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Dec 8, 2019 | 10:55 AM

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Not only do they make creaks and popping noises, but they also let water leak into the cab in the corner where the window seals meet up.

I weld the cracks up, THEN make two custom patch panels for each side and weld that on over the weak spots. Then I RTV the last of the crack that leads under the windshield trim where the factory uses that waterproof stick on pad like roofing Ice and water shield.

ok, will do. Sounds like a good idea

Dec 8, 2019 | 10:57 AM

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Got the front drip rail welded on and the roof set in place. Hopefully get that welded on soon

Dec 8, 2019 | 04:47 PM

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How in the world did you get the spot welds to come apart on the back of the roof panel? They look hidden.
Looks very good btw

Dec 8, 2019 | 08:02 PM

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How in the world did you get the spot welds to come apart on the back of the roof panel? They look hidden.
Looks very good btw

i cut above the seam in the old roof and below it on the new to expose the spot welds on both panels. Then I drilled out the spot welds and then I had it how it sits

Dec 15, 2019 | 04:17 PM

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Welded the cracks and welded patch panels ontop of them. I don’t know if that’s how it’s supposed to be done, but it should hold.

Dec 15, 2019 | 06:47 PM

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Looks similar to how how I would weld up those cracks with patch panels.
Nice work.

Dec 28, 2019 | 04:14 PM

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Waiting on safelight to put in the windshield. Can’t hardly tell anything was done to the roof

Dec 28, 2019 | 04:50 PM

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DUUUUDDDE! That came out SWEET!
Very nicely done.

Dec 28, 2019 | 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by oliver foster

DUUUUDDDE! That came out SWEET!
Very nicely done.

^^^^^
What Ollie said...

...Ben

Dec 28, 2019 | 05:48 PM

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Thanks guys. It will look even better once I’m done wet sanding and buffing

Dec 28, 2019 | 05:52 PM

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Came a long way from when I got it. Here is a picture from when I picked it up last year

Dec 28, 2019 | 05:53 PM

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Once I get done puting it back together, I will get around to doing a write up on puting that new roof and drip rail on

Dec 28, 2019 | 06:42 PM

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Holy crap that is some bad *** work you’ve done!!!

Dec 29, 2019 | 06:20 AM

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All I can say is, WOW!

Dec 29, 2019 | 06:55 AM

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All I wanted for Christmas was to be a welder like that, didn't happen, nice job...Mark

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