Body work
Laughing Gas
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 797
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From: Cape Coral FL
Yes, that is what I am doing. I have replaced both of the front cab corners and repaired the floor and am getting ready to do the rear corners soon. I have some pictures in my gallery. I would not recommend this for a show truck but for a daily driver I think it should be fine.
Lead Driver
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 8,094
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From: Brentwood, TN
I guess it's possible but the little bit of time you save by leaving the cab bolted to the frame is more than lost trying to work around it. If you have that much rust in the lower section of the cab then I will guarantee you that the front cab mount pads are rusted and collapsed. Take the cab off and do it right, you'll never regret it...
Hotshot
Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 16,887
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From: SE Wisc. (the Rust Belt)
Remember to braces everything before cutting or taking the cab off. If the floor is rusted enough to merit replacement it just may buckle as you're taking it off the frame. Also, if it's not properly braced when you start cutting, and welding, you're running the high chance of having major distortion. Brace front to back in the door openings and criss cross the cab. Nothing fancy, just strongly tack whatever you can find for bracing.
Senior User
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 454
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From: Sugar Land & Bandera, TX
This may be pretty obvious but should be mentioned, please be sure to remove your fuel tank 1st before you start grinding, cutting or welding near it. Draining it only is not enough as you still have fumes.
Elder User
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 956
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From: Bend, Oregon
Pappy, I left my cab on the frame, I just finished my front drive cowl, lower A piller, new mount and rocker, with some floor as well...I must say, it went alright but changing out the front mounting bracket, rubber, and bolt was a bear, I also, braced cause I didn't want to risk even the slightest tweek...however, after replacing the new hradwear, my cab it tweeked maybe I straightened it out with the new stuff, not sure, but the door is recessed in...I think the A piller may have been twisted from all those years of opening and closing, slamming etc...I also, took out my gas tank as I am moving it to the rear...look in my gallery you'll see the mess...here's the link to that post with pics https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/8...-progress.html
