Front Pillar Patch - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

wHATANERD · 03-02-2009, 02:20 PM

This weekend I removed the hood and fenders on my 69 C/10 longbed. and found that the front door pillar on the drivers side is in really bad shape. I've been looking throught the the vendors websites, and my stack of catalogs at patch panels, and can only find what appear to be a piece that cover the damage, and don't replace it. I've attached a photo of the damage that I found, and what the patches that I'm finding look like. Has anyone had any luck with these patches? Are there any other type patch panels that replace the bad section? Any suggestion will be greatly appreciated. Thanks

tim21391 · 03-02-2009, 04:15 PM

thats what 88jrfan (daren) and i had to use on our trucks.. we also replaced the kick panel i think i would replace it on yours too.. its where you have painted silicone on your picture next to pillar... i got mine from wes at classicheartbeat.com its worth the money....

tim21391 · 03-02-2009, 04:16 PM

kick panel and footwell patch = same thing

craig24671 · 03-02-2009, 06:26 PM

Hey! That is a weld in patch panel, I have used these on my truck. IMO looks like someone in the past done a slapstick job tryin' to repair that. But the panel you have posted is a weld in panel, hope this helps you out. I just cut mine off below the hinge and replaced it.

wHATANERD · 03-02-2009, 08:03 PM

Thank for the info craig, the raised part on the patch that looks like it goes over those two bottom bolt heads is what was confusing me. Does anyone have a photo of one of these patches installed? Thanks

Kayotic · 03-02-2009, 08:18 PM

I think you are looking at it wrong.

Looks like it just may be the angle throwing you off.

I always assumed they were exact replacements. Well exact in the fact you will have to drill the holes and trim to fit...

Very common here, I am sure there will be pics posted soon or try the search feature above.

**john** · 03-02-2009, 08:27 PM

Rokcrln has a good how to in this thread.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=271066

tim21391 · 03-02-2009, 10:04 PM

just make sure on the old pillar there is a little bracket type thing that has the same big hole as the biller and a thing that has two holes in it.. you weld that on the back then drill the holes then you can put a bolt through it to line it up..... here is a board member that has helped me do my truck.. i dont have pics of mine on here yet but he did the same thing as what my truck needed.... hope daren doesnt mind me putting his build on here..

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318227

blakeaz33 · 03-02-2009, 10:23 PM

I used that same piece and had good results with it

my67chevytruck · 03-02-2009, 10:53 PM

^^^^^ ditto!!

wHATANERD · 03-03-2009, 10:19 AM

Thanks for the great links and info. This board is great. Hopefully someday I get to post some completed pictures.

tim21391 · 03-03-2009, 04:25 PM

good luck with the build hope you dont have a problem with i had with throwing a few tools around the shop

68shortstep · 03-03-2009, 05:03 PM

Out in the salty North & NorthEast - that's what's described as a "rust-free original" I'll bet !!!

Ram-Man · 03-03-2009, 05:20 PM

I just cut up the replacement part and used what I needed.

tim21391 · 03-03-2009, 10:52 PM

is that a complete floor?

03-02-2009, 02:20 PM	#1
wHATANERD Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Uvalde, Tx Posts: 407	Front Pillar Patch This weekend I removed the hood and fenders on my 69 C/10 longbed. and found that the front door pillar on the drivers side is in really bad shape. I've been looking throught the the vendors websites, and my stack of catalogs at patch panels, and can only find what appear to be a piece that cover the damage, and don't replace it. I've attached a photo of the damage that I found, and what the patches that I'm finding look like. Has anyone had any luck with these patches? Are there any other type patch panels that replace the bad section? Any suggestion will be greatly appreciated. Thanks Attached Images __________________ 1969 C/10 Longbed undergoing rebuild. Old Chevy's Never Die, They Just Rust Around The Edges

03-02-2009, 04:15 PM	#2
tim21391 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Salina, Kansas Posts: 1,998	Re: Front Pillar Patch thats what 88jrfan (daren) and i had to use on our trucks.. we also replaced the kick panel i think i would replace it on yours too.. its where you have painted silicone on your picture next to pillar... i got mine from wes at classicheartbeat.com its worth the money.... __________________ 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

03-02-2009, 04:16 PM	#3
tim21391 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Salina, Kansas Posts: 1,998	Re: Front Pillar Patch kick panel and footwell patch = same thing __________________ 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

03-02-2009, 06:26 PM	#4
craig24671 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Overton,Texas Posts: 148	Re: Front Pillar Patch Hey! That is a weld in patch panel, I have used these on my truck. IMO looks like someone in the past done a slapstick job tryin' to repair that. But the panel you have posted is a weld in panel, hope this helps you out. I just cut mine off below the hinge and replaced it.

03-02-2009, 08:03 PM	#5
wHATANERD Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Uvalde, Tx Posts: 407	Re: Front Pillar Patch Thank for the info craig, the raised part on the patch that looks like it goes over those two bottom bolt heads is what was confusing me. Does anyone have a photo of one of these patches installed? Thanks __________________ 1969 C/10 Longbed undergoing rebuild. Old Chevy's Never Die, They Just Rust Around The Edges

03-02-2009, 08:18 PM	#6
Kayotic Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Lawrenceville, Ga Posts: 300	Re: Front Pillar Patch I think you are looking at it wrong. Looks like it just may be the angle throwing you off. I always assumed they were exact replacements. Well exact in the fact you will have to drill the holes and trim to fit... Very common here, I am sure there will be pics posted soon or try the search feature above. __________________ Atlanta Craigslist Hurst Indy Pickup Truck 3-Speed Shifter - 5010016 Last edited by Kayotic; 03-02-2009 at 08:20 PM.

03-02-2009, 08:27 PM	#7
john member #16 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Yuba City Ca. Posts: 3,618	Re: Front Pillar Patch Rokcrln has a good how to in this thread. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=271066 __________________ john http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showgroups.php board vendors http://www.flickr.com/photos/1745471...7602865984234/

03-02-2009, 10:04 PM	#8
tim21391 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Salina, Kansas Posts: 1,998	Re: Front Pillar Patch just make sure on the old pillar there is a little bracket type thing that has the same big hole as the biller and a thing that has two holes in it.. you weld that on the back then drill the holes then you can put a bolt through it to line it up..... here is a board member that has helped me do my truck.. i dont have pics of mine on here yet but he did the same thing as what my truck needed.... hope daren doesnt mind me putting his build on here.. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318227 __________________ 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

03-02-2009, 10:23 PM	#9
blakeaz33 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 152	Re: Front Pillar Patch I used that same piece and had good results with it Attached Images

03-02-2009, 10:53 PM	#10
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: Front Pillar Patch ^^^^^ ditto!! __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470

03-03-2009, 10:19 AM	#11
wHATANERD Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Uvalde, Tx Posts: 407	Re: Front Pillar Patch Thanks for the great links and info. This board is great. Hopefully someday I get to post some completed pictures. __________________ 1969 C/10 Longbed undergoing rebuild. Old Chevy's Never Die, They Just Rust Around The Edges

03-03-2009, 04:25 PM	#12
tim21391 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Salina, Kansas Posts: 1,998	Re: Front Pillar Patch good luck with the build hope you dont have a problem with i had with throwing a few tools around the shop __________________ 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

03-03-2009, 05:03 PM	#13
68shortstep Looks good at 20-ft ..... Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mtn Home, AR Posts: 707	Re: Front Pillar Patch Out in the salty North & NorthEast - that's what's described as a "rust-free original" I'll bet !!!

03-03-2009, 05:20 PM	#14
Ram-Man Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 943	Re: Front Pillar Patch I just cut up the replacement part and used what I needed. Attached Images __________________ Porterbuilt 8 Lugger http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=691739

03-03-2009, 10:52 PM	#15
tim21391 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Salina, Kansas Posts: 1,998	Re: Front Pillar Patch is that a complete floor? __________________ 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



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