I mentioned you, because of the "rust free" trucks in your area
The amount of work one has to put into a cab, to replace the rust, many times could offset the cost of shipping

I'm sure you can find a cab in your area for him, and set the wheels in motion.

 

These old Ford truck are cheap around here and you're right, I could find one around here, but a lot depends on where he lives. Midwest or back east and it would take more money than it's worth just to get it to him. What's your location OP?

 

Whole truck wasn't worth it to me, personally, but a cab on a pallet, truck freight won't be that bad.


Looked it up, a pallet load, banded, your house to mine, 800 lbs, $449

That is less that it would cost to put a floor pan in

 

Not too bad Charlie, but since I don't have any dentside cabs right now, so I'd have to buy a truck, and that could cost $1,000... Now we're up to $1,500 (shipped) for a cab...

 

That would depend on the OP

His truck looked right nice, could be a family piece.

I have one here, I'd do about anything to keep alive.......

 

I live in Minnetonka minnesota and the truck is real solid witch is hard to come by in my area salt has got the best of them a little rust I'm my area is a fist sized hole. What do you think about just changing the roof not the whole can because the interior is so nice

 

Minnetonka mn

 

It can be done depending on your skills. Looking at your pictures, it looks like the A and B pillars are bent inward and would have to be straightened also. Have you ever done any major body work before?

 

No I haven't I know how to weld and fabricate but haven't done any madjorley repairs time Isent an problem and I watch a few videos about it and I think I can do it
Here's a pic of the door alignment all the boots still close and no glass was broken when the tree fell on it
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From the pictures I saw the cab replacement seems to be the best choice.
If you are really willing to get into a long term project, lots of time, lots of work and have major skills, experience, tools and equipment the roof replace is an option. An expert professional welder skill set will be a must have.

I just don't see anything being done without pretty much stripping the interior down to a bare metal shell anyway if you do the roof replace / welding / fabrication route.

 

Welding iron and sheet metal are two completely different things. When you weld sheet metal it has a tendency to stretch and you have to know how to shrink the metal back. Steep learning curve, but it can be done. I would look around you for a parts truck with major rust on the lower body, but a cab top in good shape and give it a go. If you can't get it done you can always look for another cab then. If you can't find a good donor around there I can look and see if I can find a good roof here and ship it out to you, or if you send pictures of your progress I can help with instructions...

 

Ok thanks I will start looking for a doner cab

 

2nds on the doner cab



Unles we're gonna CHOP it!!!!!

 

I'm going to chop it any truck around me the floors will be gone the truck with the dent is from Tennessee
Any ideas on how to leave most of the interior in when doing the chop