'66 cab mount repair / replace
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Tuned
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'66 cab mount repair / replace
I thought I'd only be replacing the floor on my '66 F100, but when I cut out the old floor, I found the cab mount / floor support had more rust in it than I had bargained for.
I'm debating whether or not to weld in a few patches in the original one, or to cut it out with an air chisel and weld in a new one (BOTP price is only $26.95).
I figure I'll have to remove the cab mount bushing, slightly jack the cab up off the frame-mount, chisel out old cab mount, then weld in new.
Any opinions as to which way to go?
I'm debating whether or not to weld in a few patches in the original one, or to cut it out with an air chisel and weld in a new one (BOTP price is only $26.95).
I figure I'll have to remove the cab mount bushing, slightly jack the cab up off the frame-mount, chisel out old cab mount, then weld in new.
Any opinions as to which way to go?
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I would re look at the 25 buck part a second time.
DC has the best on the market and there 85 bucks a side.
They are correct to the ford stampings originally installed.
You can buy them from FTE supporters.
Garbz
DC has the best on the market and there 85 bucks a side.
They are correct to the ford stampings originally installed.
You can buy them from FTE supporters.
Garbz
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Tuned
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BOTP didn't show it in their catalog...but on line show the following picture...and $21.95 price for p/n CB0085.
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BOTP
This seems to be the floor-stiffener piece (but is listed as cab mount)...but I also need the vertical section that is in the wheel well area (and has inspection plate).
(isn't BOTP a sponsor / supporter of FTE?).
LMC shows more the full piece that I'm looking for, for $29.95.
I'll post a picture (in a few minutes...once I figure out how) of what my existing rusted one looks like -- the real question is should I patch it or replace it. Opinions?
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BOTP
This seems to be the floor-stiffener piece (but is listed as cab mount)...but I also need the vertical section that is in the wheel well area (and has inspection plate).
(isn't BOTP a sponsor / supporter of FTE?).
LMC shows more the full piece that I'm looking for, for $29.95.
I'll post a picture (in a few minutes...once I figure out how) of what my existing rusted one looks like -- the real question is should I patch it or replace it. Opinions?
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