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70c10swb · 03-15-2005, 08:00 PM

or would it be easyer to get another cab? this is the rot on the roof line below the drip rail (there is a small hole in the driprail over the area too)

anyone ever fix this?

cableguy0 · 03-15-2005, 08:01 PM

that all depends on how good of a welder and fabricator you are and if you can locate a good roof from another cab. if it was mine i would find another cab

Longhorn Man · 03-15-2005, 08:03 PM

problem is is his location...they are all like that up there aren't they?

cableguy0 · 03-15-2005, 08:04 PM

yea, right on the ocean salt water is hell of vehicles. if he was up for a road trip im sure he could get a hold of something

70c10swb · 03-15-2005, 08:08 PM

yeah if i can find a cab with a good price and reasonable distance. i might jump on it

70 shorty · 03-15-2005, 09:47 PM

Ouch, I thought my cab was bad, with non existant rockers, both cab corners gone, some rust over the windsheild inside, and some holes at the top on the firewall. I have absolutely no intention of fixing my cab. I bought the truck as a work truck and didn't care about cosmetics, but I've also always said, if I came across a good deal on a good cab, then the whole scenario changes.

67chevemall · 03-15-2005, 11:07 PM

Thats a good one! If you can see it new your OK.
How's the rest of it?
I'd listen here then give her for a weekend!

http://xa-speakers.org/pafiledb.php?action=file&id=154
amen

wyatt-erp · 03-15-2005, 11:27 PM

First time I have seen rust that bad up there. You could also just look into another top from a donar cab. I would look into that, esecially if your present cab is an A/C cab.

racer6 · 03-15-2005, 11:32 PM

my truck is worse than that above the sunvisor, clear across...and what are cab corners and rocker panels--they aint there!! the bed is rusted out and i had to take the fenderwells out so they wouldnt fall out....she's lowered 4" has 12,000 miles on complete chassis, motor and tranny, and rearend 373 posi rebuild..runs low 13's in 1/4 and she's all mine.........

Longhorn Man · 03-15-2005, 11:49 PM

it is pretty sad here in the rust belt...I stopped to look at a sweet 67 (maybe 68) 133 inch one ton duallie tow truck with a Holmes wrecker bed...it looked sweet from the road, but as I got closer, I saw a chain hanging out the cab corner, and when i opened the door and flipped the seat forward, I saw nothing but grass. The fuel tank was propped in with 2X4's becouse there was NO FLOOR back there at all.

70c10swb · 03-16-2005, 12:00 AM

its wierd, its fine on the other side. the oter rockers have small holes, same with the floors. The cab supports are non exsitant(sp lol). the floor in the back corners by the tank are rotted. on the outside above the windsheld is starting to show. also at the top of the firewall at the corners are rotted. driver door ok pass. door...crap. Bed is junk (i pulled the wheel well out with one hand lol) The funny thing is when i talked to the guy before i bought it he said the body was good

so it looks like im looking for a decient cab ~300-400 range (i dont mind a little rust that i can fix) in the north east (new england). Wont be right away though unless i come aross a massive deal

03-15-2005, 08:00 PM	#1
70c10swb no brain no headache Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Cape Cod MA Posts: 567	Should i try to fix this... or would it be easyer to get another cab? this is the rot on the roof line below the drip rail (there is a small hole in the driprail over the area too) anyone ever fix this? Attached Images __________________ 1996 GMC Sierra z71 1970 SWB 2wd (project)

03-15-2005, 08:01 PM	#2
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,950	that all depends on how good of a welder and fabricator you are and if you can locate a good roof from another cab. if it was mine i would find another cab __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.

03-15-2005, 08:04 PM	#4
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,950	yea, right on the ocean salt water is hell of vehicles. if he was up for a road trip im sure he could get a hold of something __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.

03-15-2005, 08:08 PM	#5
70c10swb no brain no headache Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Cape Cod MA Posts: 567	yeah if i can find a cab with a good price and reasonable distance. i might jump on it __________________ 1996 GMC Sierra z71 1970 SWB 2wd (project)

03-15-2005, 09:47 PM	#6
70 shorty Where's my beer? Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Glen Allen, VA Posts: 1,772	Ouch, I thought my cab was bad, with non existant rockers, both cab corners gone, some rust over the windsheild inside, and some holes at the top on the firewall. I have absolutely no intention of fixing my cab. I bought the truck as a work truck and didn't care about cosmetics, but I've also always said, if I came across a good deal on a good cab, then the whole scenario changes. __________________ 70 C10, shortstep, .30 over 250,Hurst shifted 3 spd parts hauler. Holley 390, Clifford Intake, Header, ported cylinder head, unknown bigger cam. 79 Corvette L82, 4 spd, black, red interior, headers, flowmasters, and unkown bigger cam. '03 Grand Cherokee Laredo, 4.0 4x4 daily driver. 165K miles, and runs great '08 Tahoe LTZ 4x4 155K

03-15-2005, 08:03 PM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	problem is is his location...they are all like that up there aren't they?

03-15-2005, 11:07 PM	#7
67chevemall Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NB Posts: 3,367	Thats a good one! If you can see it new your OK. How's the rest of it? I'd listen here then give her for a weekend! http://xa-speakers.org/pafiledb.php?action=file&id=154 amen __________________ 1968 Chevy C10 307 3ott fleetside 1967 Chevy C/10 V8, 3spd, fleetside lwb.Sold 1967 Chev C/10 step, 383, M21. SOLD

03-15-2005, 11:27 PM	#8
wyatt-erp Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 24	First time I have seen rust that bad up there. You could also just look into another top from a donar cab. I would look into that, esecially if your present cab is an A/C cab.

03-15-2005, 11:32 PM	#9
racer6 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: west of springfield, mo Posts: 69	truck ruff!! my truck is worse than that above the sunvisor, clear across...and what are cab corners and rocker panels--they aint there!! the bed is rusted out and i had to take the fenderwells out so they wouldnt fall out....she's lowered 4" has 12,000 miles on complete chassis, motor and tranny, and rearend 373 posi rebuild..runs low 13's in 1/4 and she's all mine......... __________________ racer6.. slightly burned out, but still smokin'..

03-15-2005, 11:49 PM	#10
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	it is pretty sad here in the rust belt...I stopped to look at a sweet 67 (maybe 68) 133 inch one ton duallie tow truck with a Holmes wrecker bed...it looked sweet from the road, but as I got closer, I saw a chain hanging out the cab corner, and when i opened the door and flipped the seat forward, I saw nothing but grass. The fuel tank was propped in with 2X4's becouse there was NO FLOOR back there at all.

03-16-2005, 12:00 AM	#11
70c10swb no brain no headache Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Cape Cod MA Posts: 567	its wierd, its fine on the other side. the oter rockers have small holes, same with the floors. The cab supports are non exsitant(sp lol). the floor in the back corners by the tank are rotted. on the outside above the windsheld is starting to show. also at the top of the firewall at the corners are rotted. driver door ok pass. door...crap. Bed is junk (i pulled the wheel well out with one hand lol) The funny thing is when i talked to the guy before i bought it he said the body was good so it looks like im looking for a decient cab ~300-400 range (i dont mind a little rust that i can fix) in the north east (new england). Wont be right away though unless i come aross a massive deal __________________ 1996 GMC Sierra z71 1970 SWB 2wd (project)



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