Long term project Engine Build 440

[Chlngrcrzy]

Well i patched, and patched on the driver side, and finally made it to the front of the car. I am not at all happy with what i have. Dang it is hard. So i discovered, with the help from some members, that AMD is now selling roof skins. I was going to wait around for some one else to try it first, but after a bit more, i decided i was going to have to be that guinea pig. Besides, i am the type of person that knowing what a crappy patching job was hidden under the vinyl top, that i would never be able to fell good about my car. So instead of worrying about how it will fit, i am  for the next 5-6 days while i wait for it to come. And then i will  after it again.

[CHUCKS71]

Who did you get your trunk extensions from?Did they fit good? Thanks Chuck

[Chlngrcrzy]

Who did you get your trunk extensions from?Did they fit good? Thanks Chuck

I ordered the trunk extension through Paddock parts. They were the least expensive and had the least amount of freight charges. It fit really well.

[hemiken]

Can you post pics when you romove the turret skin please.  Yours will be the first with a turret transplant.  I want to see 

Go for it buddy.

[Chlngrcrzy]

Can you post pics when you romove the turret skin please.  Yours will be the first with a turret transplant.  I want to see 

Go for it buddy.

You got it.

[Chlngrcrzy]

  The skin has arrived. I placed it on top of the car to check for any significant issues, and could not find anything wrong. It will be a couple weeks before i get time to remove the old skin and then i can check the fit a little closer. I think it will fit just fine. Metal quality is similar to all reproduction peices that i have previously bought ( quarters). here are a couple pics. Really can't see anything other than it does exist, which i can hardly believe myself. Anyhow i am psyched to get after it. I will keep you all posted on progress once it starts.

[Topcat]

 

[hemiken]

  That is one smooooooooooooooth looking skin.

I do not think it will be any harder than doing a replacement quarter panel, IMO.

[challenger470]

looks like a good project

[farmboy70]

Roof panels are easy to do with new parts. Are you going the weld it or glue it?
Dave

[Chlngrcrzy]

I agree, i think this is going to be a blast putting it on. I am going to weld, and then lead the seams with my trusty little Eastwood lead kit i bought. I know once i get the old skin off, i will have to take care of some rust in the frames down the side( below the drip rails) But it will be so much easier then.

[Chlngrcrzy]

  Work, work , work. I swear, just when i think i am getting something accomplished, something else comes up. I got the old roof skin off, but half of my drip rail came with it.  So now, i get to fabricate new drip rail before i can put my new roof on. I am almost 100% positive that i have never come across any drip rail being produced. Anybody got some good ideas on building drip rail?

[Chlngrcrzy]

Have most of my drip rails repaired. Wasn.t as hard as i thought it was going to be. Most of the repairs will be hidden anyway. Laid new roof on to check for fit. I am a bit perplexed at how i am going to make it fit better down the sides. It does not have enough lip material to lay flat and weld in the drip rail.  The front and back fit great.  I may have to weld the edges, instead of doing spot welds. Can that adhesive work in conjunction with welding? If i laid a bead of adhesive under the skin, further in and up, a inch or so from where i will be welding? 

[wally426ci]

remember that the drip rail gets a bead of caulk that will most likely hide whatever you choose to do. i would weld the entire lip personally

[Rare_T_A]

   I would do an edge weld at every old spot weld and use the sealer to cover them up and presto your done.