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late68 · 04-28-2011, 09:18 PM

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.

71swb4x4 · 04-28-2011, 09:31 PM

That is horrible. Definitely a new roof.

late68 · 04-28-2011, 10:14 PM

HA..... I figured I would get that response.

**LockDoc** · 04-28-2011, 10:23 PM

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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)...

LockDoc

OARNGESI · 04-28-2011, 10:34 PM

Is the rest of the cab good

late68 · 04-28-2011, 10:41 PM

Everything on the cab is good except the roof. Rockers, and cab corners have already been replaced.

71swb4x4 · 04-28-2011, 10:46 PM

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.

sanford66 · 04-29-2011, 11:57 AM

WOW! I thought the roof was bad in my 68! Joseph

late68 · 04-29-2011, 01:11 PM

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...

Jessechop · 04-29-2011, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by late68

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

my67c20 · 04-29-2011, 01:35 PM

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.

msgross · 04-29-2011, 02:02 PM

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.

mbgmike · 04-29-2011, 03:38 PM

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

late68 · 04-29-2011, 05:38 PM

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.

RangerCB29 · 04-30-2011, 10:12 PM

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crazy longhorn · 04-30-2011, 10:35 PM

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

elf w/capital T · 05-01-2011, 07:05 AM

yikes, weld on a new top section man, prolly your best bet.

cleanfreak · 05-01-2011, 10:03 AM

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.

Richard H. · 05-01-2011, 02:09 PM

Here is some pictures in my build thread.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...2&postcount=12
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.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 05-01-2011, 03:11 PM

Good to see you deciding on a new roof as that's the route id go also.

SIXSHOOTER 72 · 05-01-2011, 09:56 PM

Hay, maybe a convertable would be easier? Just kidding.

**70cst** · 05-01-2011, 11:14 PM

If rust isn't fully removed it will come back. You can pay now or pay later...my vote goes for a new roof.

late68 · 06-13-2011, 11:23 PM

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 )

04-28-2011, 09:18 PM	#1
late68 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Spring, Tx Posts: 365	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. Attached Images

04-28-2011, 09:31 PM	#2
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: Need some roof opinions...... That is horrible. Definitely a new roof. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

04-28-2011, 10:14 PM	#3
late68 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Spring, Tx Posts: 365	Re: Need some roof opinions...... HA..... I figured I would get that response.

04-28-2011, 10:23 PM	#4
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,398	Re: Need some roof opinions...... - 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)... LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

04-28-2011, 10:34 PM	#5
OARNGESI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CASA GRANDE AZ Posts: 4,276	Re: Need some roof opinions...... Is the rest of the cab good __________________ 70 SWB STEPSIDE 70 BLAZER 09 challenger

04-28-2011, 10:41 PM	#6
late68 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Spring, Tx Posts: 365	Re: Need some roof opinions...... Everything on the cab is good except the roof. Rockers, and cab corners have already been replaced.

04-28-2011, 10:46 PM	#7
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	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. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

04-29-2011, 11:57 AM	#8
sanford66 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Everest Ks Posts: 749	Re: Need some roof opinions...... WOW! I thought the roof was bad in my 68! Joseph __________________ 1970 Chevelle Nomad station wagon 1966 C-10 lwb,250-six,granny 4speed 1966 C-10 lwb,factory A/C,Custom Cab 1954 Delray 2-door sedan [rat rod project]

04-29-2011, 01:11 PM	#9
late68 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Spring, Tx Posts: 365	Re: Need some roof opinions...... 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...

04-29-2011, 01:35 PM	#11
my67c20 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Tucson AZ by way of WI & CA Posts: 509	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.

04-29-2011, 02:02 PM	#12
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Need some roof opinions...... 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. __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

04-29-2011, 03:38 PM	#13
mbgmike Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pasadena,Tx /Pto Pta DR Posts: 5,415	Re: Need some roof opinions...... 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 Last edited by mbgmike; 04-29-2011 at 03:39 PM.

04-29-2011, 05:38 PM	#14
late68 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Spring, Tx Posts: 365	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.

04-30-2011, 10:12 PM	#15
RangerCB29 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Baytown, TX Posts: 22	Re: Need some roof opinions...... Edit Last edited by msgross; 05-01-2011 at 04:13 PM. Reason: please become a paid subscriber if you want to search for parts to buy, thanks...

04-30-2011, 10:35 PM	#16
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,403	Re: Need some roof opinions...... 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 __________________ 69 longhorn,4" chop,3/5 drop, 1/2 ton suspension/disc brakes,1 1/2" body drop,steel tilt clip, 5.3/Edelbrock rpm intake/600 carb, Hooker streetrod shorties,2 1/2" exhaust/ H pipe/50's Flows , 6 spd Richmond trans,12 bolt/ 3.40 gears....



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05-01-2011, 07:05 AM	#17
elf w/capital T Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: North Carolina Posts: 993	Re: Need some roof opinions...... yikes, weld on a new top section man, prolly your best bet.

05-01-2011, 10:03 AM	#18
cleanfreak Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: port robinson ontario canada Posts: 398	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.

05-01-2011, 02:09 PM	#19
Richard H. Spanked once Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Intheshop, Indiana Posts: 969	Re: Need some roof opinions...... Here is some pictures in my build thread. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...2&postcount=12 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. __________________ The ole 350 budget build.

05-01-2011, 03:11 PM	#20
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,594	Re: Need some roof opinions...... Good to see you deciding on a new roof as that's the route id go also. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

05-01-2011, 09:56 PM	#21
SIXSHOOTER 72 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Forsyth MO Posts: 11	Re: Need some roof opinions...... Hay, maybe a convertable would be easier? Just kidding.

05-01-2011, 11:14 PM	#22
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,365	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. __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

06-13-2011, 11:23 PM	#23
late68 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Spring, Tx Posts: 365	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 ) Attached Images

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