Roof lip patch panel

[protrash64]

Has anybody used this patch panel?? What is different on 60-63 than 64-66 across the top of the windshield??

http://www.classicindustries.com/tru...ts/t70872.html

[shortbed70]

I haven't used it but I think the curvature is different!
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[protrash64]

Originally Posted by shortbed70

I haven't used it but I think the curvature is different!
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Thats what I figured too; just never seen it discussed on here. Also wondered if I could cut the ends off and use them to fix my 'burb.

[shortbed70]

Nothing like buying a new panel to chop it up lol.
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[Nobby]

I drilled the spot wells and peeled my old one off. Bought the new panel and it fits good it's just a little short on each end ( about 1/2 inch).I'm not welding it on till the body comes of and is on my dolly.I'll take pics of course.

[protrash64]

Originally Posted by Nobby

I drilled the spot wells and peeled my old one off. Bought the new panel and it fits good it's just a little short on each end ( about 1/2 inch).I'm not welding it on till the body comes of and is on my dolly.I'll take pics of course.

I looked at your thread last nite, Nobby. You've done a lot of work and it looks good. Is your truck a 64-66??? I dont remember.

[protrash64]

Originally Posted by shortbed70

Nothing like buying a new panel to chop it up lol.
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Did that with a re-pop fender, too.

[Nobby]

Originally Posted by protrash64

I looked at your thread last nite, Nobby. You've done a lot of work and it looks good. Is your truck a 64-66??? I dont remember.

Thanks man....it's a 66.....

[protrash64]

Originally Posted by Nobby

Thanks man....it's a 66.....

......and you used the piece that I have the link to at Classic Industries?? It's listed for 60-63. I'll order one if thats the case.

[LostMy65]

Originally Posted by Nobby

I drilled the spot wells and peeled my old one off. Bought the new panel and it fits good it's just a little short on each end ( about 1/2 inch).I'm not welding it on till the body comes of and is on my dolly.I'll take pics of course.

Originally Posted by Nobby

Thanks man....it's a 66.....

Here is Nobby's Suburban's before and after:

[jonzcustomshop]

I had 2 ends for sale on the parts board for a while... no- one ever asked for 'em. they were a 65 truck, that I had cut 1 inch out of the center of the roof for my chopped truck....I am 95% sure that I still have them...

[protrash64]

Thanx LostMy; I'd seen the pics but not the install of the part. I wasnt sure if it was in on the full truck shot at the bottom. I'm mostly curious to learn if the part is relavent to 60-66, not just 60-63 as Classic Ind has it listed.

[protrash64]

Originally Posted by jonzcustomshop

I had 2 ends for sale on the parts board for a while... no- one ever asked for 'em. they were a 65 truck, that I had cut 1 inch out of the center of the roof for my chopped truck....I am 95% sure that I still have them...

Cool!! I rarely look at the parts section 'cuz it seems I never find anything I need. PM me about the details; I'm considering making the pieces but this would save time. Thanx jonz!!!

[Nobby]

Originally Posted by protrash64

......and you used the piece that I have the link to at Classic Industries?? It's listed for 60-63. I'll order one if thats the case.

Yep thats the same pc. I had it clamped on for a while and remove it to rust kill inside. If you can wait till the weekend I'll take some pics of the fit.

[LostMy65]

Originally Posted by protrash64

Thanx LostMy; I'd seen the pics but not the install of the part. I wasnt sure if it was in on the full truck shot at the bottom. I'm mostly curious to learn if the part is relavent to 60-66, not just 60-63 as Classic Ind has it listed.

Sorry, I thought the last pic was of it installed.
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[protrash64]

Originally Posted by Nobby

Yep thats the same pc. I had it clamped on for a while and remove it to rust kill inside. If you can wait till the weekend I'll take some pics of the fit.

Thanx Nobby. I would love to see it as a bunch of others would too; I bet. Common area for problems on these trucks as we all know.

With that piece off you can really get some stuff squirted in there well!! I saw your doorskin project.

Originally Posted by LostMy65

Sorry, I thought the last pic was of it installed.
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No problem LostMy; I appreciate the help trying to sort this out. Hopefully it's good info for others trying to fix or patch this area of their truck.

[62 mark]

I think the posts come up in a different spot on 60-63. I decided to butt weld the gap cause i'm a glutton for punishment.