What's the best method to replace cab corners?
 

I'm ready to replace my cab corners on the 55.2, I've looked at some writeups, but am still a little confused.
When cutting the rusted corner, there seems to be some spot welds on the lower inner corner, should I drill those out before the panel will seperate?

Should I overlap the new panel or do a butt weld? I see that some overlap but the issue will be how to fix shrinkage if any from the inside corner, remember that the inner corner will still be there.

If anyone has a how to please post it.

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Heres a how to with pics. Hope it helps.
http://www.brotherstrucks.com/techar...20INSTALLATION
Kim

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Hey man,

This is what I would do. I use butt welds whenever possible. I would only trim away the metal on the cab and keep as much of the good metal as possible. Then I would do all my trimming on the patch. That way if you mess up you could always buy another patch. I have pictures on my site if you could use them. If you are in So Cali I could supervise if you have beer.lol

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I'm in So Cal but in Fontana, that maybe a too far out of the way for you. However if you still want to supervise, I can do gas, beer and food.

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When are you planning on doing this? Do you have the patch panels? I take it you have a mig welder with gas? Beer? and I can look over your project. Sounds like a cool day to me. Really if you need help lets set up a time, I don't mind supervising (helping). PM me

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I've got everything needed, I've already started cutting, I'm only cutting about 6" off the corner because that's where the cancer is, the inner panel also have some cancer in the lower section. I'll need to cut that out also and do some patching there, I'll also treat it with some POR-15 before doing the outter panel.

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I meant to say I don't mind helping and supervising.lol I did my inner and outer cab corners on mine they were so bad.

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I like using a flange tool to give any patch a bit of backing. The other cool part about using a flange is you can drill out holes and use plug welds to line up the panel then do your spots after everything fits perfect. Biggest thing I recommend doing is take your time and give the metal lots and lots of time to cool between welding otherwise you will regret it.

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Thanks all, I'm going to try to do one panel this weekend, I'll be using a mig with gas and taking my time, you all recommend giving lots and lots of time when doing to tacks.

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You know, that's a hell of a nice offer. Won't find many forums like this...

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Well you have my cell number call me if you run into trouble or don't understand something.

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To me that is what building cars and hotrodding is all about help each other out. Plus I just love cutting, hammering, and welding stuff together its how I deal with stress.lol

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That's why I love visiting this forum, the wealth of knowledge and generous offers to help is what so good!
I have one corner cut and will start the other tonight, I'll call you Kabwe if I run into issues that I can't handle.

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Okay

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Well how did it go? Any pics?

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One done, one to go, I have to make part of the right inner fender before doing the outter, I have the outter fender cut and ready to go. I'll try to finish it sometime this week. Will post progress pics later.

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instead of making inner cab corners i Just made a flat piece that fit in the space between the cab and the floor and made it a continuation of the floor, that way I dont have water and other junk just accumulating in those stupid pockets.

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Too late! ;)
I started the inner corner then my welder decided to start messing up, so I stopped.

I'm a newbie with the welder but I managed to finish one corner and started putting the first coat of rage on. Here are some pics. The inner fenders are treated with POR-15.

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Keep going!!! Your doing GREAT! Here is mine.

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looks like you done a good job there pal.

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Thanks for the encouragement.

I'm going to try to finish the inner cab tonight and apply some more mud and sand the other corner.

Will kepp you all posted.

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Here are a couple progress pic from the passenger side:
I will finish tacking tomorrow.

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Good job man

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came out good

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Got some issues on the passenger side corner, It appears that I have some high spots from the welds, so I need to use the hammer and dolly to fix that, however I won't be able to get anything behind the outter corner, the inner corner is blocking. I know I'm moving slow but I want to do it right plus I'm not a accomplished welder/body man. Will send more pics once I have it completed.