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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Body, Glass & Paint => Topic started by: traumajunkie on January 20, 2015, 09:00:33 am

Title: Newbie here with a few questions
Post by: traumajunkie on January 20, 2015, 09:00:33 am

Hey Guys,

I just picked up my first "PROJECT".  It is a 1984 C10 LB, got it for 600 bucks with 134k original miles, from what I have read it has the normal rusted out cab corners and a hole in each wheel well. I am mechanically ok but not with body work. Can i just buy a new wheel well that bolts up or does it have to be welded or whats the best way to fix this, the shop wants about 800 to weld the 2 corners and fill the holes. Also can I replace the truck bed with a short bed (i dont know if the chassis is any different). Thank you all

Title: Re: Newbie here with a few questions
Post by: Irish_Alley on January 20, 2015, 11:44:43 am

nothing really can get bolted on it has to be welded
(http://store.73-87chevytrucks.com/merchant2/graphics/00000001/outerrocker.jpg)
http://store.73-87chevytrucks.com/merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=7&Product_Code=0850-101-102&Category_Code=C1
(http://store.73-87chevytrucks.com/merchant2/graphics/00000001/cabcorner.jpg)
http://store.73-87chevytrucks.com/merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=7&Product_Code=0850-117-118&Category_Code=C1
we have a store here. parts are good and prices are good also

Title: Re: Newbie here with a few questions
Post by: Captkaos on January 22, 2015, 07:40:58 pm

You can glue those pieces in with body panel glue if you can't weld.
To swap to a short bed you have to shorten the frame.