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TN70C10 · 06-05-2005, 10:09 AM

First let me say Hi. Im new here but have already found tons of useful info and am very glad to be here. My dad bought a 70 C10 new and has had it ever since. I drove the truck all through high school. Its been setting up for the last 3 years and has rusted more than I was hoping it had. Anyway last week he gave me the truck and ive been looking at what its going to take to get the thing back the way I want it. Its going to need alot of new metal. The part that concerns me the most is that the rain gutter is rusted through pretty much all the way around and I have yet to find a roof skin in any of the aftermarket sites or catalogs. Im thinking about looking for a AC cab anyway but just in case I have to use this one or cant find one in better shape, what are my options? Anyone know where I might can find a weld in cab top? Thanks

Old Dave · 06-05-2005, 10:23 AM

Welcome to the board from Kansas. Lots of great people with a wealth of knowldege about these trucks. I don't think anyone makes a replacment cab top. I would look for that AC cab and switch them if I were you. Post the question on the parts bd...I'm sure somebody has one for sale. Good luck with your truck.

**special-K** · 06-05-2005, 11:02 AM

I think the rain gutter is being made.I saw somewhere.

lloyd k · 06-05-2005, 11:12 AM

yey i think the rain gutter or drip rail are available,might give ya something to work with dont know how bad your cab is.

*Slams_58* · 06-05-2005, 11:33 AM

I looked here and found these patches for roof and drip rails.... is this kinda what you're looking for? http://www.gmcpauls.com/Patch%20Panels.htm

http://www.gmcpauls.com/pictures/Cab...rip%20Rail.jpg

http://www.gmcpauls.com/pictures/Inn...ch%20Panel.jpg

Bamm · 06-05-2005, 11:35 AM

Depending on the condition of the rest of the cab, it might be more economical to cut your losses and try to find a cab that is ready to go. They pop up on here every now and then and while they don't come cheap initially, they will end up saving you money in the long run. JMO........................Jerry

TN70C10 · 06-05-2005, 01:42 PM

Yeah im afraid there wont be much left to weld the new gutters too. I guess ill start looking hard for a cab but I would rather have started with new metal. I know how hard it is to permanantly get rid of rust and would rather start out with brand new metal (planning on ALL new pieces). Thanks for all the input. Im sure ill be asking for alot more before its overwith.

*dtlilly* · 06-05-2005, 04:32 PM

Welcome to the board from WI. What part of TN you from?

*screamin_c102* · 06-05-2005, 05:20 PM

Welcome and good luck with your one-owner. I'd replace the cab if the rust is as bad as you state.

Bamm · 06-05-2005, 06:32 PM

Oh, sorry, Welcome from the great state of Virginia...........Jerry

TN70C10 · 06-05-2005, 09:17 PM

Im from Chattanooga TN dtlilly. Thanks everyone for the nice welcome/

06-05-2005, 10:09 AM	#1
TN70C10 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 115	Dream truck,or nightmare First let me say Hi. Im new here but have already found tons of useful info and am very glad to be here. My dad bought a 70 C10 new and has had it ever since. I drove the truck all through high school. Its been setting up for the last 3 years and has rusted more than I was hoping it had. Anyway last week he gave me the truck and ive been looking at what its going to take to get the thing back the way I want it. Its going to need alot of new metal. The part that concerns me the most is that the rain gutter is rusted through pretty much all the way around and I have yet to find a roof skin in any of the aftermarket sites or catalogs. Im thinking about looking for a AC cab anyway but just in case I have to use this one or cant find one in better shape, what are my options? Anyone know where I might can find a weld in cab top? Thanks

06-05-2005, 10:23 AM	#2
Old Dave Is a bullfrog waterproof? Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: OLATHE, KANSAS Posts: 1,130	Welcome to the board from Kansas. Lots of great people with a wealth of knowldege about these trucks. I don't think anyone makes a replacment cab top. I would look for that AC cab and switch them if I were you. Post the question on the parts bd...I'm sure somebody has one for sale. Good luck with your truck. __________________ "It is better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to open one's mouth and remove all doubt." Ben Franklin __________________ 1970 Chevy shortbed 2002 Harley Custom Chopper (Long sucker) 1998 K2500 5.7L 5-speed Longbed 1st two are My son's toys...they just live in my garage! 1997 GMC K1500 Suburban 1993 S-10 Blazer 4D (youngest son's daily driver) 2000 Dodge Ram 4WD Ext. Cab (5.9L) Wife is a late year 1951 Last edited by Old Dave; 06-05-2005 at 10:25 AM.

06-05-2005, 11:02 AM	#3
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	I think the rain gutter is being made.I saw somewhere. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

06-05-2005, 11:35 AM	#6
Bamm Cowboy Fan for Life!!!!!! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Amelia, Virginia Posts: 2,921	Depending on the condition of the rest of the cab, it might be more economical to cut your losses and try to find a cab that is ready to go. They pop up on here every now and then and while they don't come cheap initially, they will end up saving you money in the long run. JMO........................Jerry __________________ 1967 ShortBed Fleetside 3/4 Drop 350/700R4 Tilt wheel 18 x 8 Torque Thrust II's Future mods: All new gauges & wood bed My Zip is 23002 I ship UPS, USPS

06-05-2005, 06:32 PM	#10
Bamm Cowboy Fan for Life!!!!!! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Amelia, Virginia Posts: 2,921	Oh, sorry, Welcome from the great state of Virginia...........Jerry __________________ 1967 ShortBed Fleetside 3/4 Drop 350/700R4 Tilt wheel 18 x 8 Torque Thrust II's Future mods: All new gauges & wood bed My Zip is 23002 I ship UPS, USPS

06-05-2005, 11:12 AM	#4
lloyd k Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: columbus,ohio Posts: 201	yey i think the rain gutter or drip rail are available,might give ya something to work with dont know how bad your cab is.

06-05-2005, 11:33 AM	#5
Slams_58 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2002 Location: I let ya know as soon as I know Posts: 3,593	I looked here and found these patches for roof and drip rails.... is this kinda what you're looking for? http://www.gmcpauls.com/Patch%20Panels.htm http://www.gmcpauls.com/pictures/Cab...rip%20Rail.jpg http://www.gmcpauls.com/pictures/Inn...ch%20Panel.jpg

06-05-2005, 01:42 PM	#7
TN70C10 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 115	Yeah im afraid there wont be much left to weld the new gutters too. I guess ill start looking hard for a cab but I would rather have started with new metal. I know how hard it is to permanantly get rid of rust and would rather start out with brand new metal (planning on ALL new pieces). Thanks for all the input. Im sure ill be asking for alot more before its overwith.

06-05-2005, 04:32 PM	#8
dtlilly Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Shadow of Lambeau Field Posts: 5,597	Welcome to the board from WI. What part of TN you from?

06-05-2005, 05:20 PM	#9
screamin_c102 Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Yoncalla Oregon Posts: 775	Welcome and good luck with your one-owner. I'd replace the cab if the rust is as bad as you state.

06-05-2005, 09:17 PM	#11
TN70C10 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 115	Im from Chattanooga TN dtlilly. Thanks everyone for the nice welcome/



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