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**a Good Man** · 12-12-2021, 03:44 AM

HI

I have gmc truck 1970 without Marker Lights And I have Roof with Marker Lights from another truck. Is there an ideal and fast way to make the holes. I hope there are pictures of this work. Thanks

**FL71C10** · 12-12-2021, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by a Good Man

HI

I have gmc truck 1970 without Marker Lights And I have Roof with Marker Lights from another truck. Is there an ideal and fast way to make the holes. I hope there are pictures of this work. Thanks

The roof marker lights are mounted on a raised flange (or boss?) so you might be better off swapping out the whole roof panel in order to duplicate that flange

**JT_Trucks87** · 12-12-2021, 12:40 PM

I am going through this process right now. I hate to say it but the words quick and maker lights don't go in the same sentence lol. But it is possible and the end result is very worth it, there are several photos in the link on my signature. Let me know if you have any further questions!

**a Good Man** · 12-12-2021, 01:08 PM

Thank you for your response, but I prefer to make holes and then solder the place. The holes are in the middle I'm thinking to cut them all and then solder

**a Good Man** · 12-12-2021, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by JT_Trucks87

I am going through this process right now. I hate to say it but the words quick and maker lights don't go in the same sentence lol. But it is possible and the end result is very worth it, there are several photos in the link on my signature. Let me know if you have any further questions!

Your work is great sir, but it is suitable for a whole new project. I want to keep my truck as much as possible in its original shape. I hope you understand this

**davischevy** · 12-12-2021, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by JT_Trucks87

I am going through this process right now. I hate to say it but the words quick and maker lights don't go in the same sentence lol. But it is possible and the end result is very worth it, there are several photos in the link on my signature. Let me know if you have any further questions!

I'm glad you answered. I saved me the trouble of looking up your info.

**JT_Trucks87** · 12-12-2021, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by a Good Man

Thank you for your response, but I prefer to make holes and then solder the place. The holes are in the middle I'm thinking to cut them all and then solder

I understand completely with trying to keep the truck original. I am interested to see if the pedastals can be retrofitted onto a non cab light roof. It sounds like quite an undertaking with quite a bit of body work needed around the bases. Excited to see if anyone has approached the cab light dilemma in such a way.

**Joesjunk** · 12-12-2021, 06:38 PM

I also cut my roof skin off and replaced it.

**Dieselwrencher** · 12-12-2021, 08:32 PM

You can cut the marker lamp bases off and transfer them to the cabs roof skin. It just takes measuring. It would be faster than installing a complete roof skin I'd think.

**Joesjunk** · 12-12-2021, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

You can cut the marker lamp bases off and transfer them to the cabs roof skin. It just takes measuring. It would be faster than installing a complete roof skin I'd think.

Removing the complete roof skin was super easy. We drilled out the spot welds on the roof, and around the rear window opening. The only cut we made was the rear cab pillar skin. Spot welded it all back together, and the only body work was on the rear of the cab. Seam sealed the roof again just like factory. It was done in 2 days.

57taskforce · 12-12-2021, 11:27 PM

That’s good info Joe. I like that you didn’t mess with the rear upper seam above the back glass. Looks like a pretty clean way to go about it. I wonder how modern panel bonding adhesive would have worked in this application, obviously the back seams would need welded but other wise glueing it up might be a great way to do it.

**a Good Man** · 01-06-2022, 02:56 AM

Looks like I need a bigger plate. There is no other solution. If anyone has a bigger one than this I will be thankful. Thank you everyone

tutone · 01-06-2022, 10:14 AM

There are no shortcuts to this modification. Joe's Junk did his about the swiftest I see it. I also realize the scary prospect of cutting off the whole skin on such a nice truck as yours. That being said, " if you want an omelet, you've got to break a few eggs". I guess another alternative would be to cut the sections out like I have marked your picture and drop your headliner and trace the cut sections out on your roof and cut it. Weld them in very slowly and cross your fingers that you don't have a tremendous amount of warpage. Paint the roof and hope for good results. Whatever you decide, good luck.

**DeadheadNM** · 01-06-2022, 10:37 AM

Just buy another 70 GMC with roof marker lamps - problem solved

**a Good Man** · 01-06-2022, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by tutone

There are no shortcuts to this modification. Joe's Junk did his about the swiftest I see it. I also realize the scary prospect of cutting off the whole skin on such a nice truck as yours. That being said, " if you want an omelet, you've got to break a few eggs". I guess another alternative would be to cut the sections out like I have marked your picture and drop your headliner and trace the cut sections out on your roof and cut it. Weld them in very slowly and cross your fingers that you don't have a tremendous amount of warpage. Paint the roof and hope for good results. Whatever you decide, good luck.

I appreciate it Bro , thanks

**a Good Man** · 01-06-2022, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

Just buy another 70 GMC with roof marker lamps - problem solved

Hahahahahh

In my country these lights in a truck are worth a fortune. Actually the selling price is different. In any case, the solutions are many, but the chance of finding a ready-made truck is very difficult . When I bought this truck, I couldn't believe it was still in factory condition. So I don't want to change this beauty except for the better

best view · 01-06-2022, 04:07 PM

I have a whole cab with the lights rust free ,body guy can cut it off we’re you want it cut let me know have someone who wants the ac dash so might be willing to cut it up thanks Kenny

**a Good Man** · 01-30-2022, 08:24 AM

Work has started now and I will post pictures soon ..

**JT_Trucks87** · 01-30-2022, 10:00 AM

Are you going to cut the entire roof off? or just the outer skin?

**Joesjunk** · 01-30-2022, 10:31 AM

All you need to remove is the outer skin. Don’t cut the whole roof off your truck.

**a Good Man** · 01-30-2022, 10:42 AM

Yes, this is what I will do. top part only

**Joesjunk** · 01-30-2022, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by a Good Man

Yes, this is what I will do. top part only

You will be very happy with it. Cab lights are one of the coolest options. Good luck on your truck.

**a Good Man** · 01-30-2022, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Joesjunk

You will be very happy with it. Cab lights are one of the coolest options. Good luck on your truck.

I think it would be really beautiful. I hope we do the perfect job. I will be uploading pictures soon

**Ol Blue K20** · 01-31-2022, 10:20 AM

Looking forward to seeing the pics!

**a Good Man** · 02-07-2022, 09:45 AM

This is some pictures

12-12-2021, 03:44 AM	#1
a Good Man Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: FL Posts: 2,056	Roof Skin with Marker Lights HI I have gmc truck 1970 without Marker Lights And I have Roof with Marker Lights from another truck. Is there an ideal and fast way to make the holes. I hope there are pictures of this work. Thanks Attached Images __________________ MY Facebook https://www.facebook.com/saad.alhajri.7106 ( saad_alhajri ) on Instagram

12-12-2021, 12:40 PM	#3
JT_Trucks87 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Holden MO Posts: 218	Re: Roof Skin with Marker Lights I am going through this process right now. I hate to say it but the words quick and maker lights don't go in the same sentence lol. But it is possible and the end result is very worth it, there are several photos in the link on my signature. Let me know if you have any further questions! __________________ 1987 V30 Silverado SRW 454/400 4x4 104k 1979 GMC C3500 Sierra Classic 3+3 454/4l80e 1971 K20 Cheyenne http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=804580 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=837441 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...92#post9355392

12-12-2021, 01:08 PM	#4
a Good Man Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: FL Posts: 2,056	Re: Roof Skin with Marker Lights Thank you for your response, but I prefer to make holes and then solder the place. The holes are in the middle I'm thinking to cut them all and then solder __________________ MY Facebook https://www.facebook.com/saad.alhajri.7106 ( saad_alhajri ) on Instagram

12-12-2021, 06:38 PM	#8
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,705	Re: Roof Skin with Marker Lights I also cut my roof skin off and replaced it. Attached Images __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

12-12-2021, 08:32 PM	#9
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: Roof Skin with Marker Lights You can cut the marker lamp bases off and transfer them to the cabs roof skin. It just takes measuring. It would be faster than installing a complete roof skin I'd think. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

12-12-2021, 11:27 PM	#11
57taskforce All about them K’s Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Land of Entrapment Posts: 6,487	Re: Roof Skin with Marker Lights That’s good info Joe. I like that you didn’t mess with the rear upper seam above the back glass. Looks like a pretty clean way to go about it. I wonder how modern panel bonding adhesive would have worked in this application, obviously the back seams would need welded but other wise glueing it up might be a great way to do it. __________________ Tyler '57 3100 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=813888 '72 K20 Cheyenne: 5” lift, 35’s, front dana 60 blah blah blah… http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=662879 ‘69 K10 SWB: 4” lift 33”s… in a million pieces http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=805206 '98 Silverado LT K2500HD ECLB Vortec 454/4l80E: 6" lift 35x12.5x20’s

01-06-2022, 02:56 AM	#12
a Good Man Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: FL Posts: 2,056	Re: Roof Skin with Marker Lights Looks like I need a bigger plate. There is no other solution. If anyone has a bigger one than this I will be thankful. Thank you everyone Attached Images __________________ MY Facebook https://www.facebook.com/saad.alhajri.7106 ( saad_alhajri ) on Instagram

01-06-2022, 10:14 AM	#13
tutone Registered User Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: hickory, ky Posts: 1,310	Re: Roof Skin with Marker Lights There are no shortcuts to this modification. Joe's Junk did his about the swiftest I see it. I also realize the scary prospect of cutting off the whole skin on such a nice truck as yours. That being said, " if you want an omelet, you've got to break a few eggs". I guess another alternative would be to cut the sections out like I have marked your picture and drop your headliner and trace the cut sections out on your roof and cut it. Weld them in very slowly and cross your fingers that you don't have a tremendous amount of warpage. Paint the roof and hope for good results. Whatever you decide, good luck. Attached Images __________________ :My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=807535 1972 K10 swb/1968 Camaro 350/4spd 1955 210 2 dr sedan/1998 RCSB Z71/1977 Jeep CJ5

01-06-2022, 10:37 AM	#14
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,443	Re: Roof Skin with Marker Lights Just buy another 70 GMC with roof marker lamps - problem solved __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

01-06-2022, 04:07 PM	#17
best view Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: newbury new hampsire Posts: 2,152	Re: Roof Skin with Marker Lights I have a whole cab with the lights rust free ,body guy can cut it off we’re you want it cut let me know have someone who wants the ac dash so might be willing to cut it up thanks Kenny

01-30-2022, 08:24 AM	#18
a Good Man Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: FL Posts: 2,056	Re: Roof Skin with Marker Lights Work has started now and I will post pictures soon .. Attached Images __________________ MY Facebook https://www.facebook.com/saad.alhajri.7106 ( saad_alhajri ) on Instagram

01-30-2022, 10:00 AM	#19
JT_Trucks87 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Holden MO Posts: 218	Re: Roof Skin with Marker Lights Are you going to cut the entire roof off? or just the outer skin? __________________ 1987 V30 Silverado SRW 454/400 4x4 104k 1979 GMC C3500 Sierra Classic 3+3 454/4l80e 1971 K20 Cheyenne http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=804580 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=837441 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...92#post9355392

01-30-2022, 10:31 AM	#20
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,705	Re: Roof Skin with Marker Lights All you need to remove is the outer skin. Don’t cut the whole roof off your truck. __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

01-30-2022, 10:42 AM	#21
a Good Man Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: FL Posts: 2,056	Re: Roof Skin with Marker Lights Yes, this is what I will do. top part only __________________ MY Facebook https://www.facebook.com/saad.alhajri.7106 ( saad_alhajri ) on Instagram

01-31-2022, 10:20 AM	#24
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,245	Re: Roof Skin with Marker Lights Looking forward to seeing the pics! __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul



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02-07-2022, 09:45 AM	#25
a Good Man Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: FL Posts: 2,056	Re: Roof Skin with Marker Lights This is some pictures Attached Images __________________ MY Facebook https://www.facebook.com/saad.alhajri.7106 ( saad_alhajri ) on Instagram

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