Roof Panel and Drip Rail Replace in DALLAS - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Thundarr · 03-01-2016, 06:40 PM

I like the "patina" in my truck but I really need to replace the roof panel and drip rail. Can anyone recommend a good and affordable shop to do the work in the Dallas Fort Worth area.

I don't know that I will every fully restore my truck, because I just want to use it as a truck for now. However, I want to do this part right in case I ever change my mind.

Doug's68SS · 03-01-2016, 06:56 PM

the problem is finding drip rails. I bought a set for my doors and they did not fit because they are not made correctly. I bought from GMC Paul and they told me there was only 1 Manufacture that makes all drip rails reguardless of who sells them. the refunded my money after I showed them pictures of why they were not made right.

Thundarr · 03-01-2016, 07:01 PM

Good to know. My drip rails actually aren't too bad, so they may be salvageable. The roof panel is bad and just filled with bondo by the previous owner. That has to get cut out and welded in new.

Any shop recommendations are appreciated.

**Jason Banks** · 03-01-2016, 11:41 PM

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cooperhw · 03-01-2016, 11:51 PM

Might be faster & easier to clip the roof off & weld a donor on. A lot easier in some cases.

HeavyD · 03-02-2016, 12:22 AM

Isnt the bodyman on you tube "my friend Pete" who owns south west rod and customs from the area? If anything the visit would be entertaining!

CG · 03-02-2016, 12:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cooperhw

Might be faster & easier to clip the roof off & weld a donor on. A lot easier in some cases.

Seems like the best way to to go especially if you are hiring out the work to an experienced body guy.

03-01-2016, 06:40 PM	#1
Thundarr Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Coppell, Texas Posts: 176	Roof Panel and Drip Rail Replace in DALLAS I like the "patina" in my truck but I really need to replace the roof panel and drip rail. Can anyone recommend a good and affordable shop to do the work in the Dallas Fort Worth area. I don't know that I will every fully restore my truck, because I just want to use it as a truck for now. However, I want to do this part right in case I ever change my mind. __________________ 1971 GMC C15 Sierra Grande SWB 1972 Chevy C10 Custom Deluxe LWB 2018 GMC Yukon Denali

03-01-2016, 06:56 PM	#2
Doug's68SS Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Canton, Tx Posts: 175	Re: Roof Panel and Drip Rail Replace in DALLAS the problem is finding drip rails. I bought a set for my doors and they did not fit because they are not made correctly. I bought from GMC Paul and they told me there was only 1 Manufacture that makes all drip rails reguardless of who sells them. the refunded my money after I showed them pictures of why they were not made right.

03-01-2016, 07:01 PM	#3
Thundarr Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Coppell, Texas Posts: 176	Re: Roof Panel and Drip Rail Replace in DALLAS Good to know. My drip rails actually aren't too bad, so they may be salvageable. The roof panel is bad and just filled with bondo by the previous owner. That has to get cut out and welded in new. Any shop recommendations are appreciated. __________________ 1971 GMC C15 Sierra Grande SWB 1972 Chevy C10 Custom Deluxe LWB 2018 GMC Yukon Denali

03-01-2016, 11:41 PM	#4
Jason Banks Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: TX Posts: 1,519	Re: Roof Panel and Drip Rail Replace in DALLAS https://www.instagram.com/vastinespaintgarage/

03-01-2016, 11:51 PM	#5
cooperhw Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Mesa AZ (Near Phoenix) Posts: 2,302	Re: Roof Panel and Drip Rail Replace in DALLAS Might be faster & easier to clip the roof off & weld a donor on. A lot easier in some cases. __________________ "Life is too short to drive a boring vehicle". Later, Wayne

03-02-2016, 12:22 AM	#6
HeavyD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wakaw, Sask, Canada Posts: 3,167	Re: Roof Panel and Drip Rail Replace in DALLAS Isnt the bodyman on you tube "my friend Pete" who owns south west rod and customs from the area? If anything the visit would be entertaining! __________________ "You can take the man out of PA, but you can't take PA out of the man"



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