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02-08-2009, 03:02 PM
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Cab floor/firewall question
Is the cab floor welded to the firewall?
I just noticed that I can move the bottom of the firewall away from the floor. Everyday I find more and more rust on this hunk o crap.
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02-08-2009, 04:12 PM
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Re: Cab floor/firewall question
I would assume that is not normal. I'm sure someone more knowledgeable will chime in
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02-08-2009, 04:36 PM
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Re: Cab floor/firewall question
there is a pinch weld where the floor pan turns upward to meet the firewall ... it should be spot-welded solid where there is NO movement.
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02-08-2009, 08:10 PM
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Re: Cab floor/firewall question
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Thanks Shane, that's what I thought.
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02-08-2009, 08:13 PM
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Re: Cab floor/firewall question
Like this... spot welds every two inches or so... this is the bottom of the firewall where with the cab on it's back
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02-09-2009, 08:16 AM
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Re: Cab floor/firewall question
Can this be rewelded with the cab on and engine in place.
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02-09-2009, 09:14 AM
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Re: Cab floor/firewall question
It could but I would cover the engine/tranny with a blanket and weld from the inside. EBfabman always welds the inside seam in addition to the spot welds shown in my pics.
Is it rotted? any pics?
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02-09-2009, 09:39 AM
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Re: Cab floor/firewall question
I haven't gotten into it very far. I was looking at how bad my left kick panel is when I noticed it. I try to get some pictures later on this week.
I'm starting to get real discouraged about this truck.
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02-09-2009, 10:43 AM
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Re: Cab floor/firewall question
I had to replace that area as well... pics in my build thread.
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02-09-2009, 12:49 PM
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Re: Cab floor/firewall question
If the floor and supports are bad I would really look at the full floor with supports you can buy. Saves alot of headaches trying to piece it together. There are a few pics of it in my build thread.
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02-09-2009, 01:51 PM
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Re: Cab floor/firewall question
My only problem with that is I have no way to remove the cab.
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02-09-2009, 02:34 PM
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Re: Cab floor/firewall question
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or rig an engine hoist, or hand it from the garage or a tree... take the doors off and the seat out and you only have a 300lb brick then.
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