Removing the Inner Rear Cab Panel on '53 5 Window? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

ebernst · 06-03-2018, 10:57 PM

I've got a '53 5 window that I'm working on, and I'd like to restore the inner rear cab panel, to sand and paint it.

1. Is this piece easy to remove once the seat is out and the gas tank is out? Does it even come out?

2. I assume there is some gap between the inner panel and the outer metal. When doing sound proofing and insulation, it is important to install it in this area as well?

MARTINSR · 06-04-2018, 12:48 AM

It's welded in and NOT easy to remove by any means. I am working on one my self right now. The thing is I believe it was installed at the factory before the roof was installed. It's wider than the door jams are across, so I don't know how it could be removed in one piece.

Brian

ebernst · 06-04-2018, 01:01 AM

Thought so. Thanks for letting me know.

**mr48chev** · 06-04-2018, 01:09 AM

I was looking at a 5 window roof I have out back because someone on FB was wanting the window sections. They aren't easy to take apart right.

06-03-2018, 10:57 PM	#1
ebernst Registered User Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Gig Harbor, WA Posts: 35	Removing the Inner Rear Cab Panel on '53 5 Window? I've got a '53 5 window that I'm working on, and I'd like to restore the inner rear cab panel, to sand and paint it. 1. Is this piece easy to remove once the seat is out and the gas tank is out? Does it even come out? 2. I assume there is some gap between the inner panel and the outer metal. When doing sound proofing and insulation, it is important to install it in this area as well? __________________ Here's my 1953 Chevy 3100 Build Thread and here's my website Classic Nation.

06-04-2018, 12:48 AM	#2
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,003	Re: Removing the Inner Rear Cab Panel on '53 5 Window? It's welded in and NOT easy to remove by any means. I am working on one my self right now. The thing is I believe it was installed at the factory before the roof was installed. It's wider than the door jams are across, so I don't know how it could be removed in one piece. Brian __________________ 1948 Chevy pickup Chopped, Sectioned, 1953 Corvette 235 powered. Once was even 401 Buick mid engined with the carburetor right between the seats! Bought with paper route money in 1973 when I was 15. "Fan of most anything that moves human beings"

06-04-2018, 01:01 AM	#3
ebernst Registered User Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Gig Harbor, WA Posts: 35	Re: Removing the Inner Rear Cab Panel on '53 5 Window? Thought so. Thanks for letting me know. __________________ Here's my 1953 Chevy 3100 Build Thread and here's my website Classic Nation.

06-04-2018, 01:09 AM	#4
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,711	Re: Removing the Inner Rear Cab Panel on '53 5 Window? I was looking at a 5 window roof I have out back because someone on FB was wanting the window sections. They aren't easy to take apart right. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

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