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PDW HOTRODS · 10-18-2024, 06:36 PM

I have a 1950 5 window that had something fall on the roof and did some damage. I have pushed it back up but if I can't get it very straight I don't want a gallon of Bondo on it. Has anyone here installed an aftermarket roof skin? I would like to know if they are any good. Some aftermarket parts are not worth the time it takes to fix them. Thanks.

**mr48chev** · 10-18-2024, 11:20 PM

Too many miles = 328 to be worth a road trip but I have a complete 5 window top that was cut off below the belt line with a skin that has surface rust but I don't think any dents that you could have for having someone stop and pick it up.

A guy in East Wenatchee gave it to me probably 15 years ago and I have kept it around ever since but I'll have to look at it to be sure. I am right on 97 South of Toppenish but could meet someone At Mely's Restaurant 2 miles up the road where there is plenty of room. It's just one of several AD body parts that are going up for grabs when I get the 48 together and do a bunch of downsizing.

dsraven · Yesterday, 09:49 AM

post up a few pics of the bad roof and maybe we can come up with some possible repair ideas. a roof replacement is not a small job, lots of spot welds. check the assembly manual for spot weld locations

**mr48chev** · Today, 02:17 AM

If it is like the roof on my BMW that a tree fell on there isn't much fixing it.

PDW HOTRODS · Today, 04:37 PM

Its just the skin, the door openings and widow areas are fine. Something had fallen flat across the roof. The new roof skin goes to the pinch weld in the front and back windows and door jams but a few inches over the corner windows. I might be better off fixing it than replacing, just don't know the quality of the new panel.

dsraven · Today, 07:11 PM

it's like you said, you never know whats in the box till you get it home and open it up/test fit it.
I would do some work on the old skin first and see where it goes. if you decide to repace it wait to remove the old one until you have the new on on site, or, pull the old one off and try your bodywork magic and maybe you can fix it when it's off due to access to both sides. then if it doesn't work out you can at least test fit the new one when it arrives and return it within the return timeframe window.
get a good spot weld cutter before you begin removal and check the assembly manual for all the spot weld locations.
there will be lead in the front corner seams and likely elsewhere too, just a heads up.

dsraven · Today, 07:16 PM

this fella has some cool ideas. crane crunched his 67-72 c10 roof

https://youtu.be/K2RAwz2y8HA?si=FwDmxJGnCrSg2FyU

dsraven · Today, 07:19 PM

sorry, wrong year truck. same principles though

10-18-2024, 06:36 PM	#1
PDW HOTRODS Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sutherlin Oregon Posts: 497	Roof skin I have a 1950 5 window that had something fall on the roof and did some damage. I have pushed it back up but if I can't get it very straight I don't want a gallon of Bondo on it. Has anyone here installed an aftermarket roof skin? I would like to know if they are any good. Some aftermarket parts are not worth the time it takes to fix them. Thanks.

10-18-2024, 11:20 PM	#2
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,617	Re: Roof skin Too many miles = 328 to be worth a road trip but I have a complete 5 window top that was cut off below the belt line with a skin that has surface rust but I don't think any dents that you could have for having someone stop and pick it up. A guy in East Wenatchee gave it to me probably 15 years ago and I have kept it around ever since but I'll have to look at it to be sure. I am right on 97 South of Toppenish but could meet someone At Mely's Restaurant 2 miles up the road where there is plenty of room. It's just one of several AD body parts that are going up for grabs when I get the 48 together and do a bunch of downsizing. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

Yesterday, 09:49 AM	#3
dsraven Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: calgary alberta Posts: 8,133	Re: Roof skin post up a few pics of the bad roof and maybe we can come up with some possible repair ideas. a roof replacement is not a small job, lots of spot welds. check the assembly manual for spot weld locations

Today, 02:17 AM	#4
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,617	Re: Roof skin If it is like the roof on my BMW that a tree fell on there isn't much fixing it. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

Today, 04:37 PM	#5
PDW HOTRODS Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sutherlin Oregon Posts: 497	Re: Roof skin Its just the skin, the door openings and widow areas are fine. Something had fallen flat across the roof. The new roof skin goes to the pinch weld in the front and back windows and door jams but a few inches over the corner windows. I might be better off fixing it than replacing, just don't know the quality of the new panel.

Today, 07:11 PM	#6
dsraven Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: calgary alberta Posts: 8,133	Re: Roof skin it's like you said, you never know whats in the box till you get it home and open it up/test fit it. I would do some work on the old skin first and see where it goes. if you decide to repace it wait to remove the old one until you have the new on on site, or, pull the old one off and try your bodywork magic and maybe you can fix it when it's off due to access to both sides. then if it doesn't work out you can at least test fit the new one when it arrives and return it within the return timeframe window. get a good spot weld cutter before you begin removal and check the assembly manual for all the spot weld locations. there will be lead in the front corner seams and likely elsewhere too, just a heads up.

Today, 07:16 PM	#7
dsraven Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: calgary alberta Posts: 8,133	Re: Roof skin this fella has some cool ideas. crane crunched his 67-72 c10 roof https://youtu.be/K2RAwz2y8HA?si=FwDmxJGnCrSg2FyU

Today, 07:19 PM	#8
dsraven Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: calgary alberta Posts: 8,133	Re: Roof skin sorry, wrong year truck. same principles though



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