this is a very common RUSTOUT area for 1st gen camaros, the area around the r/window which forms a channel and has studs to retain the moulding, a patch panel is fine in the flat area's (bottom and sides) but the top is tough area which curves, does anyone have any ideas on repairing this area without graphing in the whole roof ????

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R.Chambers
69 rs327 a/t & SS396 m/t

Depending on how bad the rust is, you could wire brush and then use POR 15. Chevy High Performance did an article on the process last year, and it convinced me. The stuff is amazing. They also make a filler that you can use to fill in small holes. They have a web site that describes their products, and when you order they include a how-to manual.

Most rear window channels are 3/4" by 3/4".I purchased a four foot buy eight foot section of sheet metal for 20 bucks, bent a 3/4 by 3/4 section and ran it through a shrinker, stretcher until it matched the roof shape and welded it in.This process is very simple.You can rent the tools or the eastwood co. sells the shrinking tool for about 200.oo bucks.Hope this helps.

Brian Weil

I've seen the Por-15 epoxy putty used to patch small holes in the window channel. It was very easy to use, shape and sandable, paintable. I'd try that rather than get into cutting and welding. Just a thought.

Asumtoy, did you ever think about manufacturing and selling the channel to some of these after market dealer's. I can't believe that none of these guys sell this part. I bet 90% of the guys restoring camaros have to repair this section. Why don't they have it.

[This message has been edited by KURT (edited 05-18-2001).]

Kurt, I'm with you about no one making the angles.Eastwood does make a slotted on one flange angle that i used on the sides of a rear window but it wont work for the top.A good friend of mine ownes a race car shop and i was lucky enough to work there on and off over the past ten years and learn some of his fab tricks.

Brian Weil

Get a window channel from a junked car. Just find one the fits close and graph it in. Or you can get sheet metal bent at a 90 degree angle and cut out pie wedges to form the curve and weld it together.