Working on my cab

[nattieleather]

I decided to fix instead of replace. Maybe I'm crazy but it was a money issue more than anything. Anyway here are some pics. Sorry some of the pics were taken with the cell phone.

 

[mhassett]

Wow.
MHassett

 

[GUNNY 155]

I saw the pictures of your cab tub you are working on. Not sure how far you have gotten but I have a tub that has good sheet metal and solid interior structures. Some of the floor supports need work. I am replacing mine with one I picked up that had spent its life at Davis Monthan AFB in the land of warm and dry so zero rust. I also have two fenders which need the typical pacth panels where the head lights mount but otherwise are soild. If any of this will help your cause let me know.

 

[nattieleather]

Gunny,

Thanks for the offer, but I'm just about done with the cab. I have gotten the floor in and I'm just finishing up some things before it goes back on the frame till I can get it media blasted. Funny thing is the fenders are in great condition. Just the drivers side of the cab had problems. Plus shipping a body from Ill to OH was more money than I wanted to spend. I have $150.00 in material and welding wire right now. I'm doing a project on this truck so original diamond tread is not important.

Again thanks for the offer. Here are some more recent pictures.

 

[Carter]

Nice work, looks good.

 

[GUNNY 155]

Looks nice. I am a mechanic from way back so all that stuff is easy. Paint and body work I can do also. Was a pertty good welder at one time but no experience with the new stuff they have now. Which is why I opted for replacement parts. I am hoping to find some one that could use these body parts I would hate to see them back in my house in the form of a new washer and dryer or something like that. Cheers!

 

[majorhitt]

I had some bad areas in my cab, not like yours. You're doing great!

 

[scranch18121]

you must be a very patient guy. lots of work,... but if you have the materials and the time ... why not.

 

[nattieleather]

you must be a very patient guy. lots of work,... but if you have the materials and the time ... why not.

It keeps me off the streets...

Thanks for the comments guys. This project is taking it's time but I'll get there eventually.

 

[ke6rwj]

you got guts, i would walk away from that in a second, but i get your logic...

then again, i've pulled radio's out of the bottom of drums filled with oil water and brought them back..

 

[nattieleather]

I figured what did I have to loose.... If it didn't work and I missed it all up then I could drop a grand or two getting another cab. As it turned out I'm a head of the game money wise. I hope to have a few more pics posted next week.

 

[ranger.41]

nattieleather,
Excellent job! Looks like it will be stronger than original.

 

[nattieleather]

Well I got some more work done. Since I'm switching to hanging pedles I decided that I don't need removeable toe boards so I welded them in. I have more welding to do. I ran out of wire... and once I get the cab back into normal position I will weld the inside to clean it up. Anyway here are some more pictures.

 

[AN/GRC-46]

I commend your effort - and results

 

[dodgedougak]

You are a brave man to take on that kind of resto! All the best, I like your optomism. take lots of pictures.

 

[zout]

WOW - I will take my hat off to you for wanting a challenge and you are doing a good job.

 

[ryker725]

You have more patience than I do with all of the time you're spending on sheet metal.