Anyone replaced entire roof/back wall section? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

seanu · 06-26-2006, 02:47 PM

Has anyone here ever replaced the entire roof and back wall section?

I'm talking about from the bottom of the "A" pillars all the way around to where the rear wall meats the floor?

I've got that 68 cab (whe one with the huge hole in the floor) and it's upper section is almost perfect, and my 70 cab the upper section has some rust (not much, but some)

...wondering if it could be done, or even worth the troulbe

...or should I just fix the spots on the 70 cab?

any thoughts?

TravisH · 06-27-2006, 09:20 PM

Unless its got sentimental value to you, scrap the cab

Rokcrln · 06-27-2006, 11:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TravisH

Unless its got sentimental value to you, scrap the cab

And if it is sentimental, take a good pic of it and scrap it!! These are not that rare of hard to find to go thru that much work. Also if not done just right it could be a very unsafe truck if you were to get in a wreck.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

**special-K** · 06-28-2006, 07:04 AM

What you are thinking is the best way to do it.In some parts of the country finding a rustfree cab is nearly impossible.Importing a cab from the rustfree zone is costly even if the cab is free.I had a situation where a rustfree cab got damaged in the rear corner behind the door.This thing had original paint and the doors just "clicked" shut.even with the damage.A guy got it and another cab with a rusty floor from me and a shop is grafting them the way you`re talking for around $500.

Frizzle Fry · 06-28-2006, 01:45 PM

Sounds more like replacing a floor than the roof. Full floorpans are now available.

seanu · 06-28-2006, 03:49 PM

Thanks for the replies...

The one with the big hole in the floor..well the hole continues up into the firewall a good foot (PO wanted to make a drag truck)...so a new floor just won't do it on the one.

The other cab isn't so far gone that I would chunk it..it's actually one of the nicest cabs I have personally seen down here (at least one that wasn't on a restored truck) it has some rust under the drip rails..and has got some on on the inside corner (above the driver) where the A pillar meets up with the roof....

I could repair/replace just those spots..but I was wondering if anybody had done a full roof section replace...from the factory locations in the A pillars to the rear where it met the floor.

And down here in the southeastern states (Fl, Ga, Al, Sc) ..I have never seen a cab in what I would consider great shape.

**special-K** · 06-28-2006, 09:26 PM

You`re on the right track.

06-26-2006, 02:47 PM	#1
seanu Too many projects!!! Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 508	Anyone replaced entire roof/back wall section? Has anyone here ever replaced the entire roof and back wall section? I'm talking about from the bottom of the "A" pillars all the way around to where the rear wall meats the floor? I've got that 68 cab (whe one with the huge hole in the floor) and it's upper section is almost perfect, and my 70 cab the upper section has some rust (not much, but some) ...wondering if it could be done, or even worth the troulbe ...or should I just fix the spots on the 70 cab? any thoughts? __________________ Sean 1995 Buick Roadmaster Sedan 2004 Chevy Trailblazer 5.3L V8 1963 Chevy Biscayne 4D Sedan 1971 Chevy C10 (now have 70 cab & frame) 1968 Chevy C10 (parts for the 70) 1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser (Chevy 355 motor) 1937 Pontiac 8 4D Touring Sedan (in pieces) Jacksonville, Florida

06-27-2006, 09:20 PM	#2
TravisH Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Alberta Posts: 316	Re: Anyone replaced entire roof/back wall section? Unless its got sentimental value to you, scrap the cab

06-28-2006, 07:04 AM	#4
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Anyone replaced entire roof/back wall section? What you are thinking is the best way to do it.In some parts of the country finding a rustfree cab is nearly impossible.Importing a cab from the rustfree zone is costly even if the cab is free.I had a situation where a rustfree cab got damaged in the rear corner behind the door.This thing had original paint and the doors just "clicked" shut.even with the damage.A guy got it and another cab with a rusty floor from me and a shop is grafting them the way you`re talking for around $500. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

06-28-2006, 01:45 PM	#5
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Anyone replaced entire roof/back wall section? Sounds more like replacing a floor than the roof. Full floorpans are now available.

06-28-2006, 03:49 PM	#6
seanu Too many projects!!! Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 508	Re: Anyone replaced entire roof/back wall section? Thanks for the replies... The one with the big hole in the floor..well the hole continues up into the firewall a good foot (PO wanted to make a drag truck)...so a new floor just won't do it on the one. The other cab isn't so far gone that I would chunk it..it's actually one of the nicest cabs I have personally seen down here (at least one that wasn't on a restored truck) it has some rust under the drip rails..and has got some on on the inside corner (above the driver) where the A pillar meets up with the roof.... I could repair/replace just those spots..but I was wondering if anybody had done a full roof section replace...from the factory locations in the A pillars to the rear where it met the floor. And down here in the southeastern states (Fl, Ga, Al, Sc) ..I have never seen a cab in what I would consider great shape. __________________ Sean 1995 Buick Roadmaster Sedan 2004 Chevy Trailblazer 5.3L V8 1963 Chevy Biscayne 4D Sedan 1971 Chevy C10 (now have 70 cab & frame) 1968 Chevy C10 (parts for the 70) 1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser (Chevy 355 motor) 1937 Pontiac 8 4D Touring Sedan (in pieces) Jacksonville, Florida

06-28-2006, 09:26 PM	#7
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Anyone replaced entire roof/back wall section? You`re on the right track. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~



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