Builds 79 Aussie BJ55 build (1 Viewer)

[scrapdaddy]

Oh Man, you have "true grit" to take all that on, a real test of your mental stability. If you do remove the whole outer skin, then yes bracing would be good insurance and a good way to treat for future rust.

 

[Ol Yeller]

Looking at that roofline, I think my approach might be to do it in small sections, rather than cut out the entire piece.

I’m thinking this is better unless you have a donor roof to re&re, bite it off in chunks...

 

[brisveganbj42]

I just want to say I really appreciate everyones input so I really hope that I haven't put anyone offside by ignoring it..

I did add some bracing

but then i used my two new favorite tools ( spot weld drill bit and a panel seperator) to open a whole new can of worms

 

[Ol Yeller]

All in! Looks like you did a clean job of the removal, should help when it comes to stitching it back on.

 

[Ol Yeller]

Oh yeah....

 

[tatat]

oups . this is worse than what I had to manage . go step by step to keep maximum references .

 

[scrapdaddy]

Go big or stay on the porch! That's some good pictures to save as a reminder to treat that area well with some anti-rust love before it gets like that.

We're with you man!

 

[RUSH55]

Wow! You took it to the next level - absolutely for the best too! The whole herd is glued to this - keep up the great work AND posts!

 

[brisveganbj42]

Started on the rear end tonight removing the rusty stuff..

 

[RUSH55]

Nice work man

 

[brisveganbj42]

Nice work man

Thanks but removing stuff is the easy bit...the challenge will be making something to.replace it

 

[J Mack]

Thanks but removing stuff is the easy bit...the challenge will be making something to.replace it

You appear to have mastered both beautifully.

 

[brisveganbj42]

Cheers @J Mack!

So my plan of attack for the roof is roughly

- remove and replace rear sections (inners, outer corners and gutter section)
- remove and replace passenger side up to the start of the A pillar in sections, tacking together so it can be removed and welded up as one when done. This should allow sufficient cleaning and painting inside the channel whiles it off with only the ends and lower tie in's not being able to be welded from the back.
I'll have to try and make/use a jig so i can reproduce the profile easily, I might have some box section which is close that i can use and use that as my dolly..
- replace the gutter in sections and again, put it together as one
- repeat with the drivers side
- remove the outer skin on the windowscreen frame and A pillars (this should get me access to the rot underneath)
- rebuild inner A pillars and tie into the new roof channel
- replace/rebuild the outer skin where required and spot weld back into place
- refit roof on top of vehicle and remove/replace in sections
- remove roof, final weld, clean up, paint
- refit roof and stitch front then spot weld the length
- seam seal everything
- have a beer

 

[RUSH55]

For you? Easy peasy.
I’m sure we’ll see pics of it halfway done by, eh, Friday.

 

[brisveganbj42]

For you? Easy peasy.
I’m sure we’ll see pics of it halfway done by, eh, Friday.

HAHA! sure why not

 

[scrapdaddy]

have a beer

I got this mate!

 

[brisveganbj42]

Found a permanent home for the roof while i work on the rest..

And had a stab at some panel:

 

[Ol Yeller]

Wow, do you make house calls?

 

[brisveganbj42]

I picked some of this up today

Its the closest thing i could find to this

 

[brisveganbj42]