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BadAssChevy502 · 09-15-2003, 07:25 AM

Can anyone tell me where I can buy a new roof for my 1972 pickup mine is rusted and with holes

*Phillip Johnson* · 09-15-2003, 10:19 AM

Am I correct to read that you live in Europe?? Freight would be as much as a new truck, wouldnt it?

BadAssChevy502 · 09-15-2003, 10:39 AM

Thanks for your reply ,yes I live in europe,and I bought this truck a few months ago in New York ,not knowing that the roof was this bad (shipping this truck cost me about 700 dollars RoRo) but a new roof maybe easier if I could find one,I thought welding in new pieces but I don't think that would get any better.

Please advise.....

Thanks in advance

(I'm sorry if the spelling isn't correct,i'm trying the best I can

)

1972 Chevy Pickup longbed 502ci Th400

"IF IT AIN'T BROKE DON'T TRY TO FIX IT"

**Classic Heartbeat** · 09-15-2003, 11:45 AM

I have a good used roof here, just a little surface rust in the rain gutter. I wire wheeled it so you could see what it looks like. I am not sure how to ship it, but that could be figured out. Email me if interested. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

**Classic Heartbeat** · 09-15-2003, 11:46 AM

here is the center.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 09-15-2003, 11:47 AM

Here is the left side

junkyardjohn · 09-15-2003, 12:55 PM

WOW.... THATS PRETTY RUSTY. IF THERES THAT MUCH RUST IN YOUR ROOF, THE ODDS ARE ABOUT A ZILLION TO ONE, THAT THERES AN AWFUL LOT OF RUST ELSEWHERE IN YOUR CAB. INSTEAD OF WELDING ON, OR PATCHING YOUR ROOF,(LIKE PUTTING A BANDAID ON A BULLET HOLE) WHY DON'T YOU THINK ABOUT GETTING A WHOLE RUSTFREE CAB. IF YOUR TIME IS WORTH ANYTHING AT ALL, IT'S PROBABLY THE CHEAPER WAY TO GO. JOHN

*67Fleetsidedream* · 09-15-2003, 01:06 PM

You should definetly look at getting a rust free or close to rust free cab. There is more rust there than what you see...

DUTCHMAN · 09-15-2003, 01:35 PM

Wow BadAssChevy502 that looks nasty, I think you better look for a new cab. Shipping would be killing you. Think this is gonna be a tough start of your project.

btw are you planning to install a 502 in your Chevy?

veel succes met je project
Ronald

tom hand · 09-15-2003, 04:58 PM

I would really go over the rest of the cab and see how bad it is. I have seen localized rusting in the driprails and the rockers not even been rusted. If it is localized maybe you can get someone to cut you some patch panels from a wrecked cab to keep the shipping down. Good luck

*Randy70C-10* · 09-15-2003, 06:41 PM

While I'd normally agree about finding a rust-free cab, I'm not sure that these trucks are a dime a dozen in the Netherlands........ Tom has the right idea, if you have acess to a mig welder, the roof isn't all that hard to patch. I patched the hell out of mine.

The roof that WES posted looks really solid, that would be a good deal too if the shipping is in your ball-park.

dinnut · 09-15-2003, 09:12 PM

i would probably look for a new roof. have you checked the kick panels and the floor boards?

*Shane* · 09-15-2003, 09:39 PM

Welcome to the board and Good Luck with your project!

BadAssChevy502 · 09-16-2003, 03:11 AM

Thanks to all for your repley, and I will think about this cab or a farley new one ,but first I need to look at the shipping costs
I do have access to a mig welder, but what I don’t understand is that you can buy almost every part of this truck but not the ROOF is this a part that usually don’t rust or what.
Anyway I will send you a E-mail Wes
And DUTCHMAN i’m not installing the 502 it’s already in it I bought this truck as is with the 502 and I must say there is no substitute

, the first truck I had was with a 350 and manual gear box it was nice but this is way better

1972 Chevy Pickup longbed 502ci Th400

"IF IT AIN'T BROKE DON'T TRY TO FIX IT"

jamis · 09-16-2003, 07:12 AM

Welcome to the I Need A Cab Club "INCC".

I hoping to get one tommorow. That is.... if MOTHERTRUCKER gives me a deal

MOTHERTRUCKERS · 09-16-2003, 09:22 AM

Badasschevy502 I have rustfree roofs that can be acid dipped to assure you of no rust inside and out if interested.

jamis got you covered.

09-15-2003, 07:25 AM	#1
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09-15-2003, 10:39 AM	#3
BadAssChevy502 Yeh It's Fast Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Zwijndrecht ,The Netherlands ,Europe Posts: 143	Thanks for your reply ,yes I live in europe,and I bought this truck a few months ago in New York ,not knowing that the roof was this bad (shipping this truck cost me about 700 dollars RoRo) but a new roof maybe easier if I could find one,I thought welding in new pieces but I don't think that would get any better. Please advise..... Thanks in advance (I'm sorry if the spelling isn't correct,i'm trying the best I can ) 1972 Chevy Pickup longbed 502ci Th400 "IF IT AIN'T BROKE DON'T TRY TO FIX IT" Last edited by BadAssChevy502; 09-15-2003 at 10:43 AM.

09-15-2003, 11:45 AM	#4
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	I have a good used roof here, just a little surface rust in the rain gutter. I wire wheeled it so you could see what it looks like. I am not sure how to ship it, but that could be figured out. Email me if interested. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys Last edited by Classic Heartbeat; 10-04-2007 at 07:04 PM.

09-15-2003, 11:46 AM	#5
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	here is the center. __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys Last edited by Classic Heartbeat; 10-04-2007 at 07:04 PM.

09-15-2003, 11:47 AM	#6
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Here is the left side __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys Last edited by Classic Heartbeat; 10-04-2007 at 07:04 PM.

09-15-2003, 10:19 AM	#2
Phillip Johnson Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Grants Pass, Oregon Posts: 1,579	Am I correct to read that you live in Europe?? Freight would be as much as a new truck, wouldnt it?

09-15-2003, 12:55 PM	#7
junkyardjohn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SOMERSET KY. Posts: 6,425	WOW.... THATS PRETTY RUSTY. IF THERES THAT MUCH RUST IN YOUR ROOF, THE ODDS ARE ABOUT A ZILLION TO ONE, THAT THERES AN AWFUL LOT OF RUST ELSEWHERE IN YOUR CAB. INSTEAD OF WELDING ON, OR PATCHING YOUR ROOF,(LIKE PUTTING A BANDAID ON A BULLET HOLE) WHY DON'T YOU THINK ABOUT GETTING A WHOLE RUSTFREE CAB. IF YOUR TIME IS WORTH ANYTHING AT ALL, IT'S PROBABLY THE CHEAPER WAY TO GO. JOHN __________________ junkyardjohn 69 1 TON TOW TRUCK // 84 4WD CUCV BLAZER// 85 1 TON 4WD STAKE TRUCK// 86 M1031 5/4 TON 4WD CUCV// ALOT OF OLD TRUCKS FOR ONE OLD MAN TO DRIVE. THERES ROOM FOR ALL OF GODS CREATURES RIGHT NEXT TO MY MASHED POTATOES// LIFE MEMBER OF P.E.T.A (PEOPLE EATING TASTY ANIMALS) DON'T RENT U-HAUL ALWAYS TELL THE TRUTH IT WILL AMAZE PART OF THE PEOPLE & ASTONISH THE REST

09-15-2003, 01:06 PM	#8
67Fleetsidedream Wiseass secured himself a BAN Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: MOON!!! Posts: 2,282	You should definetly look at getting a rust free or close to rust free cab. There is more rust there than what you see...

09-15-2003, 01:35 PM	#9
DUTCHMAN Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: the Netherlands Posts: 363	nasty Wow BadAssChevy502 that looks nasty, I think you better look for a new cab. Shipping would be killing you. Think this is gonna be a tough start of your project. btw are you planning to install a 502 in your Chevy? veel succes met je project Ronald __________________ 06 BMW 330d aut touring full option 83 Jeep CJ7 360 aut sold 71 GMC Suburban 67 Chevrolet C10 stepside 54 Ford F100 sold 49 Chevrolet coe 48 Ford f6 coe Strijen the Netherlands "NO MISTAKES NO PROGRESS"

09-15-2003, 04:58 PM	#10
tom hand CCRider Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Olive Branch,MS,USA Posts: 2,232	I would really go over the rest of the cab and see how bad it is. I have seen localized rusting in the driprails and the rockers not even been rusted. If it is localized maybe you can get someone to cut you some patch panels from a wrecked cab to keep the shipping down. Good luck __________________ 72 GMC Sierra SWB almost finished---- 84 Softail Olive Branch MS

09-15-2003, 06:41 PM	#11
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	While I'd normally agree about finding a rust-free cab, I'm not sure that these trucks are a dime a dozen in the Netherlands........ Tom has the right idea, if you have acess to a mig welder, the roof isn't all that hard to patch. I patched the hell out of mine. The roof that WES posted looks really solid, that would be a good deal too if the shipping is in your ball-park.

09-15-2003, 09:12 PM	#12
dinnut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: missouri city, tx Posts: 4,486	i would probably look for a new roof. have you checked the kick panels and the floor boards? __________________ 70 longbed 496/th400/Ford 9"

09-15-2003, 09:39 PM	#13
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Welcome to the board and Good Luck with your project!

09-16-2003, 03:11 AM	#14
BadAssChevy502 Yeh It's Fast Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Zwijndrecht ,The Netherlands ,Europe Posts: 143	Thanks Thanks to all for your repley, and I will think about this cab or a farley new one ,but first I need to look at the shipping costs I do have access to a mig welder, but what I don’t understand is that you can buy almost every part of this truck but not the ROOF is this a part that usually don’t rust or what. Anyway I will send you a E-mail Wes And DUTCHMAN i’m not installing the 502 it’s already in it I bought this truck as is with the 502 and I must say there is no substitute , the first truck I had was with a 350 and manual gear box it was nice but this is way better 1972 Chevy Pickup longbed 502ci Th400 "IF IT AIN'T BROKE DON'T TRY TO FIX IT" Attached Images

09-16-2003, 07:12 AM	#15
jamis F.A.S.T. president Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Florida Posts: 1,883	Welcome to the I Need A Cab Club "INCC". I hoping to get one tommorow. That is.... if MOTHERTRUCKER gives me a deal



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09-16-2003, 09:22 AM	#16
MOTHERTRUCKERS Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: BRADENTON FLA Posts: 3,269	Badasschevy502 I have rustfree roofs that can be acid dipped to assure you of no rust inside and out if interested. jamis got you covered. __________________ Rest in Peace Ed. Thanks for all the good times.

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