Would you cut it up and part the sheet metal? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

ChevLoRay · 02-07-2011, 03:34 PM

Here's the deal: I need to get rid of the cab that is on my chassis. I have a replacement cab, so my options are limited. Here' a pic. I've commented on it in numerous posts, before. The firewall is toast. The wiper motor mount is, well...gone. I have a replacement piece to allow for fixing it, but the rest of the firewall makes that iffy. The floor pans were replaced, as were the kick panels. Cab corners are good. Roof panel is good. Back glass is good.

I'm thinking that I could cut the roof off of it, like midway through the back window opening. the floor pan could be cut across the floor, in front of the seat mount hump, through the door openings. The dash is an air dash and is uncut. The rest of it, is just history.

So, what would you do?

eightbanger · 02-07-2011, 03:41 PM

Is the firewall toast on the replacement cab?? I think if I had to do a major cut and weld job from numerous points on both cabs to make one good one I'd maybe want to wait for a better replacement....that's if I've understood your question correctly.

VA72C10 · 02-07-2011, 03:46 PM

pics didn't show...but post it on craigslist for the price you want....

...then if it doesn't sell, save the dash and roof and any other good areas for patching and sell the patches to people who need them...

71gmcburb · 02-07-2011, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

pics didn't show...but post it on craigslist for the price you want....

...then if it doesn't sell, save the dash and roof and any other good areas for patching and sell the patches to people who need them...

unless you need the parts this is the best solution since you can then put the money from the sale back into the truck and someone else can scrap out thier totaly rusted out cab that could have a good firewall to repair this cab

ChevLoRay · 02-07-2011, 06:35 PM

The replacement cab needs some minor corner work and a new rocker on the drivers' side. It's a non-air cab. There's a whole lot more work to make one out of the two, than to fix the replacement cab. This is the "new" cab. It's a non-air cab, but I like to roll down the windows and enjoy the sounds of cruising.

So, my thinking is that cutting it up and selling the panels that are usable is a better route to take unless someone has some serious skills and has a good firewall that they would want to use to fix this cab. It ain't gonna be me. I don't have the skillset or the tools to make it happen.

oldblue1968chevy · 02-07-2011, 07:20 PM

Too bad. New cab looks nice

CG · 02-07-2011, 07:24 PM

Do whatever you want to that cab except cut the dash. You will be crucified here on the board

**LockDoc** · 02-07-2011, 09:54 PM

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I had a '69 that the firewall was rusted like that and when I tried to take it off the frame the firewall fell out of it. Salvage what you can and give it it's last rites...

LockDoc

02-07-2011, 03:34 PM	#1
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Would you cut it up and part the sheet metal? Here's the deal: I need to get rid of the cab that is on my chassis. I have a replacement cab, so my options are limited. Here' a pic. I've commented on it in numerous posts, before. The firewall is toast. The wiper motor mount is, well...gone. I have a replacement piece to allow for fixing it, but the rest of the firewall makes that iffy. The floor pans were replaced, as were the kick panels. Cab corners are good. Roof panel is good. Back glass is good. I'm thinking that I could cut the roof off of it, like midway through the back window opening. the floor pan could be cut across the floor, in front of the seat mount hump, through the door openings. The dash is an air dash and is uncut. The rest of it, is just history. So, what would you do? Attached Images __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was. Last edited by ChevLoRay; 02-07-2011 at 03:39 PM.

02-07-2011, 03:41 PM	#2
eightbanger 454 MAKES IT ROAR Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Essex, U.K Posts: 2,701	Re: Would you cut it up and part the sheet metal? Is the firewall toast on the replacement cab?? I think if I had to do a major cut and weld job from numerous points on both cabs to make one good one I'd maybe want to wait for a better replacement....that's if I've understood your question correctly. __________________ Nigel. An American living in a British body. 1971 Chevy Cheyenne 10 454 "In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." - George Orwell "When injustice becomes law, resistance becomes duty" - Thomas Jefferson No more pain. 03.12.60 -- 12.28.10 http://www.youtube.com/Eightbanger Last edited by eightbanger; 02-07-2011 at 03:42 PM.

02-07-2011, 03:46 PM	#3
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: Would you cut it up and part the sheet metal? pics didn't show...but post it on craigslist for the price you want.... ...then if it doesn't sell, save the dash and roof and any other good areas for patching and sell the patches to people who need them... __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

02-07-2011, 06:35 PM	#5
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Would you cut it up and part the sheet metal? The replacement cab needs some minor corner work and a new rocker on the drivers' side. It's a non-air cab. There's a whole lot more work to make one out of the two, than to fix the replacement cab. This is the "new" cab. It's a non-air cab, but I like to roll down the windows and enjoy the sounds of cruising. So, my thinking is that cutting it up and selling the panels that are usable is a better route to take unless someone has some serious skills and has a good firewall that they would want to use to fix this cab. It ain't gonna be me. I don't have the skillset or the tools to make it happen. Attached Images __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was. Last edited by ChevLoRay; 02-07-2011 at 06:38 PM.

02-07-2011, 07:20 PM	#6
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Would you cut it up and part the sheet metal? Too bad. New cab looks nice __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

02-07-2011, 07:24 PM	#7
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,019	Re: Would you cut it up and part the sheet metal? Do whatever you want to that cab except cut the dash. You will be crucified here on the board __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

02-07-2011, 09:54 PM	#8
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,772	Re: Would you cut it up and part the sheet metal? - I had a '69 that the firewall was rusted like that and when I tried to take it off the frame the firewall fell out of it. Salvage what you can and give it it's last rites... LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -



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