Above window rust - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

bosco200 · 01-06-2011, 10:45 PM

Does anyone have any pics of them fixing the rust right above there window in the cab cuz I can't find any.

Sicklajoie · 01-06-2011, 11:29 PM

Do a search with "drip rail rust" and you might get some results.

*ksjh1316* · 01-07-2011, 12:22 AM

Don't have any but here is a bump for you I am sure someone has done this repair on here

bajaracing · 01-07-2011, 03:15 AM

here's a link someone shared with me. scroll thru the pics.. http://67chev.shawwebspace.ca/

I recently had my roof replaced. I had major rust top of front windshield, Inner & outter.. If it rained outside, it rained inside too... All good now...

alsriv2 · 01-07-2011, 10:24 AM

As a fairly new member, I am amazed at some of the repairs that I have seen going on. I recently purchased a truck that has had some roof repair done, but was not really a good repair. Other than going to a salvage yard, is there another way to purchase roof repair parts? It would seem that good parts are available for repairs for most areas except the roof and cowl/vent areas.

Al
'69 GMC Longhorn 2500
'69 Chevy CST 396

**Classic Heartbeat** · 01-07-2011, 10:55 AM

Both, front inner roof patch panels and the roof are availible for repairs. We cary them both. The firewall can be purchased also, but the cowl panel isn't availible yet. WES

bosco200 · 01-07-2011, 06:25 PM

Any more detailed pics?

CEE1NG_RED · 01-08-2011, 02:38 AM

Any how to's? Anymore detailed pics of the work and welded area?

**bigsnookmaster** · 01-08-2011, 09:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bajaracing

here's a link someone shared with me. scroll thru the pics.. http://67chev.shawwebspace.ca/

I recently had my roof replaced. I had major rust top of front windshield, Inner & outter.. If it rained outside, it rained inside too... All good now...

I'm for the donor roof! It's way easier than patching and welding and finishing over your head. I've done several, and they can be done in a day, other than the finish bodywork.

chuckmc8 · 01-08-2011, 10:04 AM

these aren't great, but it shows how I did my Blazer W/S

swamp rat · 01-08-2011, 03:31 PM

In the last year i have read about repairs in the windshield area, i run into the posts by frequenting the projects and builds sections of the forums, it takes a lot of reading as most are not posted spicificly for a windshield area repair and are hard to search using the search function but if ya want to learn about rust repair the best way seems to follow different builds.

CEE1NG_RED · 01-09-2011, 05:29 PM

Bajaracing...what tools is needed to do that roof donor?? I see you have some bars within the cab to add support? I'm a novice and would like to inquire how you managed to do that.

bajaracing · 01-10-2011, 01:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CEE1NG_RED

Bajaracing...what tools is needed to do that roof donor?? I see you have some bars within the cab to add support? I'm a novice and would like to inquire how you managed to do that.

I can't take any credit for the work. Steele White in Wildomar, CA did all the work. And at a great price. He's a fabricator, and has several nice projects in his shop that his crew is working on. Hot rods, auto body & paint, frame-up restorations. Fast too, dropped it off Sat, next Sat it was done.

I'll take better closeup pics for those interested.. and gladly pm you his contact info. he even relocated my tank in trade (i make digital printed signs & stickers), we bartered.. He did a awesome job!

CEE1NG_RED · 01-10-2011, 02:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bajaracing

I can't take any credit for the work. Steele White in Wildomar, CA did all the work. And at a great price. He's a fabricator, and has several nice projects in his shop that his crew is working on. Hot rods, auto body & paint, frame-up restorations. Fast too, dropped it off Sat, next Sat it was done.

I'll take better closeup pics for those interested.. and gladly pm you his contact info. he even relocated my tank in trade (i make digital printed signs & stickers), we bartered.. He did a awesome job!

How much for the work? Did you provide the top cab or it was included w/ the price?

bajaracing · 01-10-2011, 12:48 PM

CEE1NG_RED

While searching for a roof here, a member sent me a link to a CL post in Menefee. The guy has a huge yard full of parts. He said take your pick, $80.00, he'll cut it off. Turns out Steele happened to be there too, picking up a rolling chassis for Model A-T? He suggested where to cut, and said it was an easy job, $500.00 So, total of 580 for roof/labor.

CEE1NG_RED · 01-12-2011, 11:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bajaracing

CEE1NG_RED

While searching for a roof here, a member sent me a link to a CL post in Menefee. The guy has a huge yard full of parts. He said take your pick, $80.00, he'll cut it off. Turns out Steele happened to be there too, picking up a rolling chassis for Model A-T? He suggested where to cut, and said it was an easy job, $500.00 So, total of 580 for roof/labor.

Nice...but just found out that there are interior rust where the heater vent is located (pass/driver side). I didn't notice it til now because it was painted to match. When I pressed on it hard, it broke...so I dunno if I need a new cab now or what. I'll post pic later. My time is limited right now, so I check the truck when I can.

CEE1NG_RED · 01-15-2011, 03:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bajaracing

CEE1NG_RED

While searching for a roof here, a member sent me a link to a CL post in Menefee. The guy has a huge yard full of parts. He said take your pick, $80.00, he'll cut it off. Turns out Steele happened to be there too, picking up a rolling chassis for Model A-T? He suggested where to cut, and said it was an easy job, $500.00 So, total of 580 for roof/labor.

Does the guy have experience in this line of work?? Any contact #, etc? He's about 1.5 hours away, yikes!!!

keanevann · 01-15-2011, 10:29 AM

I just posted this on another thread but... Im in San Diego and my truck was rusted out on the bottom half but the roof was PERFECT.... So I cut the roof off about 5 inches below the roof line and trashed the cab.... Its just sitting in my shed... If you need it PM me.... I was gonna take it to Pamona this weekend but unfortunately I cant go....

bajaracing · 01-15-2011, 02:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CEE1NG_RED

Does the guy have experience in this line of work?? Any contact #, etc? He's about 1.5 hours away, yikes!!!

PM with info sent..

01-06-2011, 10:45 PM	#1
bosco200 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Ste. Genevieve, MO Posts: 526	Above window rust Does anyone have any pics of them fixing the rust right above there window in the cab cuz I can't find any.

01-06-2011, 11:29 PM	#2
Sicklajoie The Niner Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Broad Brook, CT Posts: 2,503	Re: Above window rust Do a search with "drip rail rust" and you might get some results.

01-07-2011, 12:22 AM	#3
ksjh1316 Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 1,599	Re: Above window rust Don't have any but here is a bump for you I am sure someone has done this repair on here

01-07-2011, 03:15 AM	#4
bajaracing Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: SoCAL Posts: 121	Re: Above window rust here's a link someone shared with me. scroll thru the pics.. http://67chev.shawwebspace.ca/ I recently had my roof replaced. I had major rust top of front windshield, Inner & outter.. If it rained outside, it rained inside too... All good now...

01-07-2011, 10:24 AM	#5
alsriv2 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Formerly MD and San Diego, now loving life in Arizona Posts: 1,636	Re: Above window rust As a fairly new member, I am amazed at some of the repairs that I have seen going on. I recently purchased a truck that has had some roof repair done, but was not really a good repair. Other than going to a salvage yard, is there another way to purchase roof repair parts? It would seem that good parts are available for repairs for most areas except the roof and cowl/vent areas. Al '69 GMC Longhorn 2500 '69 Chevy CST 396

01-07-2011, 10:55 AM	#6
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Re: Above window rust Both, front inner roof patch panels and the roof are availible for repairs. We cary them both. The firewall can be purchased also, but the cowl panel isn't availible yet. 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 Last edited by Classic Heartbeat; 01-07-2011 at 10:57 AM.

01-07-2011, 06:25 PM	#7
bosco200 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Ste. Genevieve, MO Posts: 526	Re: Above window rust Any more detailed pics?

01-08-2011, 02:38 AM	#8
CEE1NG_RED Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: LBC California Posts: 497	Re: Above window rust Any how to's? Anymore detailed pics of the work and welded area?

01-08-2011, 10:04 AM	#10
chuckmc8 It's alsways something..... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Douglasville GA Posts: 1,171	Re: Above window rust these aren't great, but it shows how I did my Blazer W/S Attached Images __________________ 1968 RS Camaro 'Vert Matching number 327 and M21 Muncie 1968 C10 Black with red interior and orig paint. 5.3 / 4l60e,3:73 POSI 17" Torq Thrusts 1968 CST 514 Red with black interior. Buddy Buckets, Factory A/C, PS, PB- 20" AR custom shop TT, 5.3 and 4l60e

01-08-2011, 03:31 PM	#11
swamp rat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Spanaway Posts: 8,451	Re: Above window rust In the last year i have read about repairs in the windshield area, i run into the posts by frequenting the projects and builds sections of the forums, it takes a lot of reading as most are not posted spicificly for a windshield area repair and are hard to search using the search function but if ya want to learn about rust repair the best way seems to follow different builds. __________________ Mike. Swamp Rat build thread : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=595019 72 3/4T 4X4 4" BDS Lift 33" BFG's

01-09-2011, 05:29 PM	#12
CEE1NG_RED Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: LBC California Posts: 497	Re: Above window rust Bajaracing...what tools is needed to do that roof donor?? I see you have some bars within the cab to add support? I'm a novice and would like to inquire how you managed to do that.

01-10-2011, 12:48 PM	#15
bajaracing Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: SoCAL Posts: 121	Re: Above window rust CEE1NG_RED While searching for a roof here, a member sent me a link to a CL post in Menefee. The guy has a huge yard full of parts. He said take your pick, $80.00, he'll cut it off. Turns out Steele happened to be there too, picking up a rolling chassis for Model A-T? He suggested where to cut, and said it was an easy job, $500.00 So, total of 580 for roof/labor.

01-15-2011, 10:29 AM	#18
keanevann Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 88	Re: Above window rust I just posted this on another thread but... Im in San Diego and my truck was rusted out on the bottom half but the roof was PERFECT.... So I cut the roof off about 5 inches below the roof line and trashed the cab.... Its just sitting in my shed... If you need it PM me.... I was gonna take it to Pamona this weekend but unfortunately I cant go....

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