1970 Rusty ford?!?!?
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1970 Rusty ford?!?!?
Hey guys, I'm new here. Hello 
I just got a 1970 f-100 free from my uncle, this truck was his teenage fun, any how the truck has seen better days and the cab need lots of work, the floors are rotten and the front kick panels are bad also, from what I can tell the cab mounts are ok, there is rust coming out by the top roof along the windshield, my question is: should I find a replacement cab ( if so where do I look) or try welding and fixing this big mess, I'm good with tools (3rd level automotive tech in Canada) and i can weld.
Thanks alot for helping
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I just got a 1970 f-100 free from my uncle, this truck was his teenage fun, any how the truck has seen better days and the cab need lots of work, the floors are rotten and the front kick panels are bad also, from what I can tell the cab mounts are ok, there is rust coming out by the top roof along the windshield, my question is: should I find a replacement cab ( if so where do I look) or try welding and fixing this big mess, I'm good with tools (3rd level automotive tech in Canada) and i can weld.
Thanks alot for helping
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Welcome to FTE pigbait; 'pigbait'? really? There has GOT to be a story there.... I would suggest you check in with your local chapter Regional Chapters - Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums and see if anyone locally has a decent cab they are willing to part with. Most of the chapters seem to have a sort of 'general b.s.' kind of thread and I know I've seen a lot of this type of discussion in the Oregon chapter.
I would suggest you check in with your local chapter Regional Chapters - Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums and see if anyone locally has a decent cab they are willing to part with. Most of the chapters seem to have a sort of 'general b.s.' kind of thread and I know I've seen a lot of this type of discussion in the Oregon chapter.
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Seems like our bud Garbz loves to build but even he has been months on his last project. Do you have months to apply to an old rust bucket truck?
I have done it both ways and say replace not rebuild. Take your time looking for a cab. You can find one.
John
I have done it both ways and say replace not rebuild. Take your time looking for a cab. You can find one.
John
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I say replace as well. I found a good cab for $200. I had it sandblasted, which showed up some small holes in the floor. New floor pans are in, and it's good-2-go. I feel better knowing the cab has been off, I've seen all sides of it, and fixed what was necessary -- rather than piecemeal tacking on bits of metal...
Now, I gotta install the bugger
darrell
Now, I gotta install the bugger
darrell
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