Please blow up photo and look at the A pillar near the top of the window. The rats had a nest between the header panel and cab. There is rust through in this area. I’m worried about how to form a patch panel for this area and it’s complicated by the inner structure of the A pillar. Any advice will be greatly appreciated. There is one more area in the center of the cab directly above the windshield . This one will be much simpler as it’s not double walled in that area and the panel is much simpler. The rest of the truck is excellent so replacing the whole cab doesn’t make sense. Thanks again.
I would be more concerned with the rot down there by the mirror mount, which will probably compromise the door hinge area. Before you start whittling on metal anywhere, remove the door and windshield and install some temporary braces to maintain the shape of the door and windshield openings. I'd suggest looking for a donor cab with a good A pillar and make a cut that includes a section of firewall and roof instead of patching on the pillar itself. Jerry
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Good advice. I’ll look again but I don’t think there is rot down by the hing, it just might look like it in the photo. The door shuts and fits very well now. I was thinking about finding a cab that isn’t worth salvaging but had good A pillars and sectioning out what I need. I’ve got time to look as I’ll be removing the cab etc. and starting on the running gear in March. Just planning and collecting parts now. Thanks for your response.
