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55chevy · 09-18-2005, 06:45 PM

My inner roof is rusted in front and above both doors, further than the patch panel that's available, my parts truck is rusted also but not as bad. Any one have a junk cab with a good inner roof? I figured back to the panel seam would be the best way to replace an inner roof any way. Any tips on inner roof replacement? Seems like drip rail would be place to cut out old one instead of windshield lip.

RicksTrucks · 09-18-2005, 06:52 PM

I got the same problem with one of mine. Some say cut the top off and replace. But I was thinking about cutting from the windshied ridge inside back to the seam above the rear window. Would be interested in what others think too. I have a couple parts trucks with good roofs, but probably too far to ship.

djracer · 09-18-2005, 07:38 PM

What part of Al. I have a couple of parts trucks!

billsbowtie · 09-18-2005, 08:40 PM

i have a good parts cab the hole top is good and rust free would like to sale from above gas tank up for $75.00 but its to big to ship. would be great for a chop top gone bad.

55chevy · 09-18-2005, 10:25 PM

Hey DJ,

I'm down in Enterprise, west of Dothan and Ft Rucker, hour and 15 minutes to Montgomery, what you want for inner roof?

Sonic69 · 09-18-2005, 10:31 PM

I also have the same problem with my cab. Has anyone out there tried this repair before? What is the best way to do it, chop the whole top or replace the inner panel. Would you do it again or replace the cab? Looks like it would be a difficult repair since most of the work would be done over you head. Thanks.

Striker169 · 09-18-2005, 10:48 PM

My old cab was in the same condition so I just junked the dammed thing and got a new one.

djracer · 09-18-2005, 11:07 PM

I'd take 50.00 bucks for 1!

suville · 09-18-2005, 11:15 PM

If you look closley at the pinch,spot welds you will notice this complete inner top and back separate from the outer, I will almost bet you will find nearly as much rust on the inner side of the outer skin as you will on the inner piece, I think the best way to make the repair a lasting one and not just a band aid would be to separate the inner and outer do the repair and treat all the rust then use weld thru primer and spot weld it all back together. LOTS OF WORK!

Americanrider · 09-18-2005, 11:58 PM

I have a 71 roof patch.... been saving it for a rainy day

(washington humor) $20 +shipping. Has small dent near cargo light cutout and minor rust in gutters near front corners.

09-18-2005, 06:45 PM	#1
55chevy Car Truck Bike Nut Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Suffolk Virginia Posts: 850	WTB Inner Roof My inner roof is rusted in front and above both doors, further than the patch panel that's available, my parts truck is rusted also but not as bad. Any one have a junk cab with a good inner roof? I figured back to the panel seam would be the best way to replace an inner roof any way. Any tips on inner roof replacement? Seems like drip rail would be place to cut out old one instead of windshield lip. __________________ Snow free Florida panhandle, don't miss Indiana winters Temp in Suffolk Virginia, Sentenced 2 to 5 years LOL 68 shortfleet project 94 3500 TD dually so many cars so little time 72 K2 CST 2WD Blazer

09-18-2005, 06:52 PM	#2
RicksTrucks Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Claremore, OK 74017 Posts: 2,639	I got the same problem with one of mine. Some say cut the top off and replace. But I was thinking about cutting from the windshied ridge inside back to the seam above the rear window. Would be interested in what others think too. I have a couple parts trucks with good roofs, but probably too far to ship. __________________ 68 Short Stepside C-10 69 SWB C-10 70 Flatbed C-20 70 LWB C-20 BB402 70 LWB C-10 CST 70 LWB C-10 CST 71 Short Stepside Cheyenne C-10 72 LWB C-10 72 Blazer 4x4 4spd 95 Jeep Cherokee 4x4

09-18-2005, 07:38 PM	#3
djracer Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Wetumpka, Al, U.S. Posts: 8,892	What part of Al. I have a couple of parts trucks! __________________ Kevin Special Thanks to All who have helped on the TRUCK! My Pass Time Show http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p...Chapter1-0.mp4 So Far my best Times are: Motor only: 6.44 1/8 @ 104.13 10.39 1/4 @ 125.83 Nitrous Times: 5.785 1/8 @ 118.65 with a 1.336 60ft 9.168 1/4 @ 142.58 with a 250 shot dead out of the hole!

09-18-2005, 10:31 PM	#6
Sonic69 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Trenton, Missouri Posts: 7	Good Question I also have the same problem with my cab. Has anyone out there tried this repair before? What is the best way to do it, chop the whole top or replace the inner panel. Would you do it again or replace the cab? Looks like it would be a difficult repair since most of the work would be done over you head. Thanks. __________________ 69 Chevy Short Step 2wd

09-18-2005, 11:07 PM	#8
djracer Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Wetumpka, Al, U.S. Posts: 8,892	I'd take 50.00 bucks for 1! __________________ Kevin Special Thanks to All who have helped on the TRUCK! My Pass Time Show http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p...Chapter1-0.mp4 So Far my best Times are: Motor only: 6.44 1/8 @ 104.13 10.39 1/4 @ 125.83 Nitrous Times: 5.785 1/8 @ 118.65 with a 1.336 60ft 9.168 1/4 @ 142.58 with a 250 shot dead out of the hole!

09-18-2005, 08:40 PM	#4
billsbowtie Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: rose hill V.A. 24281 Posts: 17,997	i have a good parts cab the hole top is good and rust free would like to sale from above gas tank up for $75.00 but its to big to ship. would be great for a chop top gone bad.

09-18-2005, 10:25 PM	#5
55chevy Car Truck Bike Nut Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Suffolk Virginia Posts: 850	Hey DJ, I'm down in Enterprise, west of Dothan and Ft Rucker, hour and 15 minutes to Montgomery, what you want for inner roof?

09-18-2005, 10:48 PM	#7
Striker169 Car O'Holic Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Austin, Tx. Posts: 692	My old cab was in the same condition so I just junked the dammed thing and got a new one.

09-18-2005, 11:15 PM	#9
suville Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Mtn. Home, Idaho Posts: 906	If you look closley at the pinch,spot welds you will notice this complete inner top and back separate from the outer, I will almost bet you will find nearly as much rust on the inner side of the outer skin as you will on the inner piece, I think the best way to make the repair a lasting one and not just a band aid would be to separate the inner and outer do the repair and treat all the rust then use weld thru primer and spot weld it all back together. LOTS OF WORK!

09-18-2005, 11:58 PM	#10
Americanrider Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: NW, WA. Posts: 1,421	I have a 71 roof patch.... been saving it for a rainy day (washington humor) $20 +shipping. Has small dent near cargo light cutout and minor rust in gutters near front corners. Attached Images



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