Brace not shown in parts book - lower part of cab under doors

[lostviking]

There is a panel that extends along the lower cab, under the door. Mine has a angled bracket/brace that goes over the top of the frame, but isn't attached to anything. I don't see any holes where it might have been bolted down.

Does anyone else have this? If so, how is it attached to the frame? Or is it?

It seems like it should be bolted to the top of the frame under the cab, but I wanted to see if anyone else has it.

Thanks,

Tim

[Young Ed]

These? They are welded to the floor. See if there is a broken spot weld or 2

 

 

 

[lostviking]

Thank you. That is the brace.

 

Tim

[PT81PlymouthPickup]

21 hours ago, Young Ed said:

These? They are welded to the floor. See if there is a broken spot weld or 2

 

 

 

Ed, I'm curious what the rectangular opening is for?  My 39 1/2 ton cab does not have that.

[Young Ed]

11 minutes ago, PT81PlymouthPickup said:

Ed, I'm curious what the rectangular opening is for?  My 39 1/2 ton cab does not have that.

On my truck is doesn't do anything. There is just a screwed down metal cover. Apparently on the larger trucks which had air brakes the battery was moved to the passenger side under that cover.

[lostviking]

Got a good look today. I don't know what the PO did with the brace, but there is no sign of any weld. I'm guessing he just flopped it up it there. Been a few WTF moments going through this truck. I'll check the passengers side once I can get to that side again. Maybe that will give me a clue as to what I should do. I'm pretty sure I have enough room around the frame to reach up there with my MIG and tack it into place, but I'll need to use a screw or something to hold it while I weld.

[9 foot box]

   I have two W series cabs in my shop. The lower cab panel brace is attached with a screw, washers and a nut, to the second hole back on the floor. It’s not welded to the cab floor.  Rick D.

[lostviking]

11 hours ago, 9 foot box said:

   I have two W series cabs in my shop. The lower cab panel brace is attached with a screw, washers and a nut, to the second hole back on the floor. It’s not welded to the cab floor.  Rick D.

Thank you. That is exactly how I did it on mine. When I looked at the other side, which was undamaged, the brace lined up exactly with that hole. It is the only one that doesn't have a nutsert for the covers. The PO didn't pay attention. That side is not connected to anything either. I has a screw going through it into nothing that he drilled in his new wood cover. I'll fix it, thank you again.