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shifty · 03-19-2007, 05:00 PM

I personally would look for a new cab. Think about it: Even if you spend $1000 on a newer, less-rust cab, that's only a fraction of what you're going to pay for in man-hours, patch panels, welding supplies and tools.

TheSasquach · 03-19-2007, 05:02 PM

Welding is no problem i have friends and family that will weld it for a steak dinner. I will look around and see what I can find a cab for around here, and compare prices and PITA factors. thanks for the expert opinions. David

PanelDeland · 03-19-2007, 05:12 PM

You should be able to find a better cab than that in Ga.There's usually some good sheetmetal at the GSRA swapmeet.Too bad it's in Feb.If you subscribe to the board you can ask in the classifieds.

Big Block · 03-19-2007, 05:33 PM

That is alot of rust for a Ga truck. Did it come from the coast?

shifty · 03-19-2007, 05:56 PM

Well, you know, Goodmark's shop is right here in GA. They have all of the parts you need for patch panels, etc., but nobody makes a roof patch that I know of. You've got quite a bit of work on your hands there.

TheSasquach · 03-19-2007, 08:14 PM

From what i can tell it's a fairly loacl truck. It was owned by a feed and seed store and probbly hauled fertiliser that was corosive. the deeper i look the more im baffled. the cowell area is flawless, the A pillers seem rust free and solid, the inner rockers are nice and other than the front couple of inches the floor pans are bueatiful. I cut back the windshield weatherstriping and there is no rust beyond the rubber. Im extremely tempted to repair this cab. David

If you havent seen it yet heres the whole truck

Dano69c10 · 03-19-2007, 08:17 PM

Go for it!
There was a thread on the burb threads, where a guy from europe was fixing roof rust similar to yours. It was an inspiring thread, I'll try to find it.
Dano

03-19-2007, 05:00 PM	#26
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,376	Re: Rate My Rust or How bad is this.Lots of Pics I personally would look for a new cab. Think about it: Even if you spend $1000 on a newer, less-rust cab, that's only a fraction of what you're going to pay for in man-hours, patch panels, welding supplies and tools. __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.

03-19-2007, 05:02 PM	#27
TheSasquach Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Waynesboro Ga Posts: 41	Re: Rate My Rust or How bad is this.Lots of Pics Welding is no problem i have friends and family that will weld it for a steak dinner. I will look around and see what I can find a cab for around here, and compare prices and PITA factors. thanks for the expert opinions. David

03-19-2007, 05:12 PM	#28
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: Rate My Rust or How bad is this.Lots of Pics You should be able to find a better cab than that in Ga.There's usually some good sheetmetal at the GSRA swapmeet.Too bad it's in Feb.If you subscribe to the board you can ask in the classifieds. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

03-19-2007, 05:33 PM	#29
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 That is alot of rust for a Ga truck. Did it come from the coast?

03-19-2007, 05:56 PM	#30
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,376	Re: Rate My Rust or How bad is this.Lots of Pics Well, you know, Goodmark's shop is right here in GA. They have all of the parts you need for patch panels, etc., but nobody makes a roof patch that I know of. You've got quite a bit of work on your hands there. __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.

03-19-2007, 08:14 PM	#31
TheSasquach Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Waynesboro Ga Posts: 41	Re: Rate My Rust or How bad is this.Lots of Pics From what i can tell it's a fairly loacl truck. It was owned by a feed and seed store and probbly hauled fertiliser that was corosive. the deeper i look the more im baffled. the cowell area is flawless, the A pillers seem rust free and solid, the inner rockers are nice and other than the front couple of inches the floor pans are bueatiful. I cut back the windshield weatherstriping and there is no rust beyond the rubber. Im extremely tempted to repair this cab. David If you havent seen it yet heres the whole truck Last edited by TheSasquach; 03-19-2007 at 08:18 PM. Reason: adding pic

03-19-2007, 08:17 PM	#32
Dano69c10 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Ontario, Kali Posts: 2,427	Re: Rate My Rust or How bad is this.Lots of Pics Go for it! There was a thread on the burb threads, where a guy from europe was fixing roof rust similar to yours. It was an inspiring thread, I'll try to find it. Dano __________________ '69 Fleet It ain't yours, if you didn't build it!



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