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Dads64 · 03-24-2014, 10:13 PM

OK guys, I have finally to start working on the '66 cab to go on '64 short step frame. Here a couple of pics of the floors, just wondering how one goes about repairing the firewall portion of the floor. I don't seem to see any panels past the floor. Also, are there panels for the kick panel area by the vents?

Sorry for dumb questions but this is my first try at this.

Jay

**pdxhall** · 03-25-2014, 12:18 AM

There are no patch panels available for the firewall portion of the floor. You have to either fab some up with sheet metal or find a donor cab with good metal. You can buy patch panels for the kick panels. From the looks of it you will probably be needing inner and outer rockers and possibly door pillar bottoms which are also available in patch panels. Check through some of the build threads. Alot of us have went through the same thing and worse. Good luck.

LT1 Burb · 03-25-2014, 01:12 AM

Might be easier to come and buy my rust free AC cab!

shortbed70 · 03-25-2014, 08:26 AM

Fab panels.... There not that hard and can be done in a vise.

racecougar · 03-25-2014, 10:07 AM

Yep, you'll need to make patch panels for the lower firewall. I did the bead rolls first, then worked off them to find my bend lines.

Both sides needed replacement sheetmetal on mine.

Dads64 · 03-25-2014, 10:25 AM

Funny, I was just reading though your build. It will be rough for me as I haven't even welded since high school (we get into how long ago that was) and have never done it on a vehicle. But it has to get done.

I have noticed that this trans hump in this 66 Cab that I am trying to use to replace my 64 cab is low and does not look to be bolted in. The 64 had a 4 speed in it and the hump was higher and bolted in, is this going to be an issue? I am going auto in the build.

Thanks for all the help guys.

Jay

Jeff La · 03-26-2014, 09:25 PM

You should be fine with the low hump and an auto.

tismy65 · 04-27-2015, 08:28 PM

What gauge sheet metal did you use for patch panels 16 or 18 ga.

padresag · 04-27-2015, 10:19 PM

this has been posted several times before and unfortunately we do not have Wood here any more to put it in the FAQ section. scroll down and some more on the next page
http://directsheetmetal.com/Store/in...ort=20a&page=2
ron

**aerotruk63** · 04-28-2015, 06:07 AM

Some simple leaf brake work, then a hard wood die and a big hammer made this drivers side replacement piece.

**pimpston65** · 04-28-2015, 08:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aerotruk63

Some simple leaf brake work, then a hard wood die and a big hammer made this drivers side replacement piece.

who made that panel? i need that piece bad!!!

Softpatch · 04-28-2015, 09:14 AM

I wish I had those skills Nice work

**aerotruk63** · 04-28-2015, 04:47 PM

I made that panel pimpston65, I'm not all just good looks you know! lol

**pimpston65** · 04-28-2015, 04:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aerotruk63

I made that panel pimpston65, I'm not all just good looks you know! lol

so how much, good looking to make me one???

racecougar · 04-28-2015, 09:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pimpston65

who made that panel? i need that piece bad!!!

See the link in post #9. That piece is available now.

russellrox · 04-29-2015, 12:41 PM

does direct sheetmetal ship to saskatchewan Canada.

russellrox · 04-29-2015, 12:55 PM

guess I just answered my own question, I just ordered a set of toeboards, 75.00 shipping to my door. Thanks for the link racecougar.

Jeff La · 05-01-2015, 11:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pimpston65

so how much, good looking to make me one???

**aerotruk63** · 05-01-2015, 12:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeff La

Laughing at my looks?

**pimpston65** · 05-01-2015, 12:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aerotruk63

Laughing at my looks?

your a good looking french man, im not above saying nice things bout a man!!!

**aerotruk63** · 05-01-2015, 01:00 PM

lmao!!!

Jeff La · 05-01-2015, 09:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aerotruk63

Laughing at my looks?

Hell no. I'm waiting to see if it works, I need that floor also.

**LostMy65** · 12-20-2015, 01:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by padresag

this has been posted several times before and unfortunately we do not have Wood here any more to put it in the FAQ section. scroll down and some more on the next page
http://directsheetmetal.com/Store/in...ort=20a&page=2
ron

Yeah, he did a lot of work on the FAQs, and kept them up to date. He doesn't hardly post over at Classic Forums either.
.
I came across this thread because I'm looking for replacement cab floor pan mounting washers with the cup to recess the mounting bolt head.

padresag · 12-20-2015, 01:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LostMy65

Yeah, he did a lot of work on the FAQs, and kept them up to date. He doesn't hardly post over at Classic Forums either.
.
I came across this thread because I'm looking for replacement cab floor pan mounting washers with the cup to recess the mounting bolt head.

those washers shouldn't be to hard to make. you would just need some heat and a form of sorts to be able to stretch the metal with a hammer or what ever will do the job
ron

**LostMy65** · 01-19-2016, 09:51 PM

Found these for $10 shipped.
Strut caps.

03-24-2014, 10:13 PM	#1
Dads64 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Minot, ND Posts: 60	Cab Floor OK guys, I have finally to start working on the '66 cab to go on '64 short step frame. Here a couple of pics of the floors, just wondering how one goes about repairing the firewall portion of the floor. I don't seem to see any panels past the floor. Also, are there panels for the kick panel area by the vents? Sorry for dumb questions but this is my first try at this. Jay Attached Images

03-25-2014, 12:18 AM	#2
pdxhall Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 2,054	Re: Cab Floor There are no patch panels available for the firewall portion of the floor. You have to either fab some up with sheet metal or find a donor cab with good metal. You can buy patch panels for the kick panels. From the looks of it you will probably be needing inner and outer rockers and possibly door pillar bottoms which are also available in patch panels. Check through some of the build threads. Alot of us have went through the same thing and worse. Good luck. __________________ Sanity'66 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=515110 Long bed, Fleetside, Small back window I've Done So Much, With So Little, For So Long, That Now I Can Do Anything With Nothing.

03-25-2014, 01:12 AM	#3
LT1 Burb Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Winchester Oregon, formerly Vancouver BC Posts: 2,949	Re: Cab Floor Might be easier to come and buy my rust free AC cab!

03-25-2014, 08:26 AM	#4
shortbed70 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Forney TX Posts: 4,512	Re: Cab Floor Fab panels.... There not that hard and can be done in a vise. __________________ Troy 1965 Chevy Bagged,361 sbc,voodoo cam,1.5 full roller rockers,patriot 185cc vortec heads 2.02-1.60,vortec weiand polished intake,demon carb my truckhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=332884 Big Red Dog build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=572274

03-25-2014, 10:07 AM	#5
racecougar Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Imperial, MO Posts: 999	Re: Cab Floor Yep, you'll need to make patch panels for the lower firewall. I did the bead rolls first, then worked off them to find my bend lines. Both sides needed replacement sheetmetal on mine. __________________ Rod @ AzzKicker Cars 1965 C10 SWB - Build Thread

03-25-2014, 10:25 AM	#6
Dads64 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Minot, ND Posts: 60	Re: Cab Floor Funny, I was just reading though your build. It will be rough for me as I haven't even welded since high school (we get into how long ago that was) and have never done it on a vehicle. But it has to get done. I have noticed that this trans hump in this 66 Cab that I am trying to use to replace my 64 cab is low and does not look to be bolted in. The 64 had a 4 speed in it and the hump was higher and bolted in, is this going to be an issue? I am going auto in the build. Thanks for all the help guys. Jay

03-26-2014, 09:25 PM	#7
Jeff La Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Donaldsonville, La. Posts: 1,024	Re: Cab Floor You should be fine with the low hump and an auto.

04-27-2015, 08:28 PM	#8
tismy65 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Hurst,Texas Posts: 48	Re: Cab Floor What gauge sheet metal did you use for patch panels 16 or 18 ga.

04-27-2015, 10:19 PM	#9
padresag Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sidney,b.c. Posts: 4,425	Re: Cab Floor this has been posted several times before and unfortunately we do not have Wood here any more to put it in the FAQ section. scroll down and some more on the next page http://directsheetmetal.com/Store/in...ort=20a&page=2 ron

04-28-2015, 06:07 AM	#10
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,625	Re: Cab Floor Some simple leaf brake work, then a hard wood die and a big hammer made this drivers side replacement piece. __________________ 1963 *Chevrolet Truck* Literature LINK: https://picasaweb.google.com/113840717762774560215 YouTube Channel with 20+ Original *Chevrolet Truck* Salesmen, Mechanics & Service Department Training Slideshows. https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...otruk63&page=1 Last edited by aerotruk63; 04-28-2015 at 06:18 AM.

04-28-2015, 09:14 AM	#12
Softpatch Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Vashon WA Posts: 969	Re: Cab Floor I wish I had those skills Nice work __________________ My Spelling is Not Incorrect...It's 'Creative' . . 1966 C-20 .....Swap 91 G-30(5.7 FI)/4L80E http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=789617 59 Viking Revival .. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632341

04-28-2015, 04:47 PM	#13
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,625	Re: Cab Floor I made that panel pimpston65, I'm not all just good looks you know! lol __________________ 1963 *Chevrolet Truck* Literature LINK: https://picasaweb.google.com/113840717762774560215 YouTube Channel with 20+ Original *Chevrolet Truck* Salesmen, Mechanics & Service Department Training Slideshows. https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...otruk63&page=1

04-29-2015, 12:41 PM	#16
russellrox Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: saskatchewan Posts: 172	Re: Cab Floor does direct sheetmetal ship to saskatchewan Canada.

04-29-2015, 12:55 PM	#17
russellrox Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: saskatchewan Posts: 172	Re: Cab Floor guess I just answered my own question, I just ordered a set of toeboards, 75.00 shipping to my door. Thanks for the link racecougar.

05-01-2015, 01:00 PM	#21
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,625	Re: Cab Floor lmao!!! __________________ 1963 *Chevrolet Truck* Literature LINK: https://picasaweb.google.com/113840717762774560215 YouTube Channel with 20+ Original *Chevrolet Truck* Salesmen, Mechanics & Service Department Training Slideshows. https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...otruk63&page=1



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01-19-2016, 09:51 PM	#25
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,460	Re: Cab Floor Found these for $10 shipped. Strut caps. __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

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