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Mgicm · 12-15-2013, 11:48 AM

Hi everyone
So I ripped off these replacement panels on my 51 AD which were put over the original floors and of course found a mess. Some of it I expected and some I did not. My issue is that the rust extended into the kickpanel area. I am trying to figure out what it SHOULD look like. Does anyone have pictures of the inside of the cab, no floor or maybe just before a replacement floor panel is put in? I am trying to see, specifically the passenger side, what it should look like in the area where the rocker ends, floor support and the kick panel. Is there a replacement sheet metal piece that can be purchased for this area? It is not even the kick panel I am having issues with but behind it..the part that is seen when you take fender off. Will try to get a picture.

When welding in the floor pan, is there a best way to do this? Should it be a perfect fit or ok to overlap just a bit with seam sealer? Looking for advice on this.

thanks!

Atommik · 12-15-2013, 11:52 AM

What year is your truck?

Mgicm · 12-15-2013, 12:03 PM

doh sorry.. 51 AD.. edited post

FOund a pic here - the area I need is the ones with the beading shown here. Where do you get these pieces?

**youngrodder** · 12-15-2013, 01:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mgicm

doh sorry.. 51 AD.. edited post

FOund a pic here - the area I need is the ones with the beading shown here. Where do you get these pieces?

You can get them from most vendors. Here are just a few sources:
http://www.classicparts.com/

https://www.chevsofthe40s.com/

http://www.brotherstrucks.com/

You can also find panels on Ebay.

Marc

**mr48chev** · 12-15-2013, 04:33 PM

I'd think that almost all of the purveyors of AD truck parts stock that panel. They also should have the inner panel if you need it.

Here is the LMC link. I usually check it to see if a part exists just because it is easy to get around in the catalog on and they show somewhat how the parts go together. http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/ca/full.aspx?Page=22

pgf545 · 12-15-2013, 08:16 PM

Take a look at my build page on page 3-5 and there are a few pictures of ours torn apart. I put the front floor, firewall. inner kick panels and the outer cowl panel. I think the outer cowl panel replacement is on page 10. I might have some more pictures if you don't see what you need on those. If you have any questions let me know.

Bernie

Mgicm · 12-16-2013, 10:57 AM

Thanks everyone. I think my confusion is that when i went inside the cab passenger size, there is a kick panel piece there with a large rectangular opening. But when I go to the outside in the cowl/fender area I believe there was a second piece of metal there with tons of bondo on it. Dumb question but should that kick panel be the only piece there?

Also, does anyone have a pic of what the rocker & supports should look like at the front of the cab and also the rear? This guy made his own and there is rocker rust but I cant tell what it is supposed to look like. Where do the floor supports connect.. to the rocker? Trying to see where these floor supports connect and where rocker should end.

Will try to add some pics of what i have going on.

12-15-2013, 11:48 AM	#1
Mgicm Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Nashville, tn Posts: 163	A mess.. sheetmetal nightmare Hi everyone So I ripped off these replacement panels on my 51 AD which were put over the original floors and of course found a mess. Some of it I expected and some I did not. My issue is that the rust extended into the kickpanel area. I am trying to figure out what it SHOULD look like. Does anyone have pictures of the inside of the cab, no floor or maybe just before a replacement floor panel is put in? I am trying to see, specifically the passenger side, what it should look like in the area where the rocker ends, floor support and the kick panel. Is there a replacement sheet metal piece that can be purchased for this area? It is not even the kick panel I am having issues with but behind it..the part that is seen when you take fender off. Will try to get a picture. When welding in the floor pan, is there a best way to do this? Should it be a perfect fit or ok to overlap just a bit with seam sealer? Looking for advice on this. thanks! Last edited by Mgicm; 12-15-2013 at 12:02 PM.

12-15-2013, 11:52 AM	#2
Atommik Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Golden Valley,MN Posts: 639	Re: A mess.. sheetmetal nightmare What year is your truck? __________________ My build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=495795

12-15-2013, 12:03 PM	#3
Mgicm Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Nashville, tn Posts: 163	Re: A mess.. sheetmetal nightmare doh sorry.. 51 AD.. edited post FOund a pic here - the area I need is the ones with the beading shown here. Where do you get these pieces? Last edited by Mgicm; 12-15-2013 at 12:08 PM.

12-15-2013, 04:33 PM	#5
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,710	Re: A mess.. sheetmetal nightmare I'd think that almost all of the purveyors of AD truck parts stock that panel. They also should have the inner panel if you need it. Here is the LMC link. I usually check it to see if a part exists just because it is easy to get around in the catalog on and they show somewhat how the parts go together. http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/ca/full.aspx?Page=22 __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

12-15-2013, 08:16 PM	#6
pgf545 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Santa Fe,Texas Posts: 933	Re: A mess.. sheetmetal nightmare Take a look at my build page on page 3-5 and there are a few pictures of ours torn apart. I put the front floor, firewall. inner kick panels and the outer cowl panel. I think the outer cowl panel replacement is on page 10. I might have some more pictures if you don't see what you need on those. If you have any questions let me know. Bernie __________________ 52 Chevy Truck (Dad's) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=206021

12-16-2013, 10:57 AM	#7
Mgicm Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Nashville, tn Posts: 163	Re: A mess.. sheetmetal nightmare Thanks everyone. I think my confusion is that when i went inside the cab passenger size, there is a kick panel piece there with a large rectangular opening. But when I go to the outside in the cowl/fender area I believe there was a second piece of metal there with tons of bondo on it. Dumb question but should that kick panel be the only piece there? Also, does anyone have a pic of what the rocker & supports should look like at the front of the cab and also the rear? This guy made his own and there is rocker rust but I cant tell what it is supposed to look like. Where do the floor supports connect.. to the rocker? Trying to see where these floor supports connect and where rocker should end. Will try to add some pics of what i have going on.



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