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Strut · 10-15-2010, 07:57 PM

Here is what I started with....
Drivers side:

Passenger side:

Here it is with all 4 cab supports replaced, the inner rockers, and the lower A pillars:

Now, to get it rolled back right side up and do the cab corners and hang the doors to line up the rockers.....

tonypaul · 10-15-2010, 11:03 PM

Nice work!!! I was worried when I saw the first few pics, but you did a super job getting rid of all that swiss cheese!

**Dieselwrencher** · 10-15-2010, 11:09 PM

Very nice work! The pictures make it so easy. But i know how bad it can suck as the rust repair is a tough job.

red69ss · 10-16-2010, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Very nice work! The pictures make it so easy. But i know how bad it can suck as the rust repair is a tough job.

never any truer words spoke, good job!

sjarrett71 · 10-15-2010, 11:20 PM

Man I need to get my rust fixed! Wanna do mine for me?

Strut · 10-16-2010, 11:28 AM

Thanks guys.... I have roughly 18 hours in doing what you see. I done everything I know to do to prevent the rust from starting back. Used about a whole can of weld through primer. The black paint on the bottom is Chassis Saver to try and stop further rusting and to make it look better too....

**fine69** · 10-16-2010, 01:18 PM

I wouldn't have even tried to save that cab.

Look's like you did a great job.

jay6891 · 10-16-2010, 05:46 PM

Man you did a great job! I am in the process of doing the same thing. Rear cab support has me stopped. Wish mine was off the frame as yours was. Keep up the good work.

Zoomin · 10-16-2010, 10:32 PM

It seems like a guy could make a pretty decent living doing this - if they had your skills. Thanks for saving another one from the crusher.
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10-15-2010, 07:57 PM	#1
Strut Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Corbin Ky Posts: 247	Made a little progress this week on my 72 Cab... Here is what I started with.... Drivers side: Passenger side: Here it is with all 4 cab supports replaced, the inner rockers, and the lower A pillars: Now, to get it rolled back right side up and do the cab corners and hang the doors to line up the rockers..... __________________ 1972 Chevy C10 SWB 1999 GMC Sonoma Mini 2008 Yamaha R1 2007 Harley Nightster

10-15-2010, 11:03 PM	#2
tonypaul Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Austin Tx Posts: 639	Re: Made a little progress this week on my 72 Cab... Nice work!!! I was worried when I saw the first few pics, but you did a super job getting rid of all that swiss cheese!

10-15-2010, 11:09 PM	#3
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,143	Re: Made a little progress this week on my 72 Cab... Very nice work! The pictures make it so easy. But i know how bad it can suck as the rust repair is a tough job. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

10-15-2010, 11:20 PM	#5
sjarrett71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Rolla, MO Posts: 2,463	Re: Made a little progress this week on my 72 Cab... Man I need to get my rust fixed! Wanna do mine for me? __________________ -Scott-

10-16-2010, 11:28 AM	#6
Strut Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Corbin Ky Posts: 247	Re: Made a little progress this week on my 72 Cab... Thanks guys.... I have roughly 18 hours in doing what you see. I done everything I know to do to prevent the rust from starting back. Used about a whole can of weld through primer. The black paint on the bottom is Chassis Saver to try and stop further rusting and to make it look better too.... __________________ 1972 Chevy C10 SWB 1999 GMC Sonoma Mini 2008 Yamaha R1 2007 Harley Nightster Last edited by Strut; 10-16-2010 at 11:28 AM.

10-16-2010, 01:18 PM	#7
fine69 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Urbana,Ohio,USA Posts: 4,618	Re: Made a little progress this week on my 72 Cab... I wouldn't have even tried to save that cab. Look's like you did a great job. __________________ 2008 Chevy HHR 1/2 panel. 1949 Chevy Panel truck(just sittin, waiting) Board member #6

10-16-2010, 05:46 PM	#8
jay6891 Car Knocker Join Date: May 2001 Location: jefferson,arkansas Posts: 664	Re: Made a little progress this week on my 72 Cab... Man you did a great job! I am in the process of doing the same thing. Rear cab support has me stopped. Wish mine was off the frame as yours was. Keep up the good work. __________________ 68 c-10,91 sportside bed,350 .030 over,4 bolt,10-1 comp,2.05 intake/1.94 exhaust,1.6 Harland Sharp roller rockers,edelbrock rpm cam and intake w/750 carb, 700r4, 3.73 gears,Jacabbs Electronic Igntion w/Accel HEI distributer and super coil. ZR-1 roll pan, filled tailights. Blazer tank. Hidden hitch. 2 1/2" Flowmaster 40's. Parts bought but not installed>> ford 9" posi with disc. CCP front and rear lowering kit 4/5. Cab corners,foor boards,rockers, cab braces, Phatom grill, Painless wiring kit.

10-16-2010, 10:32 PM	#9
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: Made a little progress this week on my 72 Cab... It seems like a guy could make a pretty decent living doing this - if they had your skills. Thanks for saving another one from the crusher. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro



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