How bad is this cab rust? (Pic) - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

fishmunger · 11-19-2019, 07:22 PM

The worst spot on the truck. Drip rail is good.

**Clyde65** · 11-19-2019, 07:54 PM

That’s repairable

https://www.classicparts.com/mobile/...info/44%2D195/

joesscamaro · 11-19-2019, 09:01 PM

Like Clyde said, it is repairable. You can just replace that section or you can remove the top roof skin as well and clean that area out and treat it to prevent further rusting. All just depends on how deep you want to get into it.

jrusher · 11-20-2019, 12:09 AM

How bad is this inside panel above the windshield ? If the outside is rotted usually the inside panel is rotted out as well. They sell patch panels for both
This is where things start to snowball quick lol

bsarts · 11-20-2019, 02:53 AM

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Originally Posted by jrusher

How bad is this inside panel above the windshield ? If the outside is rotted usually the inside panel is rotted out as well. They sell patch panels for both
This is where things start to snowball quick lol

Where can a guy find the repair panel for the inside? I haven't been able to find one, but could sure use it.

I have a feeling that mine is gonna be one of those snowballs.....

jrusher · 11-20-2019, 03:20 AM

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Originally Posted by bsarts

Where can a guy find the repair panel for the inside? I haven't been able to find one, but could sure use it.

I have a feeling that mine is gonna be one of those snowballs.....

https://www.classicparts.com/1964-66...ctinfo/44-196/

https://www.classicparts.com/1960-66...ctinfo/44-195/

bsarts · 11-20-2019, 08:09 AM

Thanks, jrusher, but I have a 62 that needs an inner patch. I wonder how different the later ones are.... maybe I can make it work.

jrusher · 11-20-2019, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by bsarts

Thanks, jrusher, but I have a 62 that needs an inner patch. I wonder how different the later ones are.... maybe I can make it work.

I didn’t notice that . I need the inner as well for a 1960 I have. Hopefully a guy can make it work and patch in what is needed

Rob 61 apache · 11-20-2019, 11:19 PM

Just did my 61 apache,my cab is pretty much done

jrusher · 11-21-2019, 01:11 AM

Looks good ! Did you use the 64-66 inner patch panel ?

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Originally Posted by Rob 61 apache

Just did my 61 apache,my cab is pretty much done

Rob 61 apache · 11-21-2019, 01:46 AM

Yup,it worked out good,I finished welding it and put some filler,I’m pretty happy with results

bsarts · 11-21-2019, 03:38 AM

Oh man, that's good news, thanks!

sstock · 11-21-2019, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by jrusher

How bad is this inside panel above the windshield ? If the outside is rotted usually the inside panel is rotted out as well. They sell patch panels for both
This is where things start to snowball quick lol

Yes, check down the A pillars all the way to the floor to get your next answer.

**The Rocknrod** · 11-21-2019, 12:16 PM

Mine was worse once. There is nothing time, patience, hard work and resources can't fix.

jrusher · 11-21-2019, 03:27 PM

Damn mice crawl up the A pillar and nest. Here’s two roof skins I pulled off one on my 65 and the other was from a donor. They make a repop roof skin as well wish I would of known that before I swapped mine out .

cj847 · 11-21-2019, 06:32 PM

what is that around the rear glass inside? More rust?

I thought Cal trucks are supposed to be rust free? Was it parked at the beach?

11-19-2019, 07:22 PM	#1
fishmunger Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 411	How bad is this cab rust? (Pic) The worst spot on the truck. Drip rail is good. Attached Images

11-19-2019, 07:54 PM	#2
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,539	Re: How bad is this cab rust? (Pic) That’s repairable https://www.classicparts.com/mobile/...info/44%2D195/ __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

11-19-2019, 09:01 PM	#3
joesscamaro Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Newport, North Carolina Posts: 615	Re: How bad is this cab rust? (Pic) Like Clyde said, it is repairable. You can just replace that section or you can remove the top roof skin as well and clean that area out and treat it to prevent further rusting. All just depends on how deep you want to get into it.

11-20-2019, 12:09 AM	#4
jrusher Registered User Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Edmonton Posts: 369	Re: How bad is this cab rust? (Pic) How bad is this inside panel above the windshield ? If the outside is rotted usually the inside panel is rotted out as well. They sell patch panels for both This is where things start to snowball quick lol

11-20-2019, 08:09 AM	#7
bsarts Registered User Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Idaho Falls, Id. Posts: 172	Re: How bad is this cab rust? (Pic) Thanks, jrusher, but I have a 62 that needs an inner patch. I wonder how different the later ones are.... maybe I can make it work.

11-20-2019, 11:19 PM	#9
Rob 61 apache Registered User Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: St. Paul Alberta Posts: 27	Re: How bad is this cab rust? (Pic) Just did my 61 apache,my cab is pretty much done Attached Images

11-21-2019, 01:46 AM	#11
Rob 61 apache Registered User Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: St. Paul Alberta Posts: 27	Re: How bad is this cab rust? (Pic) Yup,it worked out good,I finished welding it and put some filler,I’m pretty happy with results

11-21-2019, 03:38 AM	#12
bsarts Registered User Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Idaho Falls, Id. Posts: 172	Re: How bad is this cab rust? (Pic) Oh man, that's good news, thanks!

11-21-2019, 12:16 PM	#14
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: How bad is this cab rust? (Pic) Mine was worse once. There is nothing time, patience, hard work and resources can't fix. __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

11-21-2019, 03:27 PM	#15
jrusher Registered User Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Edmonton Posts: 369	Re: How bad is this cab rust? (Pic) Damn mice crawl up the A pillar and nest. Here’s two roof skins I pulled off one on my 65 and the other was from a donor. They make a repop roof skin as well wish I would of known that before I swapped mine out . Attached Images

11-21-2019, 06:32 PM	#16
cj847 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Ft Smith, AR Posts: 542	Re: How bad is this cab rust? (Pic) what is that around the rear glass inside? More rust? I thought Cal trucks are supposed to be rust free? Was it parked at the beach?



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