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Old Chevy Lover · 02-01-2004, 11:01 AM

My cab has a good amount of rot above the windshield on the inside. I was looking for a picture of the replacement piece that you can buy, to get an idea of what all would have to be cut.

Huck · 02-01-2004, 11:08 AM

Might check with some of the board--dealers. I know GMCPaul, Wes, Tim Christian, and others have that little beauty. It may also be pictured in the new LMC catalog. It basically spans the inner roof from winshield pillar to pillar and from the leading edge of the inner roof back about 8-10". Not a fun project or one for the weak at heart. Good luck---Huck

Old Chevy Lover · 02-01-2004, 11:17 AM

Yea.. I figured it would be headache to put in. But, I've already done some floor patching, new rockers and cab corners, so why not tackle this. Next time, I'm getting a near rust-free cab!!! hahahaha

*dtlilly* · 02-01-2004, 11:47 AM

If you tackle this project take plenty of pics, I'd lke to see this done. I junked a 72 Super Cheyennee A/C cab this past week because the windshield frame was rotted.

Old Chevy Lover · 02-01-2004, 11:53 AM

awww.. can't be that bad.. a few cut off disc's, the replacement panel, mig welder, few Budweisers, lots and lots of cussin'... hahahaha
seriously though, mine isn't too bad I don't guess. Its rotted right in the middle above the mirror, a spot about 12" long.. I figure by the time I get the bad stuff cut out, shouldn't be more than about 18"... that's why I was wanting to see the panel. I might end up just cutting out what I need, instead of putting the complete piece in.. but have to wait and see

*Gee_Emm* · 02-01-2004, 01:01 PM

I have this one for sale, it is from a 71 so the rear view mirror mount is raised on the sheet metal. PM me if you are interested

Longhorn Man · 02-01-2004, 01:02 PM

The short bed has cancer spanning the width of the windshield.

That cab is unk through...WAY too much rust to try and save.

Edited for moronic typos

*Gee_Emm* · 02-01-2004, 01:09 PM

A few years back me and my Dad did a hack fix to his 70. The whole area was pretty bad, we took spray foam and filled it up in there then shaped it, then covered it with body filler. Looked just like normal.

Blue Beard · 02-01-2004, 11:59 PM

GMC Paul has listed them.........

Hooter · 02-02-2004, 02:01 AM

mono foam scares me

lukecp · 02-02-2004, 02:17 AM

Mine also has rust there...BAD

It has spread throughout the driprails. I even have rust above the rear window too! In a year or so i will proably have rust holes breaking through the inside of the cab....right now there are just alot of bubbles. I think i will just junk the cab, even though it is original to the truck....it would be alot of work to fix it (have to weld on a new roof), and it needs rockers, supports, and a bit of floor work. Suprisingly though, the cab corners are rock solid.....

**GMCPaul** · 02-02-2004, 02:53 AM

You'll find them here on our web site
http://www.gmcpauls.com/Patch%20Panels.htm
GMCPaul

02-01-2004, 11:01 AM	#1
Old Chevy Lover Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Chillicothe OHIO Posts: 717	looking for pic of inside replacement panel above windshield My cab has a good amount of rot above the windshield on the inside. I was looking for a picture of the replacement piece that you can buy, to get an idea of what all would have to be cut. __________________ Keith 70 Chevelle Malibu SS Clone 468/Auto 72 C10 SWB 350/Auto 13 Camaro SS/RS 6.2/Auto

02-01-2004, 11:17 AM	#3
Old Chevy Lover Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Chillicothe OHIO Posts: 717	Yea.. I figured it would be headache to put in. But, I've already done some floor patching, new rockers and cab corners, so why not tackle this. Next time, I'm getting a near rust-free cab!!! hahahaha __________________ Keith 70 Chevelle Malibu SS Clone 468/Auto 72 C10 SWB 350/Auto 13 Camaro SS/RS 6.2/Auto

02-01-2004, 11:53 AM	#5
Old Chevy Lover Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Chillicothe OHIO Posts: 717	awww.. can't be that bad.. a few cut off disc's, the replacement panel, mig welder, few Budweisers, lots and lots of cussin'... hahahaha seriously though, mine isn't too bad I don't guess. Its rotted right in the middle above the mirror, a spot about 12" long.. I figure by the time I get the bad stuff cut out, shouldn't be more than about 18"... that's why I was wanting to see the panel. I might end up just cutting out what I need, instead of putting the complete piece in.. but have to wait and see __________________ Keith 70 Chevelle Malibu SS Clone 468/Auto 72 C10 SWB 350/Auto 13 Camaro SS/RS 6.2/Auto

02-01-2004, 01:02 PM	#7
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	The short bed has cancer spanning the width of the windshield. That cab is unk through...WAY too much rust to try and save. Edited for moronic typos Last edited by Longhorn Man; 02-01-2004 at 01:21 PM.

02-01-2004, 11:59 PM	#9
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,834	GMC Paul has listed them......... __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

02-01-2004, 11:08 AM	#2
Huck Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Shelbyville, KY Posts: 3,269	Might check with some of the board--dealers. I know GMCPaul, Wes, Tim Christian, and others have that little beauty. It may also be pictured in the new LMC catalog. It basically spans the inner roof from winshield pillar to pillar and from the leading edge of the inner roof back about 8-10". Not a fun project or one for the weak at heart. Good luck---Huck

02-01-2004, 11:47 AM	#4
dtlilly Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Shadow of Lambeau Field Posts: 5,597	If you tackle this project take plenty of pics, I'd lke to see this done. I junked a 72 Super Cheyennee A/C cab this past week because the windshield frame was rotted.

02-01-2004, 01:01 PM	#6
Gee_Emm Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 4,002	I have this one for sale, it is from a 71 so the rear view mirror mount is raised on the sheet metal. PM me if you are interested

02-01-2004, 01:09 PM	#8
Gee_Emm Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 4,002	A few years back me and my Dad did a hack fix to his 70. The whole area was pretty bad, we took spray foam and filled it up in there then shaped it, then covered it with body filler. Looked just like normal.

02-02-2004, 02:01 AM	#10
Hooter My other Love Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Castlegar B.C. Canada Posts: 4,085	mono foam scares me __________________ Castlegar B.C.The great white North (Canada Eh!) Hooter_5@hotmail.com First generation Monte Carlo club pictures of my life

02-02-2004, 02:17 AM	#11
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	Mine also has rust there...BAD It has spread throughout the driprails. I even have rust above the rear window too! In a year or so i will proably have rust holes breaking through the inside of the cab....right now there are just alot of bubbles. I think i will just junk the cab, even though it is original to the truck....it would be alot of work to fix it (have to weld on a new roof), and it needs rockers, supports, and a bit of floor work. Suprisingly though, the cab corners are rock solid..... __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg

02-02-2004, 02:53 AM	#12
GMCPaul Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Rockville,In. USA Posts: 3,719	You'll find them here on our web site http://www.gmcpauls.com/Patch%20Panels.htm GMCPaul __________________ Secure Online Catalog for-GMCPauls Truck Parts Email- GMCPAULS@GMAIL.COM

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