what is the best way to repair the front header panel of a cab? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

mbc9ieII · 10-20-2008, 10:42 AM

the cab I have has rust on both sides above the wind sheild behind the sunvisors. We have limited experience in welding in that kind of area. is it easier to cut out the small spots that are bad and replace with fresh metal. or is it easier to cut out the whole front header panel and relace it with the one that LMC offers for $100 bucks? i really dont want to use bondo... but will if i have to. does any one have pics of theirs being repaired? i dont want to make it worse then it is.....

Dingfodgy · 10-20-2008, 01:16 PM

In my honest opinion if you have significant rust and rot-through in this area of your cab- you will be money and time ahead to just either swap the entire cab or cut the roof @ the a-pillar and across the back and replace with a rust-free roof section from a parts truck.

mbc9ieII · 10-20-2008, 04:57 PM

the rust is only behind the visors. and its only pin holes in some places but it has half inch in width holes in some places. But there is still good metal there..

**special-K** · 10-20-2008, 07:01 PM

I`d go for the whole panel replacement.Replacing pieces will take more skill.Alot of labor.And,this way you know you got all the rust.

Mike J · 10-20-2008, 07:31 PM

Brothers has it for $99 bucks as well...

72BlckButy · 10-20-2008, 07:44 PM

mbc9ieII · 10-21-2008, 11:14 AM

does anyone have and pics of some one replacing the front header?

msgross · 10-21-2008, 11:19 AM

you don't have to use the entire patch panel either. You could trim it for what you need...

I have a few pinholes there as well but not sure how to handle it yet..

72BlckButy · 10-21-2008, 02:08 PM

I'm in the same boat as you guys.... I'll have to deal with this in the next year or so.

1LoC10 · 10-21-2008, 04:57 PM

$74 at GMC Pauls

Mike J · 10-21-2008, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by 1LoC10

$74 at GMC Pauls

cool, it just keeps getting cheaper lol

10-20-2008, 10:42 AM	#1
mbc9ieII Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Seaford De Posts: 29	what is the best way to repair the front header panel of a cab? the cab I have has rust on both sides above the wind sheild behind the sunvisors. We have limited experience in welding in that kind of area. is it easier to cut out the small spots that are bad and replace with fresh metal. or is it easier to cut out the whole front header panel and relace it with the one that LMC offers for $100 bucks? i really dont want to use bondo... but will if i have to. does any one have pics of theirs being repaired? i dont want to make it worse then it is.....

10-20-2008, 01:16 PM	#2
Dingfodgy Lemme show you something!! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: St.Helens, OR. Posts: 876	Re: what is the best way to repair the front header panel of a cab? In my honest opinion if you have significant rust and rot-through in this area of your cab- you will be money and time ahead to just either swap the entire cab or cut the roof @ the a-pillar and across the back and replace with a rust-free roof section from a parts truck. __________________ '67 CST-10 LWB ("Crusty") SOLD '67 GMC SWB ("Murdock") 2000 K1500 Suburban ("Betty") '95 BMW 325i ("Joy")

10-20-2008, 04:57 PM	#3
mbc9ieII Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Seaford De Posts: 29	Re: what is the best way to repair the front header panel of a cab? the rust is only behind the visors. and its only pin holes in some places but it has half inch in width holes in some places. But there is still good metal there..

10-20-2008, 07:01 PM	#4
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: what is the best way to repair the front header panel of a cab? I`d go for the whole panel replacement.Replacing pieces will take more skill.Alot of labor.And,this way you know you got all the rust. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

10-20-2008, 07:31 PM	#5
Mike J vw guy & now c-10 guy Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Louisville,KY Posts: 483	Re: what is the best way to repair the front header panel of a cab? Brothers has it for $99 bucks as well... __________________ '68 long fleet Finally made some progress on the build!!! My Build Thread

10-20-2008, 07:44 PM	#6
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: what is the best way to repair the front header panel of a cab? __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

10-21-2008, 11:14 AM	#7
mbc9ieII Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Seaford De Posts: 29	Re: what is the best way to repair the front header panel of a cab? does anyone have and pics of some one replacing the front header?

10-21-2008, 11:19 AM	#8
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: what is the best way to repair the front header panel of a cab? you don't have to use the entire patch panel either. You could trim it for what you need... I have a few pinholes there as well but not sure how to handle it yet.. __________________ 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"

10-21-2008, 02:08 PM	#9
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: what is the best way to repair the front header panel of a cab? I'm in the same boat as you guys.... I'll have to deal with this in the next year or so. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

10-21-2008, 04:57 PM	#10
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