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Old 09-26-2007, 03:10 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by mcutlass1969 View Post
I have seen plenty of postings on how to repair small holes in a roof. My 69 Cutlass S has some pretty big spots under the vinyl top that will require some bigger pieces to fix the sheet metal. Also I have the standard holes by the lower rear window.

I am at a point that I could use some suggestions. I have some options that could be possibilities but wanted to here from folks that have experienced this.

Option-1 cut the top off and make it a convertible. What structure additions would be needed as well as hunting up the convertible equipment?

Option-2 I have located an old shelled out Cutlass S that has a solid top. The thought would be to cut the roof off replace my roof metal from about 1 inch back from the top of the windshield back to the bottom of the back window.
Option 1 will destroy the car. Option 2 is the only feasible option. I would actually make the cut down on the A-pillars rather than in the flat sheet metal behind the windshield. There's less chance of warpage.
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