Cab Windshield area Repair - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

John Pasinski · 05-30-2009, 04:03 PM

I am seriously considering a '68 Chev. dually I found online. Bed is great, tires very good, frame solid. It's got a 307 w/ a 4speed. The cab is really not bad for 40+ years came from TN. I think I can figure my way around the usual cab repairs. Here's my question: Above the windshield especially inside, it's pretty rusted out. Is there a way you guys repair that area? If so, how is it accomplished? Could this be a deal breaker? Thanks to any all who advise.

**88JRFAN** · 05-30-2009, 04:10 PM

There is a piece that is sold to replace the inside windshield piece. Don't think there is any for the outside of the windshield. Check out some of the site vendor's, they should be able to hook you up. Should not be to difficult to replace, like replacing any sheetmetal, will take some time. Depends on if the cab has any other rust problems. All depends upon how much work you want to put into it.

John Pasinski · 05-30-2009, 04:23 PM

WOW! That was a quick response. Thanks 88 I appreciate that. The rest of the cab is pretty good. I'll check more thourghly tomorrow. It still has most of the original undercoat on it. Looks like rocker(s) only, floor's solid.
Fenders behind the bumper are gone. New fenders, or repair? Oh.....FREE yes I said FREE wasp nests with the purchase!

Skirkpat · 05-30-2009, 04:37 PM

If the outside or window channel is rusted, I would think finding a donor cab roof would be the way to go?

John Pasinski · 05-30-2009, 04:38 PM

One more thing....This guy says he has an "open" title. Have any of you heard of this? Is it done commonly?

**Classic Heartbeat** · 05-30-2009, 05:12 PM

Usualy an "Open Title" means that whoever's name on the tiltle has signed off on the title, but the new owner never transfered ownership. WES

69lemans · 05-30-2009, 10:40 PM

I had the same problem on my truck,rust all the way across inside the cab.

It was a job I really dreaded to have to do and put it off till last. Once I got started on it though it wasn't that hard of a fix. I made my own patches from narrow strips of sheetmetal,one for the curved part on each end about 12-14 inches long and a third on in the middle where it's straighter.

Didn't take much filler work at all after I got it all welded and ground down smooth

rob32472 · 05-30-2009, 10:46 PM

if you really want to fix rust in this area you will have to pull the roof skin off and look at it. other wise the rust will be there and get worse.

John Pasinski · 05-31-2009, 02:51 AM

Rob; The roof skin? From the interior side of the cab? Is that removed in one piece, or must I just cut it out and replace as necessary?

05-30-2009, 04:03 PM	#1
John Pasinski Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: orlando Posts: 456	Cab Windshield area Repair I am seriously considering a '68 Chev. dually I found online. Bed is great, tires very good, frame solid. It's got a 307 w/ a 4speed. The cab is really not bad for 40+ years came from TN. I think I can figure my way around the usual cab repairs. Here's my question: Above the windshield especially inside, it's pretty rusted out. Is there a way you guys repair that area? If so, how is it accomplished? Could this be a deal breaker? Thanks to any all who advise.

05-30-2009, 04:10 PM	#2
88JRFAN LET'S GO RACIN' Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: SALINA,KS Posts: 1,212	Re: Cab Windshield area Repair There is a piece that is sold to replace the inside windshield piece. Don't think there is any for the outside of the windshield. Check out some of the site vendor's, they should be able to hook you up. Should not be to difficult to replace, like replacing any sheetmetal, will take some time. Depends on if the cab has any other rust problems. All depends upon how much work you want to put into it. __________________ Daren 04 Chevy Extend cab 2500HD 6.0 Liter 4x4 71 CHEVY 3/4 4X4 402 BB, th400/np205, dana44/eaton ho52 w/4:10-TOY Rip El Jay RIP BOBBO'S MOM Last edited by 88JRFAN; 05-30-2009 at 04:14 PM.

05-30-2009, 04:23 PM	#3
John Pasinski Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: orlando Posts: 456	Re: Cab Windshield area Repair WOW! That was a quick response. Thanks 88 I appreciate that. The rest of the cab is pretty good. I'll check more thourghly tomorrow. It still has most of the original undercoat on it. Looks like rocker(s) only, floor's solid. Fenders behind the bumper are gone. New fenders, or repair? Oh.....FREE yes I said FREE wasp nests with the purchase!

05-30-2009, 04:37 PM	#4
Skirkpat Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: K.C. Missouri Posts: 1,024	Re: Cab Windshield area Repair If the outside or window channel is rusted, I would think finding a donor cab roof would be the way to go?

05-30-2009, 04:38 PM	#5
John Pasinski Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: orlando Posts: 456	Re: Cab Windshield area Repair One more thing....This guy says he has an "open" title. Have any of you heard of this? Is it done commonly?

05-30-2009, 05:12 PM	#6
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Re: Cab Windshield area Repair Usualy an "Open Title" means that whoever's name on the tiltle has signed off on the title, but the new owner never transfered ownership. WES __________________ 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

05-30-2009, 10:40 PM	#7
69lemans Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: simpsonville,sc Posts: 417	Re: Cab Windshield area Repair I had the same problem on my truck,rust all the way across inside the cab. It was a job I really dreaded to have to do and put it off till last. Once I got started on it though it wasn't that hard of a fix. I made my own patches from narrow strips of sheetmetal,one for the curved part on each end about 12-14 inches long and a third on in the middle where it's straighter. Didn't take much filler work at all after I got it all welded and ground down smooth

05-30-2009, 10:46 PM	#8
rob32472 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: dallas ga Posts: 1,505	Re: Cab Windshield area Repair if you really want to fix rust in this area you will have to pull the roof skin off and look at it. other wise the rust will be there and get worse.

05-31-2009, 02:51 AM	#9
John Pasinski Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: orlando Posts: 456	Re: Cab Windshield area Repair Rob; The roof skin? From the interior side of the cab? Is that removed in one piece, or must I just cut it out and replace as necessary?

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