Anyone replaced a roof? (EDIT...yeah just completed one)

[TexasT]

Nice, looking forward to updates.

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[WildGS]

Well it's been done!!!!

Basically some strategic grinding and drilling to get the bad roof off then some more strategic grinding and drilling to get the donor roof off in one piece and straight. Also there is some foam between the roof supports and the roof skin that needs to be separated before removal of the roof. A stainless wire made quick work of that. Clean everything up, prep with some weld through primer and start lining up and clamping and welding. Key for me was take some reference measurements before removal so that things could be lined up properly. Also having the front rear and side glass handy to test fit everything before final welding. All in all I am very pleased being the first attempt at anything this major. Came out nice and straight, The rain gutters are a major PITA though, at least for me they were.

 

[John Larkin]

Nice job. Is that a Rosewood car?

 

[WildGS]

Yeah 84' T in the rosewood or maroon color. Paint is really bad shape.

Nice job. Is that a Rosewood car?

 

[TexasT]

Nice work. I had an 84 dark rosewood. Looking forward to seeing the rest of the project. Keep up the good work.

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[BEATAV8]

good job man!

 

[WildGS]

Test fit the rest of my panels today, car is such a mish-mash of parts, LOL

 

[CzyKats44]

Keep the paint as is then you'll have two sleepers!

Great job dude!