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C10Slim · 08-27-2009, 11:43 AM

So going to cut out and replace the floors and rockers this weekend. The cab is still on the frame and everything. Should I run a piece of angle iron or something across the pillars to make sure everything stays square or will the cab mounts hold it in shape?

chrismoore701 · 08-27-2009, 12:06 PM

I ran a piece of square stock across the door and a piece from that to the floor. better safe than sorry. I had issues on both sides, the first side I did not do it, the cab stretched over 3/8 inch. the other side the weld broke. wrapped a ratchet strap and squeezed it back together. I would do it

Chris

C10Slim · 08-27-2009, 01:16 PM

That's what I was thinking, just to be safe. Kinda be a pain to work around but better than the alternative I guess.

72SWBChevy · 08-27-2009, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by chrismoore701

i ran a piece of square stock across the door and a piece from that to the floor. Better safe than sorry. I would do it

chris

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Driveway Dreams · 08-27-2009, 04:19 PM

Like said above...better safe than sorry. I have never cut a cab or body apart and thought dang, I didn't need all that. It can be tough to work around but it is well worth the time and effort.

08-27-2009, 11:43 AM	#1
C10Slim Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Needville, TX Posts: 283	Brace it up? So going to cut out and replace the floors and rockers this weekend. The cab is still on the frame and everything. Should I run a piece of angle iron or something across the pillars to make sure everything stays square or will the cab mounts hold it in shape?

08-27-2009, 12:06 PM	#2
chrismoore701 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Highland, IN Posts: 2,318	Re: Brace it up? I ran a piece of square stock across the door and a piece from that to the floor. better safe than sorry. I had issues on both sides, the first side I did not do it, the cab stretched over 3/8 inch. the other side the weld broke. wrapped a ratchet strap and squeezed it back together. I would do it Chris

08-27-2009, 01:16 PM	#3
C10Slim Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Needville, TX Posts: 283	Re: Brace it up? That's what I was thinking, just to be safe. Kinda be a pain to work around but better than the alternative I guess.

08-27-2009, 04:19 PM	#5
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: Brace it up? Like said above...better safe than sorry. I have never cut a cab or body apart and thought dang, I didn't need all that. It can be tough to work around but it is well worth the time and effort. __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here.



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