what are u guys doing about the seam on the back of cab - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

*b-rad* · 07-31-2009, 10:10 AM

i m all most done body work but i don't know what to do with this seam option 1 = clean it out and move on. option 2== weld it up and move on. so what did u do

my67chevytruck · 07-31-2009, 10:12 AM

cleaned. cleaned. cleaned.... Then welded the seam.

big_al_71 · 07-31-2009, 10:22 AM

I would clean it out and move on, it is what we did.

Sinister · 07-31-2009, 10:39 AM

You might kick yourself later on if you don't go ahead and weld it up now.

*vegaschevy* · 07-31-2009, 10:44 AM

I think clean clean clean and weld her up. Looks way nicer that way

*b-rad* · 07-31-2009, 10:50 AM

big AL did u go with just cleaning or did u put some kind of sealer in it i want to weld it up but I'm tired of welding i want to start driving and sinister i know u are right about kicking myself later on if i don't go ahead and weld it up now. i hate f--king decision lol
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mclairmo · 07-31-2009, 12:14 PM

If you don't clean and weld now, you will murder youself when rust forms there later. Sealer is temporary, welds are forever.

bagged70 · 07-31-2009, 01:29 PM

I cut mine open and removed about a 1/4 inch then welded it back up to round off the back of the cab

big_al_71 · 07-31-2009, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by b-rad

big AL did u go with just cleaning or did u put some kind of sealer in it i want to weld it up but I'm tired of welding i want to start driving and sinister i know u are right about kicking myself later on if i don't go ahead and weld it up now. i hate f--king decision lol
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I know about descisions, my body guy just cleaned it and used a sealer I dont know what he used but I could find out for you....Mine is been done for over a year now and I have no regrets...

*b-rad* · 07-31-2009, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by big_al_71

I know about descisions, my body guy just cleaned it and used a sealer I dont know what he used but I could find out for you....Mine is been done for over a year now and I have no regrets...

i did this one in 2002 and it still had no rust and all did back then was paint right over it so i thank i will go that rout again. I'm getting lazy lol

68gmsee · 07-31-2009, 03:13 PM

I've got a 68 and a 69. Up until a few years ago, both had the original paint without any rust.

I'm one of those that like the original design look so, I say if it isn't rusted just seal it and with a good paint job you shouldn't have any trouble. Check with the paint shop to see what sealer they recommend.

Security guy · 07-31-2009, 03:45 PM

I just finished mine up as well. Cleaned it really good and put seam sealer in it. I guess I'll find out if that was the best thing to do or not.

19673ontree · 07-31-2009, 04:22 PM

the correct way to do the seam is
#1 clean it out to the bare shiny metal
#2 primer it GOOD with urethane or epoxy primer
#3 after the primer cure's seam seal it with sandable auto body seam sealer
#4 after the seam sealer is dry sand it lightly to obtain a factory look

it will last for year's !

*b-rad* · 07-31-2009, 04:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 19673ontree

the correct way to do the seam is
#1 clean it out to the bare shiny metal
#2 primer it GOOD with urethane or epoxy primer
#3 after the primer cure's seam seal it with sandable auto body seam sealer
#4 after the seam sealer is dry sand it lightly to obtain a factory look

it will last for year's !

cool thanks

**special-K** · 07-31-2009, 06:01 PM

I`m cleaned and primed it.Now I will seal it and prime again.Weld them if you want a custom look,but I`ve never seen a cab with problems in this area the way the factory did it.

dave2953 · 07-31-2009, 06:11 PM

I remember a post awhile back where someone took the seam out of a cab. I want to say that it was Porterbuilt, but it was so long ago I can't remember for sure. I will try to find the post.

07-31-2009, 10:44 AM	#5
vegaschevy Account Suspended Join Date: May 2009 Location: las vegas nv Posts: 1,493	Re: what are u guys doing about the seam on the back of cab I think clean clean clean and weld her up. Looks way nicer that way

07-31-2009, 10:50 AM	#6
b-rad Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: FT STEWART GA Posts: 509	Re: what are u guys doing about the seam on the back of cab big AL did u go with just cleaning or did u put some kind of sealer in it i want to weld it up but I'm tired of welding i want to start driving and sinister i know u are right about kicking myself later on if i don't go ahead and weld it up now. i hate f--king decision lol __________________

07-31-2009, 12:14 PM	#7
mclairmo Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Take Off Posts: 1,908	Re: what are u guys doing about the seam on the back of cab If you don't clean and weld now, you will murder youself when rust forms there later. Sealer is temporary, welds are forever.

07-31-2009, 01:29 PM	#8
bagged70 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: oklahoma Posts: 77	Re: what are u guys doing about the seam on the back of cab I cut mine open and removed about a 1/4 inch then welded it back up to round off the back of the cab

07-31-2009, 03:13 PM	#11
68gmsee Active Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Centrally located between Houston, Austin and Waco. BCS area. Posts: 7,947	Re: what are u guys doing about the seam on the back of cab I've got a 68 and a 69. Up until a few years ago, both had the original paint without any rust. I'm one of those that like the original design look so, I say if it isn't rusted just seal it and with a good paint job you shouldn't have any trouble. Check with the paint shop to see what sealer they recommend. Last edited by 68gmsee; 07-31-2009 at 03:13 PM.

07-31-2009, 10:10 AM	#1
b-rad Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: FT STEWART GA Posts: 509	what are u guys doing about the seam on the back of cab i m all most done body work but i don't know what to do with this seam option 1 = clean it out and move on. option 2== weld it up and move on. so what did u do

07-31-2009, 10:12 AM	#2
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: what are u guys doing about the seam on the back of cab cleaned. cleaned. cleaned.... Then welded the seam. __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470

07-31-2009, 10:22 AM	#3
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: what are u guys doing about the seam on the back of cab I would clean it out and move on, it is what we did. __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

07-31-2009, 10:39 AM	#4
Sinister Between Trucks... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 3,830	Re: what are u guys doing about the seam on the back of cab You might kick yourself later on if you don't go ahead and weld it up now. __________________ Beat it to fit, Paint it to match...

07-31-2009, 03:45 PM	#12
Security guy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sarasota, Fl. Posts: 441	Re: what are u guys doing about the seam on the back of cab I just finished mine up as well. Cleaned it really good and put seam sealer in it. I guess I'll find out if that was the best thing to do or not.

07-31-2009, 04:22 PM	#13
19673ontree CAN'T FIX NOTHIN Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: SOUTHRUST VIRGINIA !!! Posts: 2,112	Re: what are u guys doing about the seam on the back of cab the correct way to do the seam is #1 clean it out to the bare shiny metal #2 primer it GOOD with urethane or epoxy primer #3 after the primer cure's seam seal it with sandable auto body seam sealer #4 after the seam sealer is dry sand it lightly to obtain a factory look it will last for year's ! __________________ 1967 C10 Shortbed Fleetside Small back glass 6 cyl 3spd on the tree 3.08 gears underdash AC

07-31-2009, 06:01 PM	#15
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: what are u guys doing about the seam on the back of cab I`m cleaned and primed it.Now I will seal it and prime again.Weld them if you want a custom look,but I`ve never seen a cab with problems in this area the way the factory did it. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

07-31-2009, 06:11 PM	#16
dave2953 Dave's not here, man Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Winder, Georgia Posts: 2,000	Re: what are u guys doing about the seam on the back of cab I remember a post awhile back where someone took the seam out of a cab. I want to say that it was Porterbuilt, but it was so long ago I can't remember for sure. I will try to find the post. __________________ - 2014 VW Jetta - 2015 VW Jetta - 1966 Ford F-250

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