Turned out the welds along the roof edge were tougher. was able the separate with a putty knife and alittle help with a cut-off wheel.
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Old panel next to the new one.

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And that's when my wife came home from work early carrying a pizza. Being the smart married guy that I am, I put the truck away and headed to the house. :-)

1959 Shortbed stepside 1/2 ton project
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