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collins10672 09-12-2014 09:43 PM

1964-66 chevy and gmc over the windshield rust repair panel
 
I just happened to be looking around the web last night and found the 1964-66 front inner roof panel (over the windshield) repair panel.it is a new reproduction and I thought I would pass this info along to everyone.autobody specialties carries this panel.i am not endorsing nor do I work for them.i just ran across the panel and thought I would pass it on.i know this is a tough area to repair and maybe this panel will help put some of the rougher cabs back on the road.thanks

spacedebris 09-13-2014 06:11 PM

Re: 1964-66 chevy and gmc over the windshield rust repair panel
 
here is the link if anyone is interested. http://www.autobodyspecialt.com/cgi-...on&key=C-182-1

hemifalcon 09-14-2014 09:19 AM

Re: 1964-66 chevy and gmc over the windshield rust repair panel
 
...that would have been a nice piece to have...(before now..)

ls60apache 09-14-2014 03:37 PM

Re: 1964-66 chevy and gmc over the windshield rust repair panel
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by hemifalcon (Post 6842260)
...that would have been a nice piece to have...(before now..)

I agree 2 months ago a good portion of that panel can be used for 60-63s

PGSigns 09-14-2014 07:02 PM

Re: 1964-66 chevy and gmc over the windshield rust repair panel
 
The one for the outside above the windshield would be a great one to have. Around here it would save a bunch of cabs.
Jimmy

RANDY COX 09-14-2014 07:54 PM

Re: 1964-66 chevy and gmc over the windshield rust repair panel
 
That's good to know.

ls60apache 09-14-2014 09:29 PM

Re: 1964-66 chevy and gmc over the windshield rust repair panel
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by PGSigns (Post 6842845)
The one for the outside above the windshield would be a great one to have. Around here it would save a bunch of cabs.
Jimmy

they already make that one its been available for some time now.it fits pretty decent.

collins10672 09-14-2014 11:58 PM

Re: 1964-66 chevy and gmc over the windshield rust repair panel
 
i think the cause of the rust over the windshield is from the caulking going bad around the drip rails letting water in between the panels holding moisture and never really drying out causing the rust.it also doesn't help that the metal between the roof panel and the headliner panel is bare steel on the inside.

Clyde65 09-15-2014 08:09 AM

Re: 1964-66 chevy and gmc over the windshield rust repair panel
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by collins10672 (Post 6843263)
i think the cause of the rust over the windshield is from the caulking going bad around the drip rails letting water in between the panels holding moisture and never really drying out causing the rust.it also doesn't help that the metal between the roof panel and the headliner panel is bare steel on the inside.

That is one reason but a lot of the trucks sit in a field or barn, mice get up in there and build nests, then urinate in the far side of the nest when its cold. this is why the inside would rot and not the outside on some.

Either way, this is a good piece for saving some cabs!

russellrox 02-02-2015 07:23 PM

Re: 1964-66 chevy and gmc over the windshield rust repair panel
 
Would this panel work for a 60-63 cab also, anyone have any experience repairing this area.

billye1982 02-02-2015 10:32 PM

Re: 1964-66 chevy and gmc over the windshield rust repair panel
 
I need an outside one above the windshield too. I will take a look!

jonzcustomshop 02-03-2015 01:24 AM

Re: 1964-66 chevy and gmc over the windshield rust repair panel
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by russellrox (Post 7031217)
Would this panel work for a 60-63 cab also, anyone have any experience repairing this area.

I haven't used this panel, but have looked at it for interchange, the inner panel ha a little different shape at the roof pillars, but along the top of the windshield it appears to be the same. since you are going to be in there cutting/welding I don't see where you couldn't make this work on the early cab.
as far as I can tell the outer piece is the same 60-66

russellrox 02-20-2015 12:41 AM

Re: 1964-66 chevy and gmc over the windshield rust repair panel
 
nobody has used this on a 60-63 cab yet, I just bought this panel today so will see what it looks like in a few weeks, if anyone has used this panel and knows what needs to be changed to make it work.


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