I need to replace the cab corners on my 87 F250,I know where to get the parts,I need to how to weld them.What type of welder do I need.

 

yo could use a mig but a tig would be best.

 

national parts depot, a sponser has them.

 

I'll be tackling the cab corner project this summer on my 1995 f-150. From what ive gathered from reading and such, the way to do it is to cut off as little as possible off of the truck. (just the rusted parts) and then cut the new piece to fit and weld in place in stages as to not get the sheet metal too hot. If this is wrong, someone please correct me. I've got a mig welder that im gunna try and do mine with. Good Luck

 

Just a thought, but it would probably be a good idea to practice on something before you start doing anything to your truck. It would also be a good idea to have somebody actually there to show you how to do it.

*shrug* I just wouldn't want you guys screwing up good truck

~Matt

 

spik43,
i dont want to screw up my truck either. When i attempt my cab corner project, Im going to call on a old friend and retired body shop worker for assistance. Also why i was aking if anyone else had dont this before to find out if theres anything particular to look for when doing the project. Right now both cab corners are rusting away and look horrible and its driving me nuts.
Ill admit ive never had any automotive body work experience, but Ive worked on alot of old tractor sheetmetal. I restore old farm tractors (mainly two-cylinder John Deeres) and have done alot with sheet metal on them, so i have the basics down alright. As long as i dont screw up too bad on the truck, it will look better than it does now. Any advice from those who have put on new cab corners?