Wanted: a roof.

[rjd2]

Hi all, here's what's probably an odd one. I'm looking to buy a good roof from a donor car. my body/welding guy thinks it's be much easier to weld in place a good roof, rather than re-work the dented one. seems crazy to me, but i'm at least exploring it,at his behest. let me know if you may have one. thanks!

[71bmr02]

where are you located, i have slicktop i removed from a parts car and it's ready to go.  located in VA.

 

Gale H

[71bmr02]

I'll cut out a piece if that will work, shipping an entire roof panel could run into $$$.

 

Gale H

[Conserv]

4 hours ago, rjd2 said:

Hi all, here's what's probably an odd one. I'm looking to buy a good roof from a donor car. my body/welding guy thinks it's be much easier to weld in place a good roof, rather than re-work the dented one. seems crazy to me, but i'm at least exploring it,at his behest. let me know if you may have one. thanks!

 

Your location might be relevant.  Strictly German in Braselton, GA generally has a few roofs lying around:  your choice between sunroof and slicktop!

 

Regards,

 

Steve

 

 

[rjd2]

On 8/15/2017 at 10:12 AM, 71bmr02 said:

I'll cut out a piece if that will work, shipping an entire roof panel could run into $$$.

 

Gale H

thanks so much gale! lemme see what i can sort here with the PDR guys...

[71bmr02]

No problem, everyone seems to think it can be worked out with body tools.  My experience with big expanses of sheet metal like roof, hood and decks is those wrinkes extend much further out to the surrounding flat surfaces and inner supports than one would think, and pulling hammering etc often just makes it worse.  if you can find someone with the experience and patience to work it out, go for it. I bought a 02 parts car not knowing it had been crashed so hard  the inner part of the rear wheel wellwas wrinkled.  The bodyman who worked on it pulled/pushed(portapower?) most of it and then applied  about 1/4 inch bondo.  did a good job but it was still filler and the serious damage to the inner well wasnt touched.  just an example of a cosmetic fix but serious damage couldnt be fixed without some cutting  and welding.

 

Gale H