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Feb 13, 2009 | 08:53 PM

tylerbrowntyler

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1965 Cab mounts

Can anyone give me an idea of all the parts I will need to replace all the cab mounts front and rear of my 1965 step side? The cab is currently being supported by 2x4 and bailing wire, most of the cab mounts are rusted away. The rest of the sheet metal is fine just the underside is trashed. If there is a diagram or parts list available it would truly help me trying to order the parts.

Feb 13, 2009 | 09:15 PM

tinman52

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Don't know if any of the sheetmetal parts are available...I fabbed the mounts on my '62 with 2x3 box tube and 16 ga. metal. It's a big job either way. You may have to find a better cab. Any pics of your rust? T/M

Feb 13, 2009 | 09:47 PM

tylerbrowntyler

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The mounts are almost totally gone I don't have any pics. I have found some parts in an aftermarket ford parts catalogue. I guess I need to go west or south to get a new cab?

Feb 13, 2009 | 10:56 PM

daveengelson

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Don't know if any help, here's a pic? Believe DC carries the fronts? With any luck another FTE member may be able to provide resource.

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/n...bodymounts.jpg

Feb 14, 2009 | 06:52 AM

camperspecial65

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If the truck is a 4WD or a 1 ton...with the exception of 1966 F100 4WD then that cab is the same 61 to 4 on all trucks except unibodies and 65-6 1 tons and 1/2 and 3/4 ton 4WD...except the aforementioned 66 F100.
If its a 2wd rig...it would be 65-6 2WD F100-250 ONLY...but INCLUDE 66 F100 4WD

the front mounts are easily attained...but if the floors and their underpinnings are toast as well as the rear cab crossmember then I would hunt for another cab...desert SW or SoCal is where best parts are found...If its gonna be just a driver ...then broaden the search area...but look at the underside in the mounts in particular...

- cs65

Feb 15, 2009 | 06:36 PM

ddavidv

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Front cab mounts and the ends of the rear crossmember are available from vendors such as Carolina Classics. But, it will be a lot of work, and I'd only do it if the floors, roof gutter, etc are in good shape.

I know of a guy in MD who has one all welded up and would probably sell it but it may have to go as a 'whole' truck (it's currently apart).

Apr 4, 2009 | 04:38 PM

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lmc truck parts catalog online has detailed diagrams and parts lists for what you need, but have fun disassembling your whole truck to do the job. got a 69' F-100 in about the same condition