Hey all, really appreciate your help in my previous post about my FJ40 roof cap project. To keep it simple I'll upload a video of my concern... I appreciate any advice.
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Wow, I've never thought of gluing the top to the frame before riveting! I was on the phone with Brandon from Classic Cruisers this morning (great guy), he said I might just have to send it even if not 100% of the rivets go through the fiberglass lol.I used windshield sealant to glue my top to the frame, using the vehicle as a jig.
Once everything cured, I put all the rivets in. Seemed like the easiest solution to me.
I think you've got plenty of material there for rivets. There will be a few places where they'll be close to edge, but there is a ton of rivets holding the gutter on.
I would get that gutter fully sealed up before attaching it.
What kind of windshield sealant did you use? I'm not picturing it...
The number you're after is 08609.I wanted it bonded to hopefully protect the metal a bit more, remove a possible rattle, and be one more barrier to leaks.
This is the stuff I used. I wish I had that number exposed in the picture. I recommend a powered caulking gun. Even warmed up, it was a tough on the hands.
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