Repairing rusty cab mounts - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

WB72 · 08-17-2017, 04:29 PM

Just wanted to share how I repaired some rusty mounts on the cheap.

I found 1-1/2" Washers will fit the cab mounts perfectly.

Set the washers in place, tack them, cut both pieces at the same time, insert washer, weld up!

Total cost = <$1.00.

silverstreak · 08-17-2017, 06:58 PM

Genius! As long as it's the same gauge or thicker metal. Sure beats welding in a solid patch then getting one of those expensive mega dollar 1 1/2" rotabroach bits to drill the hole.

WB72 · 08-17-2017, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by silverstreak

Genius! As long as it's the same gauge or thicker metal. Sure beats welding in a solid patch then getting one of those expensive mega dollar 1 1/2" rotabroach bits to drill the hole.

Yes the washers are quite thick, Good penetration will keep them there for as long as i will be around.

That is exactly what i was trying to avoid. I'm kinda cheap when i can be.

This could repair could also be done in the frame.

08-17-2017, 04:29 PM	#1
WB72 Before and After Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Leduc, Alberta CANADA Posts: 632	Repairing rusty cab mounts Just wanted to share how I repaired some rusty mounts on the cheap. I found 1-1/2" Washers will fit the cab mounts perfectly. Set the washers in place, tack them, cut both pieces at the same time, insert washer, weld up! Total cost = <$1.00. Attached Images __________________ Not Grandpa's C-20 anymore... 383 Stroker 425HP, 485Ft/Lbs Lowered 3.5" Front / 5" Rear 66,000 miles. Alberta, CANADA

08-17-2017, 06:58 PM	#2
silverstreak Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA Posts: 255	Re: Repairing rusty cab mounts Genius! As long as it's the same gauge or thicker metal. Sure beats welding in a solid patch then getting one of those expensive mega dollar 1 1/2" rotabroach bits to drill the hole.



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