My 61 GMC

[1adam12]

Here is my 61 cmc when I picked it up couldn't get it running had to "run an IV of gas " to get it up on the trailer..Go tit for 100 bucks can't complain ..has the orginal 305 v6 4 speed...The only thing is on back of cab Po cut the lip off and bent it down , must of had a camper shell or something.I got a donor cab and cut the roof off, but now don/t know how to go about it............

[1adam12]

Here are some pic of the donor cab roof and some of the truck while working on the bed..

[jonzcustomshop]

imo, the easiest would probably be to just replace the whole roof with the new one you have.

if you don't like that idea, replace the skin, and when that is off, try and fix the back panel, or replace that part too..(this method would probably be more work.)

[Bugeyev8]

looks like you got a 64-66 roof so an entire roof swap is not gonna work, I would inspect the roof that is on the truck and see if there are any surprises before cutting anything, then decide...trust me...I did the roof think on my 62 check my build thread, great looking truck other than that...lots of potential, oh and welcome from the SF Bay Area !!

[kalirodding]

Good looking truck. You stole it for $100 good job.

[1adam12]

The roof came off a 62 I cut it a little short..It had a wraparound window...I think its going to be a P.I.T.A.........I got the cab for free it was all rusted on the bottom..I was going to switch cabs, but too much rust........

[Bugeyev8]

well let me know if I can help you with anything, I have a Miller spot welder, stud gun, porta power and everything else too, how is your tailgate? I have a really good one here just sitting

[1adam12]

Its in bad shape.Its all dented up .I will take you up on that offer , you know i thought it was going cut weld done but the more im looking at it im not sure....

[Bugeyev8]

Originally Posted by 1adam12

Its in bad shape.Its all dented up .I will take you up on that offer , you know i thought it was going cut weld done but the more im looking at it im not sure....

I have seen alot over the years, I restored British cars so I know about rust...but these early knee knocker cabs are the worst, I replaced so much metal in my cab I can't even remember whats not been replaced, If the front of the roof is solid I would just section the rear roof panels in from the other roof, stagger the cuts , replace the lower section of the rear visor and then section the new skin section on after, don't get overwhelmed...it gets more clear after you make a few cuts, if you are unsure just walk away and think about the problem....there is an easy solution to every problem..and hell its just metal...if you cut it wrong...weld it up and try again !!

[Bugeyev8]

was this truck in oakland by the way ?? It looks familuar to me, here is the gate I have, 2 small dents and more surface rust than I remember but overall very good gate

[1adam12]

That tailgate will work the one I have ias a chevy one..I think it was in in either oakland or san leandro ...My buddy gave it to me for doing his brakes on his 58 belair all it cost me was 98.00 for a power booster..I got the motor runing good now parts for the 305 v6 are hard to find.......I drove it yesterday for the first time have to adjust brakes and the clutch...Im getting there..But man evey time I look at the back of the cab and think WHY did u do that............How much u want for the tailgate?pm let me know......

[Bugeyev8]

Did the tailgate and fender work out for you???

[1adam12]

Yeah worked great thanks just getting all the bugs worked out
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[1adam12]

Here is the latest pic