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RaceAGMC · 07-14-2012, 11:37 PM

I am about to start installing my Porterbuilt trailing arm crossmember and saw this on the underside of the cab,is this normal? Maybe a cheap and dirty repair?

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Dunenutt · 07-14-2012, 11:39 PM

Judging by the pic's, I would remove the "repair" and do it right.

Lee H · 07-15-2012, 11:31 AM

Floor pan splice?

**med.bronze** · 07-15-2012, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Dunenutt

Judging by the pic's, I would remove the "repair" and do it right.

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71swb4x4 · 07-15-2012, 11:42 AM

It's one of those things that only you will know about.
Removing it all and doing it right is going to take longer than if it had been done right the first time. I am not sure the time you would invest into "doing it right" is going to be worth it, unless this is a high quality show truck.
Can that seam underneath catch dirt and moisture? If so I would fill it with a seam sealer. Then I would leave it until YEARS later when I was tearing into the truck again and fix it right.

RaceAGMC · 07-15-2012, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by 71swb4x4

It's one of those things that only you will know about.
Removing it all and doing it right is going to take longer than if it had been done right the first time. I am not sure the time you would invest into "doing it right" is going to be worth it, unless this is a high quality show truck.
Can that seam underneath catch dirt and moisture? If so I would fill it with a seam sealer. Then I would leave it until YEARS later when I was tearing into the truck again and fix it right.

That is what I am thinking. I am building a budget friendly driver. I cannot afford the money, space or time to tear it down and have the whole cab worked at a body shop right now. Maybe later down the road if I decide to tear it down and do a complete frame off I may do it then.
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68gmsee · 07-15-2012, 03:34 PM

Since you're on a budget, wash it out to get the grime and dirt out then dry it out thoroughly and spray a rubberized sealer or some other sealant to prevent moisture and grime from getting back in there until you decide what to do with it.

67c10rustbuket · 07-15-2012, 11:41 PM

Thats a pretty funky repair, Im guessing the put a better front floor under a rusty one? I am more concerned with the frame where they beat the crap out of it by the trans crossmember. Sooner or later I would fix it "right" but I understand the time and $ involved. I would probably clean out the seam and weld it and use a seam sealer on it for now anyway. good luck I am sure you will love the Porterbuilt goods!

RaceAGMC · 07-17-2012, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by 67c10rustbuket

Thats a pretty funky repair, Im guessing the put a better front floor under a rusty one? I am more concerned with the frame where they beat the crap out of it by the trans crossmember. Sooner or later I would fix it "right" but I understand the time and $ involved. I would probably clean out the seam and weld it and use a seam sealer on it for now anyway. good luck I am sure you will love the Porterbuilt goods!

Yeah, the frame is straight by the trans crossmember, just knarled up...I am having great trouble getting the new crossmember in. It is for my 4L80E so it does not bolt in the factory location...Kind of a chore that I have not been to overcome just yet. Trying not to pull the cab except as a total last resort.

I am open to any ideas for help with that one.
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BurnoutNova · 07-17-2012, 05:30 PM

If it were mine I'd leave it. I'm over tearing into stuff just to make it nicer. I was just looking at my rocker panels the other day, there is rust bubble all over them. 4 years ago the cab was perfect, all original rust free. Now it's starting to rust. Nebraska winters got me good!

07-14-2012, 11:37 PM	#1
RaceAGMC Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 350	Is this normal for bottom of cab? I am about to start installing my Porterbuilt trailing arm crossmember and saw this on the underside of the cab,is this normal? Maybe a cheap and dirty repair? Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 70 CST, 6.0/ 4L80E in the works. Custom harness by 68 Short Step

07-14-2012, 11:39 PM	#2
Dunenutt Newbee Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 1,406	Re: Is this normal for bottom of cab? Judging by the pic's, I would remove the "repair" and do it right. __________________ My Build, http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...58#post4464158

07-15-2012, 11:31 AM	#3
Lee H Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Upland Ca Posts: 4,147	Re: Is this normal for bottom of cab? Floor pan splice? __________________ 1972 C10 SWB, Air, PS, PB, 350/350THM. Second owner. 1965 Corvette roadster, 44K miles, 327/365 SHP, 4 speed, side exhaust, knockoffs, teak, second owner (bought in 1970), Have ALL numbers matching components. My frame off restoration thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=556703

07-15-2012, 11:42 AM	#5
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: Is this normal for bottom of cab? It's one of those things that only you will know about. Removing it all and doing it right is going to take longer than if it had been done right the first time. I am not sure the time you would invest into "doing it right" is going to be worth it, unless this is a high quality show truck. Can that seam underneath catch dirt and moisture? If so I would fill it with a seam sealer. Then I would leave it until YEARS later when I was tearing into the truck again and fix it right. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

07-15-2012, 03:34 PM	#7
68gmsee Active Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Centrally located between Houston, Austin and Waco. BCS area. Posts: 7,947	Re: Is this normal for bottom of cab? Since you're on a budget, wash it out to get the grime and dirt out then dry it out thoroughly and spray a rubberized sealer or some other sealant to prevent moisture and grime from getting back in there until you decide what to do with it. __________________ 68 GMC 250/3 speed Saginaw p/b p/s 69 Chevy 350/350 currently in pieces still lookin for a cab 06 Trailblazer I just want a vehicle that I can work on, that won't talk to me, leave error msgs or keep track of how I drive...

07-15-2012, 11:41 PM	#8
67c10rustbuket Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Mustang, Oklahoma Posts: 2,806	Re: Is this normal for bottom of cab? Thats a pretty funky repair, Im guessing the put a better front floor under a rusty one? I am more concerned with the frame where they beat the crap out of it by the trans crossmember. Sooner or later I would fix it "right" but I understand the time and $ involved. I would probably clean out the seam and weld it and use a seam sealer on it for now anyway. good luck I am sure you will love the Porterbuilt goods! __________________ Dan <---(my name) 67 SWB C10 project "GEORGIA"-59 Brookwood 2dr wag...Next project-03 Tahoe 4x4 5.3 family ride-07 Hondur Accord, commuter car

07-17-2012, 05:30 PM	#10
BurnoutNova Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: CA Posts: 2,057	Re: Is this normal for bottom of cab? If it were mine I'd leave it. I'm over tearing into stuff just to make it nicer. I was just looking at my rocker panels the other day, there is rust bubble all over them. 4 years ago the cab was perfect, all original rust free. Now it's starting to rust. Nebraska winters got me good!



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