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sokyclassics · 04-08-2010, 11:12 AM

One of our good customers, Ivor Jones of TN sent us these great installation articles installing one of our new cab roof patch panels. He is a member of the Mid South Chevelle Club and used this in the club's newest newsletter.

We have had a lot of questions about how to replace this part of a cab and we couldn't ask for a better way to show it to our customers and other enthusiasts.

Thanks again to Ivor for allowing us to use this article!

Part #ORS6772 Cab Roof Patch Panel $190
Must ship Truck Freight.

dfwright · 04-08-2010, 11:54 AM

Could you post a link to the original article, so I can see the pictures larger, or is this just a scan from a paper magazine?

67vetteal · 04-08-2010, 12:39 PM

I'm a dedicated user of panel adhesive. Nice clean install. Al W.

sokyclassics · 04-08-2010, 01:53 PM

I am going to try and get it uploaded to our own server. It is 6MB right now so I can't post it on here.

chas350 · 05-12-2010, 07:45 PM

Thanks for posting this, and great looking website by the way!

srea76 · 05-12-2010, 08:26 PM

Check my build thread in my signature and see how I did mine. I also purchased it from Soky. While I wish I would have used the panel adhesive around the rear of my skin. I still would have done spot welds around sides and front. Actually had to cut spot welds there from old skin.

squirel · 05-12-2010, 08:37 PM

If you want to see larger pictures check out my build page at the bottom of my post I replaced my roof skins (both inner and outer) but at the time I did mine there was no replacement panels I had to go with used. New panels would have made this a really easy job. here are a couple pictures there is a lot more on my build page

sokyclassics · 05-13-2010, 12:01 PM

Thanks for the compliments. I was really glad to see this article as well. We were proud to be a part of it!

We plan to do some more features like this on some other parts that we currently carry.

actconstruction · 05-23-2010, 09:03 PM

Hello. Great article. It looks excellent. I have a 72 Chevy C-10 project truck. I've searched all over for skins to replace inside the top of the door from the rear roof seam forward, and can't seem to find anything. Suggestions, anybody? A full inside skin would be even better, since there's rust close to the top of the windshield, too. Hope someone here knows something. As excellent as this forum is, I doubt you'll let me down. Thanks, guys, and keep truckin'.

flashed · 05-23-2010, 09:08 PM

Ivor is very talented ,I know him as I am a member of Midsouth Chevelles too . He is well versed in 68 chevelle convertible skin repairs as well.

Jdhitch · 02-24-2013, 03:58 PM

Do you think that the roof panel can be replaced without removing the windshield and back glass?

04-08-2010, 11:12 AM	#1
sokyclassics Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Bowling Green KY. Posts: 161	Cab roof panel install article One of our good customers, Ivor Jones of TN sent us these great installation articles installing one of our new cab roof patch panels. He is a member of the Mid South Chevelle Club and used this in the club's newest newsletter. We have had a lot of questions about how to replace this part of a cab and we couldn't ask for a better way to show it to our customers and other enthusiasts. Thanks again to Ivor for allowing us to use this article! Part #ORS6772 Cab Roof Patch Panel $190 Must ship Truck Freight. Attached Images Last edited by sokyclassics; 04-08-2010 at 11:14 AM.

04-08-2010, 11:54 AM	#2
dfwright Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 1,374	Re: Cab roof panel install article Could you post a link to the original article, so I can see the pictures larger, or is this just a scan from a paper magazine? __________________ 1972 C10 LWB, 350/350 Deconstruction began 5/2009, mostly completed restoration, 5/2017 Last edited by dfwright; 04-08-2010 at 11:55 AM.

04-08-2010, 12:39 PM	#3
67vetteal Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: riverhead,new york Posts: 160	Re: Cab roof panel install article I'm a dedicated user of panel adhesive. Nice clean install. Al W.

04-08-2010, 01:53 PM	#4
sokyclassics Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Bowling Green KY. Posts: 161	Re: Cab roof panel install article I am going to try and get it uploaded to our own server. It is 6MB right now so I can't post it on here.

05-12-2010, 07:45 PM	#5
chas350 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Connecticut Posts: 581	Re: Cab roof panel install article Thanks for posting this, and great looking website by the way! __________________ "I'll Procrastinate Tomorrow" quote by LEEVON 71 K10 long fleet (sons truck) new 370hp 355, sm465 np205, 3.73's 33's 70 K20 long fleet 98 G3500 work van

05-12-2010, 08:26 PM	#6
srea76 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Hazlehurst, Ga. Posts: 822	Re: Cab roof panel install article Check my build thread in my signature and see how I did mine. I also purchased it from Soky. While I wish I would have used the panel adhesive around the rear of my skin. I still would have done spot welds around sides and front. Actually had to cut spot welds there from old skin. __________________ 1972 Custom Deluxe LT1 Gen V Swap "Green Lantern" 1984 Silverado Red Baron-72 c10 Project

05-12-2010, 08:37 PM	#7
squirel Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: calgary alberta canada Posts: 198	Re: Cab roof panel install article If you want to see larger pictures check out my build page at the bottom of my post I replaced my roof skins (both inner and outer) but at the time I did mine there was no replacement panels I had to go with used. New panels would have made this a really easy job. here are a couple pictures there is a lot more on my build page Attached Images __________________ In some foreign language "merge" means to stop and turn your head left. My build page http://67chev.shawwebspace.ca/

05-13-2010, 12:01 PM	#8
sokyclassics Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Bowling Green KY. Posts: 161	Re: Cab roof panel install article Thanks for the compliments. I was really glad to see this article as well. We were proud to be a part of it! We plan to do some more features like this on some other parts that we currently carry.

05-23-2010, 09:03 PM	#9
actconstruction Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Concord NC Posts: 58	Re: Cab roof panel install article Hello. Great article. It looks excellent. I have a 72 Chevy C-10 project truck. I've searched all over for skins to replace inside the top of the door from the rear roof seam forward, and can't seem to find anything. Suggestions, anybody? A full inside skin would be even better, since there's rust close to the top of the windshield, too. Hope someone here knows something. As excellent as this forum is, I doubt you'll let me down. Thanks, guys, and keep truckin'. __________________ "Did you seriously just ask me what I need more power for?" "You're stupid, cause I've smoked plastic." Last edited by actconstruction; 05-23-2010 at 09:05 PM.

05-23-2010, 09:08 PM	#10
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,728	Re: Cab roof panel install article Ivor is very talented ,I know him as I am a member of Midsouth Chevelles too . He is well versed in 68 chevelle convertible skin repairs as well.

02-24-2013, 03:58 PM	#11
Jdhitch Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Puyallup, WA Posts: 36	Re: Cab roof panel install article Do you think that the roof panel can be replaced without removing the windshield and back glass?



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