Roof lip/above windshield patch panel

[SoNorth]

So first off, new to the site. Looks like there is tons of great info on here.

I've done a bunch of searches and looked all over the place to see if anybody makes a patch panel for above the windshield for a 64-66 cab. I know they are available for 60-63, but I haven't really found an answer as to if that panel is the same on both style cabs. I actually need the inner part too, but that doesn't look as hard to fix as the outside. I know they make inner panels for the 67-72 style cabs, but not sure if that will work for my cab with a little modification?

Any input on this would be greatly appreciated. I know there is always the option of cutting the roof off a donor cab, but clean cabs aren't that plentiful in the midwest.

I have a hard time believing nobody makes these panels since it seems like a very common problem area.

[63sbssbbw]

The panel should be the same for 60-66,the difference will be in the A pillars.
That panel hasn't been available for that long,kinda tells me that an inner portion may be in the works
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[LostMy65]

I think there is a post/thread that talks about the difference between the 60-63 and the 64-66.
I would of thought they were the same also.
But it appears there's a slight difference.
The member was able to use the 60-63 one on his 64-66 with just a minor modification.

If I find the post/thread, I'll post a link to it here.

Welcome to the forums.

[LostMy65]

Found the thread/post:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=502811

Here's some other threads on the same topic:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=429421
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=393431
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=482035

[SoNorth]

Thanks for the input guys. I've seen the other threads about this topic, but couldn't find a clear answer if the panel that is listed for 60-63 cab will work on the 64-66 cabs.

It sounds like it can be made to work, but is a little short? So if a guy bought 2 of these, it could be widened to fit.

[LostMy65]

If a portion of your lip is still good, you might get away with just replacing the bad areas with the patch piece.
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[SoNorth]

Mine is pretty soft all across. The ends might be alright. I would feel better replacing a majority of the entire panel.

I'll still have to try and figure something out for the inside panel too. Does anybody know if the inner panel for the 67-72 cabs will work on a 64-66 cab with some slight tweaking?

[oem4me]

That roof panel usually stays pretty rust free out here, and lots of these trucks still end up in wrecking yards. I would make an appeal to some of the yard goers in the Southwest to keep an eye out for ya. Nothing fits like original parts.

[oem4me]

Bingo! Call him up and see what he'll do for ya. It's worth a shot anyway.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=536012

[SoNorth]

Thanks for the heads up oem4me!