leweymeister Posted June 20, 2016 Share Posted June 20, 2016 So this dumptruck got put on its side on a soft shoulder. Wondering if anyone has any input on whether or not this a reparable injury for offroad use. It parallelogramed the cab slightly such that the driver's window is popped out in the top corner, but other than that the damage is all on the passenger side. Always a good idea to remember that end dumps can't side dump! Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted June 20, 2016 Share Posted June 20, 2016 In todays world the answer would be no BUT I think you may well be surprised how good you can get that cab to look with just blocks of wood and jacks and some time What ever you dont use a hammer you will stretch the steel and then it will be stuffed Paul 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post david wild Posted June 20, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted June 20, 2016 Put a new cab on it, no biggy, plenty of them around, good luck 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theakerstwo Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 Then dont raise your bed unless its level even if he does want it here. Quote glenn akers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtymilkman Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 She junk. Find a cab. Way quicker and easier way to fix. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leweymeister Posted June 24, 2016 Author Share Posted June 24, 2016 Thanks for the replies. Im looking for cabs. Anyone know of anyone with one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kscarbel2 Posted June 24, 2016 Share Posted June 24, 2016 Why replace that cab when an experienced body man can repair it ? Unless you can obtain a cab extremely cheap..........but then you still have the time-consuming task of swapping over. I real body man can bang that out. Otherwise, panels should still be available. Patch the fiberglass sunvisor and buy a right windshield (9QT521AM). And isn't it possible to swap out the Maxi-Glas door with the later steel door, meaning, if you can find a good used door of either type. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superdog405 Posted June 24, 2016 Share Posted June 24, 2016 The door swap is possible , but some of the newer doors have a different limiter strap set up that can be a pain to make work together and keep it from going out to far and taking the paint off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtymilkman Posted June 26, 2016 Share Posted June 26, 2016 On 6/24/2016 at 3:25 AM, kscarbel2 said: Why replace that cab when an experienced body man can repair it ? Unless you can obtain a cab extremely cheap..........but then you still have the time-consuming task of swapping over. I real body man can bang that out. Otherwise, panels should still be available. Patch the fiberglass sunvisor and buy a right windshield (9QT521AM). And isn't it possible to swap out the Maxi-Glas door with the later steel door, meaning, if you can find a good used door of either type. With body shop labor rates and being the cab is tweaked it'll cost an arm and a leg to repair. And it'll never be exactly right. There will always be wind noise or rattles. To swap the cabs doesn't take talent like body work does. Any one of us can change a cab out. But as for body work, a average fool like me could never do that on my own. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted June 26, 2016 Share Posted June 26, 2016 1 hour ago, Dirtymilkman said: With body shop labor rates and being the cab is tweaked it'll cost an arm and a leg to repair. And it'll never be exactly right. There will always be wind noise or rattles. To swap the cabs doesn't take talent like body work does. Any one of us can change a cab out. But as for body work, a average fool like me could never do that on my own. Average for labor rate basic body work in VA averages $53 an hour, Structural work is $65 per hour, prep and paint labor is $40 per hour, Chassis labor is $70 per and mechanical is $90 per hour. Add the cost of body panels, paint and misc hardware and glass you will be in it deeper than a cab swap by far. Plus figure the down time in months not weeks. My humble opinion, cab swap. Paul 2 Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtymilkman Posted June 26, 2016 Share Posted June 26, 2016 I have put steel doors on cabs that had the maxiglass doors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felicello122 Posted July 10, 2016 Share Posted July 10, 2016 I have a nice steel door for you, older one off a 1999 I believe, perfect shape, needs all interior parts and glass, 914 -474-7383 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felicello122 Posted July 10, 2016 Share Posted July 10, 2016 I have a sun visor also Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjc transport Posted July 10, 2016 Share Posted July 10, 2016 i would have to agree, 2 men can swap the cab and have it road ready in one long day. Quote when you are up to your armpits in alligators, it is hard to remember you only came in to drain the swamp.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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