JC Whitney cab corners?
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JC Whitney cab corners?
hello.....i dont know anything about bodywork...but im going to fix up my 87 f-150 4x4 after i put a new 5.0L in it. i talked to my body man and he said to get a new bed, and buy cab corners for it, bring the truck to him and he will do the rest. my question is....the JC Whitney cab corners are cheap. is there a reason for that...or are they as good as anyone else? (if anyones got a good bed and tailgaite for my truck im looking) thank you...........oh........long bed....i guess i need to mention that.....oh........duel tanks too.....
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I put JC Whitney cab corners in my '70 10 years ago- they worked fine and are still there. Like any raw metal, make sure you goop 'em up inside and out with something to prevent rust. I used POR 15. I've noticed you can get the back of the cab corners, but not the fronts (they're hollow) I had to make some out of sheetmetal, but I couldn't match the ribs in the original. Wonder why nobody makes 'em?
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I have also put jcw cab corners on my 78' fit good. Check out www.rustfreeparts.com for a bed.
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thanks....you all know your stuff....hey when i pull the bed i was told to bead blast the frame. what should i shoot it with after i do......and should i blast the bottom of the cab too?....thank you
good gotallmighty!!!! 1200.00 for a freakin bed? i found one in the trader off a 90 model for 300...and had a tailgate! 300 obo!
good gotallmighty!!!! 1200.00 for a freakin bed? i found one in the trader off a 90 model for 300...and had a tailgate! 300 obo!
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I've got the bed off of my '75 to replace the cab corners also. I just wire wheeled the frame and i'm going to coat it with Eastwoods black Rust Encapsulator. I'm just brushing it on. Goes on a bit thicker that way and takes a bit more time but looks great. I've used it before and it holds up well. I'll probably top coat it with some of their chassis paint.
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that eastwood stuff looks pretty good.....i might do the same....bead blast the frame and under-cab.....heat the garage...drink a few beers.....and just brush away! how much do you think ill need?
