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TheSasquach · 03-18-2007, 10:17 PM

On the average what kind of condition is my cab in? Should I bother looking for a new cab or am I in good shape? The inner rockers look good but the outer rockers, cab corners, and above the windshield look rough. give me your opinions. Thanks David

Drivers side rockers and floor pan.

Above windshield.

Passanger side rocker, and floor pan

1969k10stepside · 03-18-2007, 10:19 PM

I was going to say save it till I seen the roof above windshield,I say start looking for a different one.Although,northerners repair alot worse cabs then that

Rascal_one2001 · 03-18-2007, 10:24 PM

Other than the roof spot most of it is the usual rust prolly needs new floor supports too. door bottoms lookin a little rought too. you could prolly find a cab resonably close that just needs rockers and corners for pretty cheap.

TheSasquach · 03-18-2007, 10:27 PM

Everything structeral is in great shape, I have a few out of focus pics of the underside, I will try and get more. David

Rokcrln · 03-18-2007, 11:04 PM

I agree that with that roof line looking that bad you are infor more work than I would want to take on. When it gets that bad in the roof it is even worse down the inside of the pillars!

Kevin
LFD Inc.

724x4a/cchevy · 03-18-2007, 11:11 PM

The roof will be difficult to fix. cab corners/rockers arent a big deal.
Justin

stllookn · 03-18-2007, 11:15 PM

Check the cowl under the hood to see how badly that roof leak got into the cowl. If the cowl is good...there might be hope...but rust on both ends is very difficult. Lots of good cabs in the dry southern states.

CG · 03-18-2007, 11:24 PM

Im giving your rust a 10

BK · 03-18-2007, 11:36 PM

i know how to deal with everything except the rust above the windshield. did it have say cab lights or something similar, or a visor on it? The rockers, cab corners, floor pans, are all pretty easy. They are alot of fun too, get you really into it, kinda put more of YOU into your truck. Then again, if your not an up to par welder, its kinda tough. Id say, if you wanna put sometime in, go for it. If you want the easy way out, get to lookin. I did inner and outer rockers, floor pans, cab supports, tranny tunnel, inner and outer door bottoms on my 65. it was fun, kinda a pain, but fun.

HeavyD · 03-19-2007, 12:51 AM

I vote for new cab.

BK · 03-19-2007, 12:56 AM

then again, if you get a new cab, you can use this one as a test cab for like testing your new welding skills... for say when you want to shave your handles, marker lights, any little jobs. this could be your practice canvas for car art! that was dumb, im dumb.

hevy_chevy67 · 03-19-2007, 01:20 AM

I would say get a new cab. I don't know how you could deal with the rust on the roof.

Sonny · 03-19-2007, 08:36 AM

I vote new cab. After PM Kevin a few times about mine (which has similar rust in the roof) I plan to replace the entire roof. I got a very nice cab top from Uncle so now I just need to finish my garage so I can get started. PM Uncle, he is not too terribly far from you and he should have everything you need. Good Luck!

Sonny

Bishops Trucks · 03-19-2007, 09:06 AM

New cab would be good.

lngbed71 · 03-19-2007, 09:34 AM

3/4tonterror · 03-19-2007, 09:42 AM

LMC TRUCK sells panels to fix the roof P/N 38-7978 $99.95 or replace the whole roof, the rest is typical,id save it if you can do it your self. If you send it out to be done it would cost more than buying a different cab.

**jerry moss** · 03-19-2007, 09:46 AM

i say find a better cab--- i have a 72 cheyenne cab that has a lot less rust than yours and it's headed for the scrap pile, if i ever get around to working on the truck.

BurnoutNova · 03-19-2007, 11:36 AM

it pains me to admit it but i scrapped a cab that ONLY needed rocker panels, and barely at that.

but at the time i had nowhere to keep it.

i wish i had it now

Big Block · 03-19-2007, 12:24 PM

New cab unless you love to weld, and a place to do it.

*Shane* · 03-19-2007, 01:53 PM

new cab ...

edmonton72 · 03-19-2007, 02:52 PM

My cab was worse then that and I just went ahead and repaired it.

Longhorn Man · 03-19-2007, 04:29 PM

I'd go with a new cab... and while you are repairing the replacement cab, you won't have to park your truck.

LUV2XCLR8 · 03-19-2007, 04:51 PM

As everyone else said, based on the windsheild area rust, just get another cab

19673ontree · 03-19-2007, 04:51 PM

that cab look's like some of the one's I have had over the year's here in southrust virginia , is that truck from virginia ? seriously all of that can be fixed and the part's are available but I think I would just find another one ,
and as already said your rust rate's a high 9 to low 10 !

The Hard Way · 03-19-2007, 04:58 PM

As long as you're still driving that truck, I say find a new cab and get it ready while you still drive that one

03-18-2007, 10:17 PM	#1
TheSasquach Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Waynesboro Ga Posts: 41	Rate My Rust or How bad is this.Lots of Pics On the average what kind of condition is my cab in? Should I bother looking for a new cab or am I in good shape? The inner rockers look good but the outer rockers, cab corners, and above the windshield look rough. give me your opinions. Thanks David Drivers side rockers and floor pan. Above windshield. Passanger side rocker, and floor pan

03-18-2007, 10:19 PM	#2
1969k10stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 21,020	Re: Rate My Rust or How bad is this.Lots of Pics I was going to say save it till I seen the roof above windshield,I say start looking for a different one.Although,northerners repair alot worse cabs then that Last edited by 1969k10stepside; 03-18-2007 at 10:19 PM.

03-18-2007, 10:24 PM	#3
Rascal_one2001 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: North Carolina Posts: 308	Re: Rate My Rust or How bad is this.Lots of Pics Other than the roof spot most of it is the usual rust prolly needs new floor supports too. door bottoms lookin a little rought too. you could prolly find a cab resonably close that just needs rockers and corners for pretty cheap. __________________ 1985 1500 454, 4l80e, 12 bolt, 5/6 drop, 20s

03-18-2007, 10:27 PM	#4
TheSasquach Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Waynesboro Ga Posts: 41	Re: Rate My Rust or How bad is this.Lots of Pics Everything structeral is in great shape, I have a few out of focus pics of the underside, I will try and get more. David

03-18-2007, 11:04 PM	#5
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: Rate My Rust or How bad is this.Lots of Pics I agree that with that roof line looking that bad you are infor more work than I would want to take on. When it gets that bad in the roof it is even worse down the inside of the pillars! Kevin LFD Inc.

03-18-2007, 11:11 PM	#6
724x4a/cchevy Self-proclaimed LED man Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Harrisburg, Missouri Posts: 1,021	Re: Rate My Rust or How bad is this.Lots of Pics The roof will be difficult to fix. cab corners/rockers arent a big deal. Justin __________________ My LED Website My Photobucket Album of LED's Ask me about hand-made custom L.E.D brake and reverse lights. <- LINK I also do LED: -Third Brake/Cargo -Brake (truck and burb) -Reverse (truck and burb) -67-68 Front Turn Signals -69-70 Front Turn Signals -71-72 Front Turn Signals -GMC Front Turn Signals I can also do custom lights for other vehicles....i did a set for a AMC Gremlin once Norwood Survivor

03-18-2007, 11:15 PM	#7
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: Rate My Rust or How bad is this.Lots of Pics Check the cowl under the hood to see how badly that roof leak got into the cowl. If the cowl is good...there might be hope...but rust on both ends is very difficult. Lots of good cabs in the dry southern states. __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

03-18-2007, 11:24 PM	#8
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,791	Re: Rate My Rust or How bad is this.Lots of Pics Im giving your rust a 10

03-18-2007, 11:36 PM	#9
BK BK Built Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Oroville, WA Posts: 478	Re: Rate My Rust or How bad is this.Lots of Pics i know how to deal with everything except the rust above the windshield. did it have say cab lights or something similar, or a visor on it? The rockers, cab corners, floor pans, are all pretty easy. They are alot of fun too, get you really into it, kinda put more of YOU into your truck. Then again, if your not an up to par welder, its kinda tough. Id say, if you wanna put sometime in, go for it. If you want the easy way out, get to lookin. I did inner and outer rockers, floor pans, cab supports, tranny tunnel, inner and outer door bottoms on my 65. it was fun, kinda a pain, but fun.

03-19-2007, 12:51 AM	#10
HeavyD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wakaw, Sask, Canada Posts: 3,173	Re: Rate My Rust or How bad is this.Lots of Pics I vote for new cab. __________________ "You can take the man out of PA, but you can't take PA out of the man"

03-19-2007, 12:56 AM	#11
BK BK Built Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Oroville, WA Posts: 478	Re: Rate My Rust or How bad is this.Lots of Pics then again, if you get a new cab, you can use this one as a test cab for like testing your new welding skills... for say when you want to shave your handles, marker lights, any little jobs. this could be your practice canvas for car art! that was dumb, im dumb.

03-19-2007, 01:20 AM	#12
hevy_chevy67 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Blackfalds, Alberta Posts: 578	Re: Rate My Rust or How bad is this.Lots of Pics I would say get a new cab. I don't know how you could deal with the rust on the roof. __________________ 1971 Chevrolet K10 - SWB, 5.3LS, 4L60e 1970 Chevrolet K5 Blazer - Project 1969 Chevrolet C10 - SWB, 350 Holley Sniper, 700r4 1969 GMC Suburban - 5.3 LS, 4L60e

03-19-2007, 08:36 AM	#13
Sonny Active Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Centerville, GA Posts: 240	Re: Rate My Rust or How bad is this.Lots of Pics I vote new cab. After PM Kevin a few times about mine (which has similar rust in the roof) I plan to replace the entire roof. I got a very nice cab top from Uncle so now I just need to finish my garage so I can get started. PM Uncle, he is not too terribly far from you and he should have everything you need. Good Luck! Sonny

03-19-2007, 09:06 AM	#14
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03-19-2007, 09:34 AM	#15
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03-19-2007, 09:42 AM	#16
3/4tonterror Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: jaffrey,NH Posts: 325	Re: Rate My Rust or How bad is this.Lots of Pics LMC TRUCK sells panels to fix the roof P/N 38-7978 $99.95 or replace the whole roof, the rest is typical,id save it if you can do it your self. If you send it out to be done it would cost more than buying a different cab.

03-19-2007, 09:46 AM	#17
jerry moss Born Psycho Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: brentwood,cal,usa Posts: 4,776	Re: Rate My Rust or How bad is this.Lots of Pics i say find a better cab--- i have a 72 cheyenne cab that has a lot less rust than yours and it's headed for the scrap pile, if i ever get around to working on the truck. __________________ jerry moss 72 cheyenne super K20- tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,tow hooks,bumper guards,toolbox,aux. fuel tank,posi front and rear,plus other goodies!!! SOLD 69 suburban K20-tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,4 inch all spring lift,4 speed, 14 bolt full floater, dana 44 HD,warn winch,posi front and rear,tow hooks,plus other goodies. 73/80 chevy/gmc K20 SB400,turbo 400,205,tilt,a-c,gas hog. 77 K/5 cheyenne blazer-daily driver/beater. SON HAS IT NOW BRENTWOOD,CALIFORNIA

03-19-2007, 11:36 AM	#18
BurnoutNova Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: CA Posts: 2,057	Re: Rate My Rust or How bad is this.Lots of Pics it pains me to admit it but i scrapped a cab that ONLY needed rocker panels, and barely at that. but at the time i had nowhere to keep it. i wish i had it now Last edited by BurnoutNova; 03-19-2007 at 07:45 PM.

03-19-2007, 12:24 PM	#19
Big Block Big Block Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Durham, N.C. Posts: 1,649	Re: Rate My Rust or How bad is this.Lots of Pics New cab unless you love to weld, and a place to do it.

03-19-2007, 01:53 PM	#20
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: Rate My Rust or How bad is this.Lots of Pics new cab ...

03-19-2007, 02:52 PM	#21
edmonton72 Nothings as cool as my 72 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Edmonton, AB, Kanuckastan Posts: 181	Re: Rate My Rust or How bad is this.Lots of Pics My cab was worse then that and I just went ahead and repaired it. __________________ 1972 C10 Longbox In the middle of body off restoration Rebuilt 355, turbo 400, 3.42 12-bolt Rolling chassis finally done and cab mounted. Now onto sanding, bondo and more sanding.

03-19-2007, 04:29 PM	#22
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Rate My Rust or How bad is this.Lots of Pics I'd go with a new cab... and while you are repairing the replacement cab, you won't have to park your truck.

03-19-2007, 04:51 PM	#23
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,470	Re: Rate My Rust or How bad is this.Lots of Pics As everyone else said, based on the windsheild area rust, just get another cab __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Big Piggy: "Goliath" 07 Kodiak C4500 Lil Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

03-19-2007, 04:51 PM	#24
19673ontree CAN'T FIX NOTHIN Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: SOUTHRUST VIRGINIA !!! Posts: 2,112	Re: Rate My Rust or How bad is this.Lots of Pics that cab look's like some of the one's I have had over the year's here in southrust virginia , is that truck from virginia ? seriously all of that can be fixed and the part's are available but I think I would just find another one , and as already said your rust rate's a high 9 to low 10 ! __________________ 1967 C10 Shortbed Fleetside Small back glass 6 cyl 3spd on the tree 3.08 gears underdash AC

03-19-2007, 04:58 PM	#25
The Hard Way Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 24	Re: Rate My Rust or How bad is this.Lots of Pics As long as you're still driving that truck, I say find a new cab and get it ready while you still drive that one

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