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Cab Complete (pics)

JK5

JK5

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After....

More pics here http://coloradok5.com/photos/showgallery.php/cat/500/ppuser/4275
 
Emmettology 101 said:
Sweet! That things going to be nice when ya get done with it!!! :thumb:
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Thanks...:cool1:

I spent $96 on sheet metal parts..for both sides.
Alot cheaper than anouther cab.
 
Looks good. I got a feeling I'll be into the same type work before too long. Nice job!
 
Thanks...

It's about the 20 th cab....so....I've got it down...
LOL....does yours have Fintstone floors???? :eek:
 
JK5 said:
Thanks...

It's about the 20 th cab....so....I've got it down...
LOL....does yours have Fintstone floors???? :eek:
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Is there any other kind?:ignore::doah:
 
Mastiff said:
Where'd you get the sheet metal?
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Outter rockers - www.absautosupply.com $10 ea
Inner rockers - homemade
cab supports - Tabco $18 ea
floors - sheet metal from my red c2500..
Cab corner - Tremco $18 ea

Right fender - canfield swap $15
Left fender - A&C auto parts $50
right door - canfield swap $100
left door - A friend that makes trips to texas $150

I have a small junkyard in my attic in my barn...
I just raided it...for everything else. :D
 
Thanks! I'll need some new rockers here soon. Did the ones from ABS seem decent? Fit okay, etc?
 
I put a used 1/4 panel on Big red...about 4 years ago.
I just saved the old sheet metal...and used it for patches.;)
 
Mastiff said:
Thanks! I'll need some new rockers here soon. Did the ones from ABS seem decent? Fit okay, etc?
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The fit on ABS's rockers...is close to factory...
They're the best I've used. They are PPG E-coated..too. :thumb: :thumb:
 
Nice pics. Where did you start? I have the same problem. I need to replace the floors(both sides), inner and outer rocker panles, cab corners, and cab supports. Did you have to make any custom parts? I can get almost all the parts but I do not know where to start as far as what piece to weld in first.
 
k10clown said:
Nice pics. Where did you start? I have the same problem. I need to replace the floors(both sides), inner and outer rocker panles, cab corners, and cab supports. Did you have to make any custom parts? I can get almost all the parts but I do not know where to start as far as what piece to weld in first.
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Have you considered just buying a new cab? There's a place nearby here that'll sell an entire cab for $700. Might be worth it if you really care about how the end result looks and factor in your time.

I plan to patch mine up, but I've accepted that it's going to be a beater. I just want to patch the hole in the floor so I don't step through it or die from diesel exhaust while driving. :grin:
 
I want to buy a new cab but the truck will be a beater. I don't know if it worth the time and hassle of welding new stuff on or buying a new cab. I will drive the truck on the street from time to time but mostly off road.
 
Where to start....

Well first...
I mount a door...and rebuilt hinges...get the door to close nice.
In some cases..a com-a-long is needed to PULL the A and B pillars together.
After you get the door to close...next you weld in a temperary brackes between the A and B pillars...
Now you can start cutting the rusted metal..and remove it from the cab.
Next...I grab the new outter rocker...and fit that..so there is a nice gap at the bottom of the door....tac in place..

Now that the outer is in...you can slip the inner rocker...tac-it...
then go to the cab support...and get it welded it..

Then last...is the floor...
I never weld the floor in...until the door shuts nice.

So....You basically start from the OUTSIDE...and work your way in..

I did take some video of the rocker install...want a copy???

Well....have fun...it's alot of work...it took me about 24 hours...to do both sides. :eek:

If I were you....I'd get some 2"x4" rectangle tube...and weld that in...
That's what I did with my trail rig.
 
JK5 said:
Where to start....

Well first...
I mount a door...and rebuilt hinges...get the door to close nice.
In some cases..a com-a-long is needed to PULL the A and B pillars together.
After you get the door to close...next you weld in a temperary brackes between the A and B pillars...
Now you can start cutting the rusted metal..and remove it from the cab.
Next...I grab the new outter rocker...and fit that..so there is a nice gap at the bottom of the door....tac in place..

Now that the outer is in...you can slip the inner rocker...tac-it...
then go to the cab support...and get it welded it..

Then last...is the floor...
I never weld the floor in...until the door shuts nice.

So....You basically start from the OUTSIDE...and work your way in..

I did take some video of the rocker install...want a copy???

Well....have fun...it's alot of work...it took me about 24 hours...to do both sides. :eek:

If I were you....I'd get some 2"x4" rectangle tube...and weld that in...
That's what I did with my trail rig.
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Thanks for the great info. Now I can order the parts. Do you think it was worth doing instead of buying a new cab? If you got the vid let me know how you can send it. Thanks.
 
k10clown said:
Thanks for the great info. Now I can order the parts. Do you think it was worth doing instead of buying a new cab? If you got the vid let me know how you can send it. Thanks.
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Well...being in the "Rust Belt" it's hard to find a cab for under $800...
My cab...resto was about $150.
It takes about 24 hours to change over a cab...so as far as time goes...
I broke even...so...I saved at least $400.

Also..you can make the cab rockers strong than stock..better for the trail.

I have some raw video...that needs edited..I could send...are you in a hurry??
 
JK5 said:
I have some raw video...that needs edited..I could send...are you in a hurry??
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No, not really. The truck is sitting for now. I just want to start before the Spring comes. I have alot more work to do to the truck but I wanted the body done first.
 
k10clown said:
No, not really. The truck is sitting for now. I just want to start before the Spring comes. I have alot more work to do to the truck but I wanted the body done first.
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I'll get something going...
But first...I have to make a copy of a wheeling trip Mudjunkie82 and I went on..
Mud's been asking for 4 months for a copy...LOL...:blush:
 
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