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**BigBird05** · 10-08-2020, 05:22 AM

I need to replace all of the usual rusted out panels, part of the floor pan, inner and outer rockers, A & B pillar patches, and front & rear cab supports. What order should I use to weld in the new sheet metal parts?

**mongocanfly** · 10-08-2020, 07:15 AM

get your gaps in good shape...then X brace the crap outta it..front ot back, side 2 side, up and down..
I would brace in a manner that the doors will open and close so you an stay on top of the gaps..
Get new cab bushings...
Then start at the bottom and work your way up..
Just like building a house...you need a good foundation to start..

10-08-2020, 05:22 AM	#1
BigBird05 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Cheraw Posts: 1,305	Rusted panel replacement I need to replace all of the usual rusted out panels, part of the floor pan, inner and outer rockers, A & B pillar patches, and front & rear cab supports. What order should I use to weld in the new sheet metal parts?

10-08-2020, 07:15 AM	#2
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,579	Re: Rusted panel replacement get your gaps in good shape...then X brace the crap outta it..front ot back, side 2 side, up and down.. I would brace in a manner that the doors will open and close so you an stay on top of the gaps.. Get new cab bushings... Then start at the bottom and work your way up.. Just like building a house...you need a good foundation to start.. __________________ Mongo...aka Greg RIP Dad RIP Jesse 1981 C30 LQ9 NV4500..http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753598 Mongos AD- LS3 TR6060...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post8522334 Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...63#post8082563 2023 Chevy Z71..daily driver



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