please help - cab "kneeknocker" rust

[bighunting]

Has anyone ever tried to repair rust in the "kneeknocker" section of a 60-63 cab? Please see photo. Is it possible to repair in this location without comprising the structural integrity of the cab, or should I just find myself a better cab? I'd much prefer to keep the cab I have if this can be repaired.

As far as a better cab, it seems they're all on the west coast. How do I arrange shipping of something that large?

Appreciate your help.

[ozzyman]

Check the build threads but most will weld in supports while making extensive repairs to the cab. I have limited experience but I would guess anything can be repaired with enough know how and determination.


As far as shipping a cab, get in contact with a few freight carriers and give them dimensions and weight plus starting and ending locations. Might cost a bit but be much easier in the long run

[bighunting]

Ozzyman,

Thank you for your suggestions. I've looked around and couldn't really find much on repairing or replacing the A pillars on a 60-63 cab. Hopefully, someone else here can point me in the right direction. Just want to know what I would be getting myself into.
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[steve'62]

No advice here just wanted to say I've smashed my knee on that thing several times! Thought it was funny you called it a knee knocker!
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[k1rodeoboater]

it's doable. Just brace above, below, and between the braces vertically as well...think H turn sideways with one more vertical to keep things square.

[bighunting]

Thanks k1. Appreciate the advice.
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[65sw]

bighunting, I have a cab Im using the rear window section out of and I think the kneeknocker section is good and solid. If your interested let me know.

[aerotruk63]

[62 bigwindow]

I have a 63 cab small back window... has some rust above windshield but I think should be good in the areas yours is rusted.. I am in NC between Statesville and Winston Salem
if your interested I can send you some pictures of what I have....

[bighunting]

Thanks aerotruck. As always, very helpful.

65sw - sent you a PM. 62bigwindow as well.

Thanks
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[gofastnut]

Ya know, It's great to see guys helping each other out, seems like alot on this forum. Not so much on some of the other ones...

[ohmaback]

65sw any chance you would sell the front half of the roof? thanks