1960/61 is it worth the work? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Hotrodd53 · 01-25-2010, 09:28 PM

Hello,

I have a chance to acquire a 1960/61 Chevy truck for next to nothen, however the outer skin of the roof has been removed some time ago. I have not been able to locate a replacement outer skin for 1960-66. The only option I can think of would be from a doner truck. Other then that the truck looks to be fairly complete and rust free. Is there a replacement skin made? Has any body ever replaced the outer skin on the roof of one of these trucks and is it a mojor job? Is there a reason this replacement skin not made?

Thank you in advance.

jonzcustomshop · 01-25-2010, 09:49 PM

If they did it right you should be able to just spot weld a new(used) one in along the drip rails where the factory spots were.
I would inspect the roof pillars and whereever all the water has been draining to over the years.
I would expect you could find some one to sell you a roof off a rusty/junk 60-66 relatively cheap.

not made yet, because it is probably one of the only pieces that is good on almost all 60-66's, and because the size of the die used to stamp it would be cost prohibitive for a marginally desireable reproduction part.

*LILRED66* · 01-25-2010, 11:39 PM

Welcome to the forums from Kansas City, KS. As jon stated above, donors can be found, because this portion of the roof is usually still intact and redeemable. Good luck...if you were closer, I could help you with a good, used, rust-free roof cap, but shipping would be considerably more expensive than the cap itself.

**DPowers** · 01-26-2010, 08:06 PM

GET IT...GET IT...GET IT...
Oh yeah- welcome to the site.

TwiggyTheDrummer · 01-26-2010, 08:32 PM

Welcome man! And as far as whether or not to get it, I'd go with it. The missing cap does pose problems but definitely check it out and put some serious thought into getting it.

65Custom · 01-26-2010, 10:07 PM

I got lucky to find a replacement for my 65 and I will be posting some pics of the process I suspect that I will be doing that in next couple of months keep an eye out.

MacAttack · 01-27-2010, 01:23 PM

Welcome to the crazy house.

Send us some pictures of your proposed acquisition.

Mac.

terd ferguson · 01-27-2010, 01:37 PM

Get the truck. If it's next to nothing price wise, how can you go wrong?. C&D Salvage in China Grove has a few of these trucks. Most had decent roofs if I recall correctly.

01-25-2010, 09:28 PM	#1
Hotrodd53 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: K-ville NC Posts: 1	1960/61 is it worth the work? Hello, I have a chance to acquire a 1960/61 Chevy truck for next to nothen, however the outer skin of the roof has been removed some time ago. I have not been able to locate a replacement outer skin for 1960-66. The only option I can think of would be from a doner truck. Other then that the truck looks to be fairly complete and rust free. Is there a replacement skin made? Has any body ever replaced the outer skin on the roof of one of these trucks and is it a mojor job? Is there a reason this replacement skin not made? Thank you in advance.

01-25-2010, 09:49 PM	#2
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: 1960/61 is it worth the work? If they did it right you should be able to just spot weld a new(used) one in along the drip rails where the factory spots were. I would inspect the roof pillars and whereever all the water has been draining to over the years. I would expect you could find some one to sell you a roof off a rusty/junk 60-66 relatively cheap. not made yet, because it is probably one of the only pieces that is good on almost all 60-66's, and because the size of the die used to stamp it would be cost prohibitive for a marginally desireable reproduction part. __________________ 60 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=280904 61 crew build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=646830 63 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=336537 64 'burb build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=448681 65 'burb build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=590715 65 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=281955

01-25-2010, 11:39 PM	#3
LILRED66 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas City, KS Posts: 3,906	Re: 1960/61 is it worth the work? Welcome to the forums from Kansas City, KS. As jon stated above, donors can be found, because this portion of the roof is usually still intact and redeemable. Good luck...if you were closer, I could help you with a good, used, rust-free roof cap, but shipping would be considerably more expensive than the cap itself.

01-26-2010, 08:06 PM	#4
DPowers One foot in front of the other Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Parrottsville, TN Posts: 5,454	Re: 1960/61 is it worth the work? GET IT...GET IT...GET IT... Oh yeah- welcome to the site.

01-26-2010, 08:32 PM	#5
TwiggyTheDrummer Keep It Simple Stupid.. Nope.. Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Live Oak, FL Posts: 665	Re: 1960/61 is it worth the work? Welcome man! And as far as whether or not to get it, I'd go with it. The missing cap does pose problems but definitely check it out and put some serious thought into getting it. __________________ 1963 GMC SWB Fleetside in Sunburst Orange Metallic 305E V6 w/ Plaid VC, Powerglide, BOSS 313 20" Chrome Wheels, Kumho Ecsta STX 275/45/R20's, Alpine/Clarion System, Dynomax Exhaust Old custom classic trucks have soul. Their dashboards aren't plastic, and they've survived both the best and worst of what the 20th century had to offer. For the owners of these trucks, it's often the same story. Through both good and bad times they persevered, until one day they could turn the key and roll up in a customized truck everyone with good taste would admire. – Custom Classic Trucks

01-26-2010, 10:07 PM	#6
65Custom Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Dawson, Ga Posts: 513	Re: 1960/61 is it worth the work? I got lucky to find a replacement for my 65 and I will be posting some pics of the process I suspect that I will be doing that in next couple of months keep an eye out. __________________ My Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=366677 I must be

01-27-2010, 01:23 PM	#7
MacAttack 283 Drama Queen Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Surf City, CA Posts: 2,435	Re: 1960/61 is it worth the work? Welcome to the crazy house. Send us some pictures of your proposed acquisition. Mac. __________________ For about 12 years of my adult life I had a severe speech impediment. My ex-wife never let me get a word in edgewise.

01-27-2010, 01:37 PM	#8
terd ferguson Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 531	Re: 1960/61 is it worth the work? Get the truck. If it's next to nothing price wise, how can you go wrong?. C&D Salvage in China Grove has a few of these trucks. Most had decent roofs if I recall correctly. __________________ "I never apologize. I'm sorry, but that's just the way I am." - Homer J. Simpson 1955 2nd Series Chevy "King Of Trucks"



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