rust on the c20

[1963chevyc20]

is this a common rust spot ? how do i fix it?

[1963chevyc20]

here are some shots of the floor pans

[1963chevyc20]

here is some more

[1963chevyc20]

whoops. i put the carb pick in there! and that pile of crap came out of the truck when i pulled the seats and the rubber mat.

[1963c-10]

Yes, common rust areas. You will need to purchase new cab mounts and floor pans or make your own. (easier to purchase for most of us.) If the rust is that invasive, you will want to look at the inner/outer rockers, lower a-pillers and cab corners also. They will need to be welded in and check out about 50% of the build threads for different methods of installation.

Other common areas: hood: front, side edges and inner supports, roof lip, air vent pocket bottoms, front/rear or front fenders, grill supports, radiator supports, and the beds very. Most common issues I see with both fleetside and stepside is front bed panels, rear cross sills and the tailgates always take a beating.

It'd do you some good to look in the FAQ's section...will answer a lot of your questions and is a great resource to help any member educate themselves on these trucks and many great write ups on different projects and upgrades.
Link: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559678

[1963chevyc20]

sounds good. thanks.

[1963chevyc20]

oh. would that floor support be the rear one?

[1963c-10]

4 supports for the cab....2 forward and 2 rear. They sit on the frame mounts and bolt the cab to the frame. The bushings rest between the cab mounts and the frame mounts.

[1963chevyc20]

k. thanks. yes i do have rust on the side of the hood. where it meets the cawell. a nice hole on each side. i have rusted out bed arches, kick panels.... AHHHHH when does the list end!!

[1963c-10]

Originally Posted by 1963chevyc20

k. thanks. yes i do have rust on the side of the hood. where it meets the cawell. a nice hole on each side. i have rusted out bed arches, kick panels.... AHHHHH when does the list end!!

Welcome to the world of classic trucks!!!! Do not let it discourage you though. Time, money, tools, experience (both good and bad) and parts will get you through it and in no particular order.

[1963chevyc20]

Originally Posted by 1963c-10

Welcome to the world of classic trucks!!!! Do not let it discourage you though. Time, money, tools, experience (both good and bad) and parts will get you through it and in no particular order.

i could not agree more. there have been times where i throw tools across the yard and think about selling the old thing. but i cant do it. i have tried. the poor old thing just needs some good ol loving. with time it can and will be done!

[1963c-10]

A positive attitude and a lot of patience helps tons!!

[1963chevyc20]

yes sir! and sometimes some of this

[ls60apache]

hello I just finished up those same areas on my 60 and yes patience is key and when it gets frustrating and seems theres no end just walk away for a bit relax and look at all those finished trucks on this forum for encouragement. I have owned my truck since 81 its on its second go around now...now im off to fix the rust above the w/s. good luck!! obtw measure measure measure and make reference marks before cutting out old metal

[1963chevyc20]

yea. i will make sure to do so. atleast my truck doesnt look like this

[1963c-10]

True, but they also make a complete floor replacement for the 67-72 and they don't for the 60-66. This would be a good candidate for a complete floor.

[1963chevyc20]

hahaha yea!

[1963chevyc20]

or should i say rust yeah!

[1963chevyc20]

Originally Posted by 1963c-10

True, but they also make a complete floor replacement for the 67-72 and they don't for the 60-66. This would be a good candidate for a complete floor.

believe it or not it turned out very nice tho