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polevault1977 · 11-28-2003, 08:09 PM

Finally found a decent cab, I think. It was already basically stripped. I cut out the old rockers today. I have a few questions about a cab repair process. This is my first go at this deal.

1. Is it best to just paint the inner and outer rocker with a rust encapsulator before you put it back together?

2. I plan on using vintage air or old air unit. Is it best just to go ahead and weld a patch panel over the old heat/AC opening including the fan hole?

3. The back panel has a small crease through a couple of the vertical ribs. This is not a high visible area, but can this be worked out reasonably well?

4, Any other advice while I have the cab at this stage?

I usually don't ask this many questions, but sure would apprecaite any info from you guys that have already be down this road. I'll include a couple of pics.

Thanks in advance, Danny

polevault1977 · 11-28-2003, 08:10 PM

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74bowtie · 11-28-2003, 09:54 PM

I would eliminate as much rust as possible with something like naval jelly and then put some Por-15 on the metal to protect it. I would also paint the bottom of the cab and chase the threads for the cab mounting bolts.

crazy4chevs · 11-28-2003, 10:22 PM

put on the doors and align them before you put the rockers on. then you can align the rockers to the bottom of the doors.

11-28-2003, 08:09 PM	#1
polevault1977 Pick'n up the pieces! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Marietta, Oklahoma Posts: 198	Cab Gurus, need advice Finally found a decent cab, I think. It was already basically stripped. I cut out the old rockers today. I have a few questions about a cab repair process. This is my first go at this deal. 1. Is it best to just paint the inner and outer rocker with a rust encapsulator before you put it back together? 2. I plan on using vintage air or old air unit. Is it best just to go ahead and weld a patch panel over the old heat/AC opening including the fan hole? 3. The back panel has a small crease through a couple of the vertical ribs. This is not a high visible area, but can this be worked out reasonably well? 4, Any other advice while I have the cab at this stage? I usually don't ask this many questions, but sure would apprecaite any info from you guys that have already be down this road. I'll include a couple of pics. Thanks in advance, Danny Attached Images

11-28-2003, 09:54 PM	#4
74bowtie Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Central NY Posts: 93	I would eliminate as much rust as possible with something like naval jelly and then put some Por-15 on the metal to protect it. I would also paint the bottom of the cab and chase the threads for the cab mounting bolts. __________________ 69 Chevelle (Summer only ride, love to drive this) 72 Chevy Shortbox 4x2 (newest addition) 83 Chevy Shortbox 4x2 (project but its clean) 2001 S10 Ext. Cab 4x4 (daily driver)

11-28-2003, 10:22 PM	#5
crazy4chevs Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Des Moines WA. (Kent, area) Posts: 668	put on the doors and align them before you put the rockers on. then you can align the rockers to the bottom of the doors. __________________ 70 chev c10 swb fleet 72 grill, sb 400, 2/4 drop. 68 chev c10 swb fleet Early classic 4/6 drop with 4wheel disc brakes 9"rear 67-8 buckets tilt and A/C Classic GM Truck Club of Washington .

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polevault1977 Pick'n up the pieces! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Marietta, Oklahoma Posts: 198	#2 Attached Images

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polevault1977 Pick'n up the pieces! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Marietta, Oklahoma Posts: 198	#3 Attached Images



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