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The back of my cab (49f1) below the window is in porous shape. I have a donor truck but the sheet metal is not much better. I have been scouring the internet but have found no patch panels. Is there a source? I have been toying with getting a bead roll and teaching myself how to make a panel. I'm no stranger to fab work, just haven't done this type. If I did get proficient with the bead roll I could even make some patches for my running boards. If nothing is available I guess I will forced into buying a new tool.
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Thanks for the interest moejr. Back of the cab is noticeably weaker than surrounding sheet metal. I would assume that condensation from the gas tank on the inside and shade from the front of the box on the outside created an atmosphere conducive to rot. I just didn't think I was the only one that experienced this since I've got 2 cabs in basically the same shape. I was hoping for some advise from the very knowledgeable folks on the forum. Maybe it's me or maybe-------it's a secret
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Hi bob, i've never seen anything other than lower rear cab corners offered in the aftermarket for the rear of the cab. I think you've nailed down your choices. New cab; new donor cab; or buy that tool. Good luck with your project. Larry
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Thanks for the interest moejr. Back of the cab is noticeably weaker than surrounding sheet metal. I would assume that condensation from the gas tank on the inside and shade from the front of the box on the outside created an atmosphere conducive to rot. I just didn't think I was the only one that experienced this since I've got 2 cabs in basically the same shape. I was hoping for some advise from the very knowledgeable folks on the forum. Maybe it's me or maybe-------it's a secret
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I also had 2 cabs an f1 and a f4 I ended up using the f4 cab as my truck cab and the f1 became the parts cab I lost a lot of pictures from my build (won’t say anything about how)but there was a hole in the back of the cab made by a ax right at the body line I cut the patch out of the old cab same goes for the patch at the fuel filler. Some trucks must die so others can live
found an old thread that had a pic
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