by So lets go take an up close and personal look at a roof,,,,,,,not much holding it on,,,,,a spot weld every 3 inches,,,,,,so I go grab me a slice of this 2nd Gen Chevy
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donivan65- Governor
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wacko- Number of posts : 423
Location : Chilliwack, BC Canada
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A question, the little square blocks that are located on the four corners of the roof, what purpose do they serve? Can they be eliminated? Mine are a little worse for wear, do I need to fab up some new ones? It would seem to me they hold the roof to the body, maybe while the spot welds were being done?
donivan65- Governor
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I think they put them there to connect the rounded corners together,,,,,instead of having to weld them,,,,,but they are ugly and collect rust ,,,,,,I don't even think they touch the actual roof,,,,,,,,get rid of them,,,,,,,
EconoUSAparts- Number of posts : 2198
Location : Ft Thomas,Ky
Registration date : 2008-05-17
Are you talking about the littel clips on the rain gutters? If so, I eliminated them on my current project and just welded the pieces together. Thats always a place where rust starts.
VANagain- Number of posts : 1050
Location : San Diego, CA
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Thanks Don for the cutaway view of our roofs! Good to see how it all goes together.
The real question is, why are you doing this? What are you after, the roof pieces or the top of the door frame? And for which van?
Too bad we couldn't have salvaged that rust free roof we saw in the junkyard a while back. It would have been very doable to replace that rusty roof on Drew's van here in San Diego. All the welding would be hidden in the drip rail.
And I agree, those square things seem very unnecessary.
The real question is, why are you doing this? What are you after, the roof pieces or the top of the door frame? And for which van?
Too bad we couldn't have salvaged that rust free roof we saw in the junkyard a while back. It would have been very doable to replace that rusty roof on Drew's van here in San Diego. All the welding would be hidden in the drip rail.
And I agree, those square things seem very unnecessary.
savage- Number of posts : 2632
Location : Where Rust Never Sleeps in Ft Wayne IN
Registration date : 2008-05-15
I got a whole roof off a 1st gen Sportvan. Came inside 68 108 from Mark out in CA. Anybody(close) need one???
DanTheVanMan- Commissioner
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Location : Escanaba, Michigan
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Don, I know we had discussed this awhile back but what Putty/Sealer did you use when you re-filled your gutters?
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mcfly- Number of posts : 626
Location : long island new york
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savage wrote:I got a whole roof off a 1st gen Sportvan. Came inside 68 108 from Mark out in CA. Anybody(close) need one???
Wish I were closer,the roof on my 65 looks like the Alantic Ocean.
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donivan65- Governor
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Location : San Diego, California
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Drip rail rust is common out here on the West Coast. And I sure like taking stuff apart to see how it is put together anyways. And WideLoad just had a Van just sitting there with a Sawzall plugged in sitting next to it so I grabbed the section above the side doors and brought it home with me for evaluation,,,,,And I do notice a bad spot above the left rear door on the Blue No Door, so I got material to fix it if I want. And that caulk is called Seam Sealer, from Napa,,,,REALLY STICKY,,,,,I had a hard time laying it down then smoothing it out,,,,,,rubber gloves, an acid brush and Laquer thinner got it looking fairly nice,,,,,,,,
gotavan- Number of posts : 242
Location : Greenville Michigan
Registration date : 2008-05-17
I have a van that suffers from roof rail rust... the entire roof panel blew off in a windstorm about 8 years ago
http://vintage-vans.smugmug.com/gallery/1885155_jmUZv#94975984_CbrMM
http://vintage-vans.smugmug.com/gallery/1885155_jmUZv#94975984_CbrMM
donivan65- Governor
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Location : San Diego, California
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,,,,,,,some guy with a 64 CHEVY,,,,had the same problem,,,,,,,are you paying attention, mcfly??/
wacko- Number of posts : 423
Location : Chilliwack, BC Canada
Registration date : 2008-05-20
Thanks for the info guys, looks like I will eliminate the clips.
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" And WideLoad just had a Van just sitting there with a Sawzall plugged in sitting next to it..." -sounds like a sign from God to me too...heh.
Nightmoves- Number of posts : 2214
Location : Old Hickory Tenn.
Age : 64
Registration date : 2008-11-17
Yup...we were all just sittin around havin a big-ole-time,next thing ya know the sawzall comece to cuttin.Just glad it was the parts van sittin there.Heh heh
LiveWire64- Number of posts : 244
Location : Cali
Registration date : 2009-03-17
Hey Don!
Thanks for the pics. I am in need of a roof for my 64. If I was to cut it across right behind the cab area, are the rain gutter spot welds all that holds the rest of the roof on? Also, what do you think about bracing the van before taking the roof off, to keep everything lined up & stable. Thanks,Brad
Thanks for the pics. I am in need of a roof for my 64. If I was to cut it across right behind the cab area, are the rain gutter spot welds all that holds the rest of the roof on? Also, what do you think about bracing the van before taking the roof off, to keep everything lined up & stable. Thanks,Brad
61econoline- Number of posts : 655
Location : florida
Registration date : 2009-04-16
I would think bracing would be a verry good idea
donivan65- Governor
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Location : San Diego, California
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How much are you going to do at a time? I would at least kind of hook a small chain to pull the 2 side rails in tight to keep the sides from spreading out just to be safe. But aside from the caulk in the drip rails, its just those spot welds holding the roof down. I doubt any of the cross ties are connected to the roof.
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