What replacement peices do I need?

[nickjones810]

Im starting to tear apart my 77 and want to get it ready for paint in the next few months. I am wondering if I should replace the whole floor panels or just get sheetmetal to patch? I know on the drivers side I need a new cab support?(Is that what its called?) Just wondering what everyone else would replace if it was theirs. Thanks for looking!!

[nickjones810]

Some of the passenger

[nickjones810]

Few more and the bed..thanks again !! Also what prep items should I start stocking up on now?

[80midnightchevy]

Looks like you have a lot of work ahead of you. If you have the appropriate tools it'll take a little longer but save money if you just replace the sheet metal. If you're not able to cut and weld, then obviously you can get a new cab and bed. I would look around in Texas or New Mexico if you're thinking of going that route. As for the prep items; http://www.popularmechanics.com/cars/how-to/maintenance/a-diy-guide-to-painting-your-car-15998013

Hope this helps.

[Irish_Alley]

the parts in the cab its kind of up to you and how much you need to replace. if theres no bad spots around the bends then i would use a piece of sheet metal cause no one is going to be lifting your carpet to see it

[roundhouse]

Yikes

Makes me glad we paid $800 to get a truck transported from Arizona

You will have to grind off the paint to see what you have to work with I wouldn't replace the whole floor for just a small patch

They sell patch panels here on the website


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[nickjones810]

Im thinking of patching the bed and floor with sheetmetal because there are no bends around the area, and like what said...it will all be under the carpet but I have no clue where to get something to match the thickness of the metal that is there. On the left I need a whole replacement fender,but it is just a small piece in the rear that needs to be patched. On the right I need the same rear wheel well patch kit I think. I think (far from sure) the right rear fender can be patched. My front clip is clean and so are the inner fender. Is there any larger panel kits other than the one on the main website that is $70?

[80midnightchevy]

There are some websites that sell entire portions for the cab, i.e. floor, a-pillar, roof. I doubt you will need the entire pieces like that but they are available.

[Captkaos]

Have you looked at the catalog here?  http://store.73-87chevytrucks.com/merchant2/

Until you get down to good metal you won't exactly know what you need, but...

Fenders:
http://store.73-87chevytrucks.com/merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=7&Product_Code=4144-100-731L-R&Category_Code=7F

Cab floor if it is just the top:
http://store.73-87chevytrucks.com/merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=7&Product_Code=0850-221-222&Category_Code=C1

Floor support:
http://store.73-87chevytrucks.com/merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=7&Product_Code=0850-309&Category_Code=C1

Cab Corner:
http://store.73-87chevytrucks.com/merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=7&Product_Code=0850-117-118&Category_Code=C1

Rocker panel:
http://store.73-87chevytrucks.com/merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=7&Product_Code=0850-101-102&Category_Code=C1

Wheel arch:
http://store.73-87chevytrucks.com/merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=7&Product_Code=0850-125A-126A&Category_Code=7387Beds

Rear bed floor
http://store.73-87chevytrucks.com/merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=7&Product_Code=0850-095-096&Category_Code=7387Beds