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Old 04-28-2011, 09:18 PM   #1
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Need some roof opinions......

Okay so my roof is pretty ruff, My question to all of you out there is should i try and buy a inner front panel and fix the outer skin or should I just cut it off and weld another decent one in place of it. I have somthing set up to get another roof for free. But lets get some feedback.
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Old 04-28-2011, 09:31 PM   #2
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Re: Need some roof opinions......

That is horrible. Definitely a new roof.
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Old 04-28-2011, 10:14 PM   #3
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HA..... I figured I would get that response.
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Old 04-28-2011, 10:23 PM   #4
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Re: Need some roof opinions......

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I had a cab like that and I scrapped it. It also had issues around both fresh air vents in the kick panels. (and other places)...

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Old 04-28-2011, 10:34 PM   #5
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Re: Need some roof opinions......

Is the rest of the cab good
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Old 04-28-2011, 10:41 PM   #6
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Re: Need some roof opinions......

Everything on the cab is good except the roof. Rockers, and cab corners have already been replaced.
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Old 04-28-2011, 10:46 PM   #7
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Re: Need some roof opinions......

In TX you should be able to find a whole cab for relatively cheap and save yourself the time and expense of replacing that roof.
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Old 04-29-2011, 11:57 AM   #8
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Re: Need some roof opinions......

WOW! I thought the roof was bad in my 68! Joseph
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Old 04-29-2011, 01:11 PM   #9
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lol.... yea it is pretty bad. But the really bad part is that sombody ( PO ) has some sort of copper filling all over the roof, i'm assuming it was where all the prior rust was...
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Old 04-29-2011, 01:23 PM   #10
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lol.... yea it is pretty bad. But the really bad part is that sombody ( PO ) has some sort of copper filling all over the roof, i'm assuming it was where all the prior rust was...
Thats brazing. Old way of doing stuff. I never thought I would be one of the rare ones that can still braze
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Old 04-29-2011, 01:35 PM   #11
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Re: Need some roof opinions......

The best plan would be to graph in halfway to the back of the door, half way down the pillar and a good 12 inches towards the center of the truck. There is at least 3 panels in that general area and odds are thay are all in pretty rough shape. Doing the inner and outer skins is a bit of a pain but it can be done with patience, finding and replacing the middle panel is a complete pain. Find a good cab or replace the whole top. The last 2 allow you the option of getting them cleaned and primed to do the swap in a weekend. Been there doing that.
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Old 04-29-2011, 02:02 PM   #12
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we swapped roofs in my 69 LWB project, check my signature... wasn't too hard but if you have a better cab then i'd go that route.
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Old 04-29-2011, 03:38 PM   #13
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Get the one for free if good and use it. WOuld not waste time and money on that. better cab is always the best route as stated. Or make a roadster

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Old 04-29-2011, 05:38 PM   #14
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Re: Need some roof opinions......

Well I talked to one of our buddies on the board here and he is gonna meet me in Humble on sunday to drop off the roof, free of charge. Cant beat that so cutting off the roof and welding the used back on is the plan for now.
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Old 04-30-2011, 10:12 PM   #15
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Old 04-30-2011, 10:35 PM   #16
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Brace the cab, across the door openings, & an x cross the middle wouldnt hurt, before you cut the top off. Leave the doors on, & "fit" the new top to the truck. Take your time, & cut the pillars a tad long(grind to fit)....best of fun,crazyl
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Old 05-01-2011, 07:05 AM   #17
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yikes, weld on a new top section man, prolly your best bet.
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Old 05-01-2011, 10:03 AM   #18
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Re: Need some roof opinions......

crazy longhorn said what I did to a tee , worked out really nice. Still would look for a good cab if I was in tx.
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Old 05-01-2011, 02:09 PM   #19
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Re: Need some roof opinions......

Here is some pictures in my build thread.
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When I did this no one sold roof skins but the inside header was available. See how bad it really is by removing the header panel. You are not gonna buy another top that is not rusting already inside.
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Old 05-01-2011, 03:11 PM   #20
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Re: Need some roof opinions......

Good to see you deciding on a new roof as that's the route id go also.
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Old 05-01-2011, 09:56 PM   #21
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Hay, maybe a convertable would be easier? Just kidding.
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Old 05-01-2011, 11:14 PM   #22
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Re: Need some roof opinions......

If rust isn't fully removed it will come back. You can pay now or pay later...my vote goes for a new roof.
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Old 06-13-2011, 11:23 PM   #23
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Re: Need some roof opinions......

Well I have everything fitted up the best to my ability. Hoping to have everything on the roof welded up this weekend. I have been working pretty hard on getting all the front end stuff done, after the roof is finished it "should" be smooth sailing.... ( knock on wood )
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