (as in free) a pair of doors to get them out of the way. They aren't too bad, but someone decided to cut them on the inside to put some electric regulators in them. The metal can be bent back and welded.

Please take them. Please... PM me!

I actually bought them from a guy who was going blind. I'm pretty softhearted for an evil person... I didn't have the heart to say no and when I drive a ways to look at something, I usually come home with it because I made the trip.

hippie-46 · 01-15-2010, 07:00 AM

iam doing mine now . i can tell you if you dont have it apart allready the more you remove the more you find. if you got repop panel like i got the fit is not so great. so iam cutting them to fit better. i dont know about one piece at a time because every thing ties together. a air saw and air nibbler works good for cutting and got some seam splitters from jeg's they work real nice. cut once measure twice. but there is a lot of imformation on this site iam learning from all this guys on here lots of picture to help you out .good luck and take your time.

mike14_07 · 01-15-2010, 09:01 AM

so do i need i need to fully align the door?

72SWBChevy · 01-15-2010, 04:22 PM

When I did my rockers (inner & outer) on both sides, floor pan, kick panels, etc. I braced my cab, being my first time I wanted to be safe. I would not do your final weld up without first putting the doors on and doing a test fit. Take your time and test fit each piece before your weld it in solid. I have 1 inner rocker left over you can have, just pay shipping.

tim21391 · 01-15-2010, 09:02 PM

i didnt test fit my door and im on rocker number 2

mike14_07 · 01-16-2010, 02:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tim21391

i didnt test fit my door and im on rocker number 2

so your saying test fit them?

RandyL1966 · 01-16-2010, 06:18 PM

HEY MIKE
ANY TIME YOU GET READY TO WELD ANYTHING (TEST FIT) (TEST FIT) (TEST FIT)
I'M A SHOP OWNER HTTP://randysclassicmuscle.com
YOU DON'T HAVE TO BRACE FOR CAB CORNERS OR ROCKERS BUT YOU DO TEST FIT
IF YOU HAVE ANY PROBLEMS ASK ME I'LL WALK YOU THRU
OH YEA I'M IN TEXAS TO

01-15-2010, 12:26 AM	#1
mike14_07 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Mt. Pleasant, TX Posts: 268	Cab repair questions My cab needs inner and outer rockers on both sides, i bought the outer floor panels to also fix a small amount of floor that'srusted through on the passenger side(i have both may just use the pass), pass. kick panel needs patched or replaced(probably just cut what i need off my patch panel), and small patches at the bottom in the corner of my rocker. nothings too awful bad, pretty normal rust from others ive seen. i have all the patch panels. do i need to brace the cab? i am just going to do one thing at a time. also i dont have doors yet and Ive seen them used for placement of the outer rocker. is this necessary? it looks like there is only one way for them to go on. im not worried about them them while doing the cab corners since i am not doing the full corner just a patch. or should i be? also the previous owner fill the gas cap hole, i would have any way, and did a good job, it just has a high spot now on the top. he may have hit it with a hammer to get it to fit right or warped idk, but can i simply heat shrink that spot? or? also any tips or how to's on replacing the metal i mentioned on my cab?

01-15-2010, 02:23 AM	#2
tim21391 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Salina, Kansas Posts: 1,998	Re: Cab repair questions i never braced my cab and i replaced alot of metal.. check out my build thread in my signature.. i did the outer floor piece and kick panel and such.. but u need the door on to allign the outer rocker.. i didnt do that and i placed mine to high up and so when u open the door it hit.. but its not bad at all if u got the time to do it... let me know if my build thread helps ya __________________ 1972 C-10...402/400..flowmaster 40 series 1967 Mustang 347 stroker/C-4 1966 Mustang 289/3-speed 2013 Mustang V6/6speed w/300 ponies I may be 23, but i sure do knows 67-72s are sexy! Its not MPG its smiles per gallon! build started 11/25/08 build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=2993796

01-15-2010, 02:23 AM	#3
Smallz72project Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Missoula, MT Posts: 273	Re: Cab repair questions Well Im currently in the same spot as you. Getting ready to do rust repair on my cab. I cant be of any help in answering your questions. However I can advise that you go check out the paint and body section and search that forum, these questions have been asked many a time with highly experienced people answering. Might also check out Ebfabman.com and buy a set of his videos. I ordered a set myself and am egarly awaiting their arrival. Best of luck and keep on truckin!! __________________ - 1967 Chevy C10 shortbox - 1984 Chevy K10 "Mater"- SWB 305 manual, retired sheriffs truck, Current Frame Off Project - 1986 Chevy K10 LWB 350/350 Daily Driver/project

01-15-2010, 03:30 AM	#4
72lb4x4 Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: DFW Posts: 1,427	Re: Cab repair questions Like small said, check the FAQ forum or search for posts on what you need to do. I'm in DFW and can give (as in free) a pair of doors to get them out of the way. They aren't too bad, but someone decided to cut them on the inside to put some electric regulators in them. The metal can be bent back and welded. Please take them. Please... PM me! I actually bought them from a guy who was going blind. I'm pretty softhearted for an evil person... I didn't have the heart to say no and when I drive a ways to look at something, I usually come home with it because I made the trip. Last edited by 72lb4x4; 01-15-2010 at 03:34 AM.

01-15-2010, 07:00 AM	#5
hippie-46 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: cincinnati ohio Posts: 28	Re: Cab repair questions iam doing mine now . i can tell you if you dont have it apart allready the more you remove the more you find. if you got repop panel like i got the fit is not so great. so iam cutting them to fit better. i dont know about one piece at a time because every thing ties together. a air saw and air nibbler works good for cutting and got some seam splitters from jeg's they work real nice. cut once measure twice. but there is a lot of imformation on this site iam learning from all this guys on here lots of picture to help you out .good luck and take your time.

01-15-2010, 09:01 AM	#6
mike14_07 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Mt. Pleasant, TX Posts: 268	Re: Cab repair questions so do i need i need to fully align the door?

01-15-2010, 04:22 PM	#7
72SWBChevy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Houston Tx Posts: 753	Re: Cab repair questions When I did my rockers (inner & outer) on both sides, floor pan, kick panels, etc. I braced my cab, being my first time I wanted to be safe. I would not do your final weld up without first putting the doors on and doing a test fit. Take your time and test fit each piece before your weld it in solid. I have 1 inner rocker left over you can have, just pay shipping. __________________ 1977 Camaro 468 BBC - SOLD - 1972 Chevy SWB....in the works!! 2006 Crew Cab Dmax/Allison Summit White-SOLD- 2009 Toyota Tacoma V6 Pre Runner - daily driver - my build thread -http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...95#post4774595

01-15-2010, 09:02 PM	#8
tim21391 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Salina, Kansas Posts: 1,998	Re: Cab repair questions i didnt test fit my door and im on rocker number 2 __________________ 1972 C-10...402/400..flowmaster 40 series 1967 Mustang 347 stroker/C-4 1966 Mustang 289/3-speed 2013 Mustang V6/6speed w/300 ponies I may be 23, but i sure do knows 67-72s are sexy! Its not MPG its smiles per gallon! build started 11/25/08 build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=2993796

01-16-2010, 06:18 PM	#10
RandyL1966 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Harper Texas Posts: 208	Re: Cab repair questions HEY MIKE ANY TIME YOU GET READY TO WELD ANYTHING (TEST FIT) (TEST FIT) (TEST FIT) I'M A SHOP OWNER HTTP://randysclassicmuscle.com YOU DON'T HAVE TO BRACE FOR CAB CORNERS OR ROCKERS BUT YOU DO TEST FIT IF YOU HAVE ANY PROBLEMS ASK ME I'LL WALK YOU THRU OH YEA I'M IN TEXAS TO



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