Roof patch panels?

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makws6

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Well guys, yes Im one of the lucky Ty owners who gets to repair the rear roof rust. Ive heard of some guys getting a patch panel for this, but I don't have a clue as to where they are finding them. I was a Bodyman for six years and still do it on the side, but none of my suppliers could locate me one. I'll put a patch panel in and if I can't find one, I'll just slap a new roof skin on it. I can get a GM skin for $290 my cost and its gravy to change (I've replaced several skins). Also I was wondering who knows for sure as to why these trucks are rotting in this point? There must be a valley or something holding moisture behind there. Mine had a small blister spot there when I bought it and I thought it was just an area where the paint was nicked and got moisture underneith, but I'm seeing more and more blazers where Its rusting from behind. Thanks guys!
 
GarnetTy1473

GarnetTy1473

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Re: Roof patch panels?

makws6 said:
Well guys, yes Im one of the lucky Ty owners who gets to repair the rear roof rust. Ive heard of some guys getting a patch panel for this, but I don't have a clue as to where they are finding them. I was a Bodyman for six years and still do it on the side, but none of my suppliers could locate me one. I'll put a patch panel in and if I can't find one, I'll just slap a new roof skin on it. I can get a GM skin for $290 my cost and its gravy to change (I've replaced several skins). Also I was wondering who knows for sure as to why these trucks are rotting in this point? There must be a valley or something holding moisture behind there. Mine had a small blister spot there when I bought it and I thought it was just an area where the paint was nicked and got moisture underneith, but I'm seeing more and more blazers where Its rusting from behind. Thanks guys!
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Where in Indiana you at? You can do mine too.
 
Merk

Merk

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Re: Roof patch panels?

I had my roof replaced. At the time, I ordered "the last GM roof in the system." Of course, you could always go to a junk-yard in the south and cut the portion of roof you need.

The bolts that hold the window hinges on are where the water gets in.
 
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makws6

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Re: Roof patch panels?

Last one? Wow I talked to the Main GM Hub Thursday and the said I could have one Next week. I don't know, maybe they are restamping them. I'll call and check again.
 
nallj92

nallj92

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Re: Roof patch panels?

i put on a new roof skin from GM also about 2 years ago, best money spent, and i left off the roof rack
 
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makws6

New member
Re: Roof patch panels?

I went ahead and call the GM hub in Ohio and they have one on the way. I also have a new tailgate on the way too. I'm trying to get the whole trucks body back mint so I can sell for a low miles ty.
 
ShuggsRR

ShuggsRR

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Re: Roof patch panels?

Hmmm Thats a thought for my shell. use the plasma cutter and cut out some valuable patch panels to sell.
 
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makws6

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Re: Roof patch panels?

Easy money!! Just cut at the factory rear seams and behind the roof's ribs, very simple.
 
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