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Offline mean79

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cab roof repair
« on: September 17, 2009, 09:40:33 pm »
the 86 i just bought was rolled on its side and bent the passenger door in and put a big dent in the crease on the top is there any way of repairing this or is it better to get another cab? i can get one and alot of other parts which route would be best.

Offline 80stepsideguy

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Re: cab roof repair
« Reply #1 on: September 17, 2009, 09:50:41 pm »
If its creased it could be buckled.. I say swap cabs....

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Offline joesgarage71

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Re: cab roof repair
« Reply #2 on: September 18, 2009, 08:11:06 pm »
unless your a body man make the swap.
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Offline mean79

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Re: cab roof repair
« Reply #3 on: September 20, 2009, 09:49:21 pm »
got ya im no body man,whatdo i need to unhook on the cabs besides all the wires linkages and the bolts to the frame anything else? and the steering

Offline hotrod24

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Re: cab roof repair
« Reply #4 on: September 20, 2009, 10:12:27 pm »
dont forget the parking brake cable ;D
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Offline Chevalade

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Re: cab roof repair
« Reply #5 on: September 21, 2009, 07:07:02 am »
And the heater hoses....

Offline mean79

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Re: cab roof repair
« Reply #6 on: September 21, 2009, 08:13:37 pm »
alright whenever i can pull it out to the field and get it outta the woods ill have whack at it.i have a feeling its going to be alot of busted knuckles and bad words. idk ive never attempted it so it might not be to bad.fingers crossed