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09-14-2002, 10:14 AM
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Rust repair ?
Here is the first of three pics
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09-14-2002, 10:15 AM
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second pic
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09-14-2002, 10:19 AM
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last pic
In the first inspection I did not notice but after I took the front clip off and cleaned it this is what I found. Is there any wayt to repair other than a new cab. I have a good welder that will help me but any ideas would be helpful. Thanks in advance Jim 
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09-14-2002, 10:23 AM
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Oh man, all I can say is good luck. I hope there is a donor or replacement cab in your near future. I wouldn't want to be in your shoes right now.:p
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09-14-2002, 10:28 AM
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Careful, they attack...
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Mine looked a lot like that too. I couldn't fix it, but I can't weld that well either. If you are very careful and take your time you might be able to save it. I just found a different cab and went that route.
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09-15-2002, 12:12 AM
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does anybody have any ideas ? How bad would it be if I cut it off and smoothed it out? Jim
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09-15-2002, 02:50 AM
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it doesn't look too extensive..... I'd take a die grinder and start cutting into the rusted area and see how much cancer there is.... won't cost you much, and you might find that it's fixable...
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09-15-2002, 08:33 AM
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We have rust free firewall pieces we can cut out for you. e-mail if interested.
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09-16-2002, 12:07 AM
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How's the frame coming along, Jim?
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09-16-2002, 09:45 AM
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Hey the frame is just about done. He's taken his time after work and just doin' a little at a time. As soon as I get the cab on I will post before and after pics.
Mothertruckers I will keep you in mind when I goto fix that area it sounds like a good idea thanks. Jim
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09-16-2002, 02:59 PM
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Man I have the same thing. I may have to look for a new cab some day as well.
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