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VDOG · 04-22-2008, 08:11 PM

THE OTHER BONDO!!

SOMEBODY HELP ME QUICK!!!!

mageckman · 04-22-2008, 08:21 PM

My rockers were done the same way by a previous owner lol Mageck

VDOG · 04-22-2008, 08:29 PM

So now im either going to patch the roof or find another cab.

68shortstep · 04-23-2008, 03:07 AM

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Originally Posted by VDOG

So now im either going to patch the roof or find another cab.

No - No - No ............

Just get new duct tape.

VDOG · 04-23-2008, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by 68shortstep

No - No - No ............

Just get new duct tape.

*Billla* · 04-22-2008, 08:45 PM

What help do you want? Looks ready for paint to me. ;-)

Not going to be a fun repair...have you looked to see how bad it is underneath?

VDOG · 04-22-2008, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Billla

What help do you want? Looks ready for paint to me. ;-)

Not going to be a fun repair...have you looked to see how bad it is underneath?

Nowhere near ready for paint. Here is underneath.

HoupPhotography · 04-23-2008, 04:19 AM

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Originally Posted by VDOG

Nowhere near ready for paint. Here is underneath.

Sure it is, just get some new duct tape......

That's a bummer, from what I've seen on these boards, a PO reunion could be really fun!!!

Longhorn321 · 04-24-2008, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by VDOG

Nowhere near ready for paint. Here is underneath.

EEEWWWWWW!!!

VDOG · 04-24-2008, 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Longhorn321

EEEWWWWWW!!!

Yeah I know, just think, this was done in the early 80's when my uncle (the original owner) still owned the truck. Bodywork back then was very shakey.

bhoeger70 · 04-24-2008, 01:10 AM

do you know what they call duct tape in Eastern North Dakota

chrome

Sinister · 04-22-2008, 08:50 PM

That a bummer. I think I'd try to find a new cab. Good luck...

72BlckButy · 04-22-2008, 09:13 PM

My PO use electrical tape to cover up some of the rust on the bed... mainly there to hold the paint on.

I'll get some pics.

VDOG · 04-22-2008, 09:18 PM

Ok so there is no confusion I added the duct tape to cover the hole. I figured it looked better than a rusted hole in the roof. Now I just need to figure out which way im going to go.

ERASER5 · 04-23-2008, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by VDOG

Ok so there is no confusion I added the duct tape to cover the hole. I figured it looked better than a rusted hole in the roof. Now I just need to figure out which way im going to go.

Step up man! Ditch the duct tape and fix it right! Use FURNACE tape! It is already shinny!

I saw a late 80's Caddy in town this week. The entire chrome rear bumper was "fixed" by the careful application of furnace tape. You could hardly notice. At least my friend couldn't, but then, he is legally blind.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 04-23-2008, 04:09 AM

Hows the rest of the cab? If the rest of the cab is good id just swap a new roof on to it..

VDOG · 04-23-2008, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by FRENCHBLUE72

Hows the rest of the cab? If the rest of the cab is good id just swap a new roof on to it..

The only problem with the new roof idea, im going to have to cut off the roof at the pillars, brace the cab to replace the roof. So why is patching the roof not a good idea?

Psycho71 · 04-23-2008, 04:14 AM

Yeah! Duct tape is cheap, and even available in several color options these days. Just go to your local dirt track shop and pick a hue that suits ya. Tape it over again and it'll last ya another summer. If ya really want to spiff it up, get ya some 3" wide foil tape, and do the whole top of the cab. It'll last longer than duct tape!

Jay

90\87Formula · 04-23-2008, 09:40 PM

You know they have colored duct tape now? There is a color that is pretty close to that paint color. AND it's a lot cheaper than buying a newer cab.

geoman · 04-23-2008, 09:41 PM

mine was like that on the underside of the driprail areas...had a nice coat of skim and primer too

I am grafting in a new patch section onto mine. Depends what the underskin looks like, you may try to find someone cutting one up and replacing that section.

VDOG · 04-23-2008, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by geoman

mine was like that on the underside of the driprail areas...had a nice coat of skim and primer too

I am grafting in a new patch section onto mine. Depends what the underskin looks like, you may try to find someone cutting one up and replacing that section.

You guys are killing me with the jokes, I love it.
On the real I think patching the hole will work for me right now. Im not trying to win the truck show award, I just want it neat and clean right now.

chevguy7 · 04-23-2008, 09:52 PM

Why not just do a convertable or sunroof?

VDOG · 04-24-2008, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by chevguy7

Why not just do a convertable or sunroof?

If it was in the middle, then a sunroof would work. LOL

Mordachai · 04-24-2008, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by chevguy7

Why not just do a convertable or sunroof?

haha, my cab became apparently useless after I sandblasted it. I have since decided to so what you suggested and make it a topless truck. It's killing me to not be able to use it to work when I need to. So I think I'm gonna just scab the floor and cut the top off until I can find another cab.

Vdog- have you looked in all the corners of your cab? the rear cab corners, rockers, cab supports and kickpanel?
I'd decide if it's worth patching or not depending on how much more work it needs, and might be worth finding a better cab if there's alot more rust..

Chances are you'd open that corner of the roof to patch it, only to find the whole inner roof needs some care.

VDOG · 04-24-2008, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Mordachai

Vdog- have you looked in all the corners of your cab? the rear cab corners, rockers, cab supports and kickpanel?
I'd decide if it's worth patching or not depending on how much more work it needs, and might be worth finding a better cab if there's alot more rust..

Chances are you'd open that corner of the roof to patch it, only to find the whole inner roof needs some care.

What makes me want to patch the cab is the prices I find for cabs. One guy wanted $700 just for the cab and when I saw the pictures it look as bad as mine. I did find a whole truck not running, for $300.00 but it was sold two days before I called. The point is, how long do I look for a cab or do I just start working on mine.

04-22-2008, 08:11 PM	#1
VDOG Grand PooBaa Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: LA, CA Posts: 5,302	Duct Tape THE OTHER BONDO!! SOMEBODY HELP ME QUICK!!!! Attached Images

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mageckman Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: New Hampshire,Ohio Posts: 14	Re: Duct Tape My rockers were done the same way by a previous owner lol Mageck __________________ 1972 C-10 LWB 350 3 on the tree

04-22-2008, 08:29 PM	#3
VDOG Grand PooBaa Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: LA, CA Posts: 5,302	Re: Duct Tape So now im either going to patch the roof or find another cab.

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Billla Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Monroe, WA Posts: 3,814	Re: Duct Tape What help do you want? Looks ready for paint to me. ;-) Not going to be a fun repair...have you looked to see how bad it is underneath?

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bhoeger70 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Grand Forks ND Posts: 434	Re: Duct Tape do you know what they call duct tape in Eastern North Dakota chrome __________________ "Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy" Ben Franklin 67 Chevy 1/2 lwb, 67 GMC 1/2 lwb (parts)

04-22-2008, 08:50 PM	#12
Sinister Between Trucks... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 3,830	Re: Duct Tape That a bummer. I think I'd try to find a new cab. Good luck... __________________ Beat it to fit, Paint it to match... Last edited by Sinister; 04-22-2008 at 08:50 PM.

04-22-2008, 09:13 PM	#13
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Duct Tape My PO use electrical tape to cover up some of the rust on the bed... mainly there to hold the paint on. I'll get some pics. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

04-22-2008, 09:18 PM	#14
VDOG Grand PooBaa Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: LA, CA Posts: 5,302	Re: Duct Tape Ok so there is no confusion I added the duct tape to cover the hole. I figured it looked better than a rusted hole in the roof. Now I just need to figure out which way im going to go.

04-23-2008, 04:09 AM	#16
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: Duct Tape Hows the rest of the cab? If the rest of the cab is good id just swap a new roof on to it.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

04-23-2008, 04:14 AM	#18
Psycho71 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kaufman, Tx Posts: 827	Re: Duct Tape Yeah! Duct tape is cheap, and even available in several color options these days. Just go to your local dirt track shop and pick a hue that suits ya. Tape it over again and it'll last ya another summer. If ya really want to spiff it up, get ya some 3" wide foil tape, and do the whole top of the cab. It'll last longer than duct tape! Jay __________________ You only need two tools in life - WD-40 and Duct Tape. If it doesn't move and should, use the WD-40. If it shouldn't move and does, use the duct tape. If a hammer doesn't fix it, you have an electrical problem! Slot Cars, 1:24 Scale, 100MPH@100,000RPM, fastest things on wheels! Last edited by Psycho71; 04-23-2008 at 04:14 AM.

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90\87Formula Registered User $90\87Formula's Avatar$ Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Abilene Texas Posts: 1,756	Re: Duct Tape You know they have colored duct tape now? There is a color that is pretty close to that paint color. AND it's a lot cheaper than buying a newer cab. __________________ Robert Member 1532
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04-23-2008, 09:41 PM	#20
geoman Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Brandon, FL Posts: 335	Re: Duct Tape mine was like that on the underside of the driprail areas...had a nice coat of skim and primer too I am grafting in a new patch section onto mine. Depends what the underskin looks like, you may try to find someone cutting one up and replacing that section. __________________ 1967 Fleetside, Sanford and Son Special Ivory/Blue Vinyl, 350/TH-400/12-bolt

04-23-2008, 09:52 PM	#22
chevguy7 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Washington Posts: 316	Re: Duct Tape Why not just do a convertable or sunroof? __________________ 1970 C10 - ECE 3.5/5 drop, dual exhaust with turbo mufflers, front discs http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=272458 2000 Buick Regal GS - Supercharged 3.8 V6 240hp, 1/4 mile 15 seconds



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