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GMC69 · 09-21-2003, 02:31 AM

Well I brought the truck back indoors ( where it was stored for the last 2 years) before what was left of Isabel came on Friday. I noticed that the roof had a crack ( figured it was bondo). I was right. It had to be almost 1/2" in some places and underneath it was dented really bad. So before I get going I know I need a new cab now. It also needed all 4 cab supports and new floor sections on the driver and passenger side, along with one cab corner and the kick panels.

Now since I know the cab is no good and the tailgate is no good, the box well, found one bad spot ( bondo again) and the floor I don't know since it still has the plastic box liner.

The only thing that looks good so far is the front clip, hood, and frame.

Should I just get a better truck and keep this one for parts or just get the metal I need, ( was thinking of getting the LWB stepside box from a 2003, I think it would look sweet with the newer style rounded body lines).

And to top it off, since i now know it will take more $$$ to get it going, it has been put on hold indefinetly.
I have to get my 1990 Bonneville SSE on the road so the fiance has a car to get to work ( I am on the road evryday with our 2003 Malibu).

So make a long ( really long) story short, fix what I have or get another truck ( hard to find a good one up here in Salt Land) and use this one for parts, ( once I get more $$$ I can hide).

Sorry for the long post, just a bit down about it and needed to say it.

krue · 09-21-2003, 03:57 AM

Man that really sucks! Sorry to hear it!

72MARIO · 09-21-2003, 10:00 AM

I would look for a southern truck buying a new box and cab you may as well just get a southern truck. Money wise you wil be in the same place.
Trust me I have been thru it.

Chances are that the rad cradel is shot too.

Sorry.

lukecp · 09-21-2003, 10:11 AM

You can piece together a body pretty easy....and if your frame and drivetrain is in OK shape it wouldn't be a bad idea. Unless you want to keep the truck original......

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 09-21-2003, 10:28 AM

I would replace the cab unless you are a competnet welder and throw on the newer bed I think the look good just look at all the truck's on this board with the newer bed's.

SLS · 09-21-2003, 10:31 AM

Has anyone come up with a way (or panel) to match up the wheel openings when using a later bed. Tha is the main thing I don't like about the upgrade....mis-matched wheel openings.

mcmlxix · 09-23-2003, 02:53 PM

Well it sound like you have a great oportunity for a frame off resto. If you take the sheet metal off; front clip, box and cab. Redo frame and suspension. Clean and /or rebuild engine, trans and rear. Get it reay for a new cab and box while looking for a southern truck with a good body. my 2cents ...

oldsub86 · 09-23-2003, 03:42 PM

Depends what you expect and want etc. If you can do the work yourself, fix what you have and replace later if you can find better. Most of these trucks are a long term work in process and will never be worth what we spend on them anyway so don't get too hung up on now or then - just enjoy.

busterwivell · 09-23-2003, 04:29 PM

If your frame and front end is good, and you are going to put a new box on anyway, I'd find a good cab and swap it out. Then your sheetmetal problems are over, right? If you can't find a good cab up there, I know of lots of them down here (but shipping would be TOUGH)

palallin · 09-23-2003, 04:55 PM

The title to this thread gives me the willies. . . .

GMC69 · 09-23-2003, 11:56 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by palallin
The title to this thread gives me the willies. . . .

Well that is how I felt knowing that once again I have to put my project on hold.

I think I will still be able to sand it down and get a really good look at it and re-evaluate my situation.

09-21-2003, 02:31 AM	#1
GMC69 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Sudbury, Ontario, Canada Posts: 734	Project hit a wall Well I brought the truck back indoors ( where it was stored for the last 2 years) before what was left of Isabel came on Friday. I noticed that the roof had a crack ( figured it was bondo). I was right. It had to be almost 1/2" in some places and underneath it was dented really bad. So before I get going I know I need a new cab now. It also needed all 4 cab supports and new floor sections on the driver and passenger side, along with one cab corner and the kick panels. Now since I know the cab is no good and the tailgate is no good, the box well, found one bad spot ( bondo again) and the floor I don't know since it still has the plastic box liner. The only thing that looks good so far is the front clip, hood, and frame. Should I just get a better truck and keep this one for parts or just get the metal I need, ( was thinking of getting the LWB stepside box from a 2003, I think it would look sweet with the newer style rounded body lines). And to top it off, since i now know it will take more $$$ to get it going, it has been put on hold indefinetly. I have to get my 1990 Bonneville SSE on the road so the fiance has a car to get to work ( I am on the road evryday with our 2003 Malibu). So make a long ( really long) story short, fix what I have or get another truck ( hard to find a good one up here in Salt Land) and use this one for parts, ( once I get more $$$ I can hide). Sorry for the long post, just a bit down about it and needed to say it. __________________ Mike Email: Click here to email me -- 2019 Silvedrado 4x4 1970 Chevy 3/4 ton, 396BB, on air bags

09-21-2003, 03:57 AM	#2
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Man that really sucks! Sorry to hear it! __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

09-21-2003, 10:00 AM	#3
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,052	I would look for a southern truck buying a new box and cab you may as well just get a southern truck. Money wise you wil be in the same place. Trust me I have been thru it. Chances are that the rad cradel is shot too. Sorry. __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD

09-21-2003, 10:11 AM	#4
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	You can piece together a body pretty easy....and if your frame and drivetrain is in OK shape it wouldn't be a bad idea. Unless you want to keep the truck original...... __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg

09-21-2003, 10:28 AM	#5
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,590	I would replace the cab unless you are a competnet welder and throw on the newer bed I think the look good just look at all the truck's on this board with the newer bed's. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

09-21-2003, 10:31 AM	#6
SLS Finish the'71..or bust! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Nashville, TN. Posts: 441	Has anyone come up with a way (or panel) to match up the wheel openings when using a later bed. Tha is the main thing I don't like about the upgrade....mis-matched wheel openings.

09-23-2003, 02:53 PM	#7
mcmlxix Collector of Projects Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 3,106	Well it sound like you have a great oportunity for a frame off resto. If you take the sheet metal off; front clip, box and cab. Redo frame and suspension. Clean and /or rebuild engine, trans and rear. Get it reay for a new cab and box while looking for a southern truck with a good body. my 2cents ... __________________ Rich 1972 K5 Blazer CST Click HERE D60 BIG BRAKE UPGRADE Click HERE

09-23-2003, 03:42 PM	#8
oldsub86 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 695	Depends what you expect and want etc. If you can do the work yourself, fix what you have and replace later if you can find better. Most of these trucks are a long term work in process and will never be worth what we spend on them anyway so don't get too hung up on now or then - just enjoy. __________________ 1968 Chevy - 292 with a powerglide

09-23-2003, 04:29 PM	#9
busterwivell Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Sahuarita, AZ USA Posts: 2,033	If your frame and front end is good, and you are going to put a new box on anyway, I'd find a good cab and swap it out. Then your sheetmetal problems are over, right? If you can't find a good cab up there, I know of lots of them down here (but shipping would be TOUGH) __________________ Bill - Tucson, AZ 47 Chevrolet 2 dr sedan 56 Chevrolet 210 2 dr sedan 66 Chevrolet Malibu 2 dr 4 speed 71 Chevrolet C30 Longhorn 86 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS (Sold) 01 Chevrolet Tahoe IM - BUSTERWIVE@aol.com

09-23-2003, 04:55 PM	#10
palallin Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: St. James, MO Posts: 1,239	The title to this thread gives me the willies. . . . __________________ '69 Longstep K-10: 327/SM465/T-221/Closed Knuckle Dana44/12-bolt.



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