Hi, I am planning the resto of a '68 over the autumn & winter months, which includes getting rid of that big hole in the roof...
To set the scene...
'68 shell - Big hole in roof (poptop long gone), but solid and rust free (gutters, etc are excellent condition)
'73 Donor - Nice solid roof, in equally excellent condition
Do I...
(a) Drill out all the spot welds on each roof and replace the tiptop entirely
(in which case how difficult is it to drill them all out?)
(b) Cut out a section big enough from the donor to weld into the hole
(in which case do I butt weld or use an edge setter/joggler to produce an overlapping lip?)
By the way - I'm assuming the roof hasn't changed from '68 - '73, otherwise that would make the decision a little easier!
Anyone with experience who can offer their views would be VERY much appreciated
Cheers,
Geoff
To set the scene...
'68 shell - Big hole in roof (poptop long gone), but solid and rust free (gutters, etc are excellent condition)
'73 Donor - Nice solid roof, in equally excellent condition
Do I...
(a) Drill out all the spot welds on each roof and replace the tiptop entirely
(in which case how difficult is it to drill them all out?)
(b) Cut out a section big enough from the donor to weld into the hole
(in which case do I butt weld or use an edge setter/joggler to produce an overlapping lip?)
By the way - I'm assuming the roof hasn't changed from '68 - '73, otherwise that would make the decision a little easier!
Anyone with experience who can offer their views would be VERY much appreciated
Cheers,
Geoff