Administrators gav240z Posted February 2, 2014 Administrators Posted February 2, 2014 Hi guys, I'm eye balling this and thinking about weather or not it's possible to get a good 2 seater roof from the US http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=161116613186 But I am wondering how to go about shipping it and what it would cost? What do 2 seater roof's cost over here these days? Is it even worth it? PS: I'll be in the US end of Feb for work, not sure if that would help though as it will be San Fran and this is in Washington? Quote
Scoota G Posted February 2, 2014 Posted February 2, 2014 Gee they are about $500 - $750 here. Perhaps one of the forum members in the US could assist you! Quote
Retro Z Posted February 2, 2014 Posted February 2, 2014 If you can get it packaged up and sent to 'usatoaus.com' in California? you should be able to get it here via sea for around $100. I sold a 240z roof over a year ago for a little over $500 on ebay and there were several people contacting me afterwards offering as high as $700...and they've only gotten rarer since then. Quote
PeterAllen Posted February 2, 2014 Posted February 2, 2014 Gavin - Is this about the sunroof or do you have rust in the structural members? If it's the sunroof then I think you are going about it the wrong way. All you have to do is roll a section of roof on an English Wheel the size of the opening +10mm and swage or joggle a step around the perimeter, then apply a bit of bonding to the lip and spot weld it in place. Less than an hour's work, all covered by your fees. I have a fibreglass roof you could take to TAFE to use as a template for the curvature. (edit) Also remember there are four layers in the roof pillars and each has to be welded at a stagger relative to an adjoining layer. You would need a pro to cut, align and weld and even then I'm not too sure it's legal! Quote
Scoota G Posted February 2, 2014 Posted February 2, 2014 (edit) Also remember there are four layers in the roof pillars and each has to be welded at a stagger relative to an adjoining layer. You would need a pro to cut, align and weld and even then I'm not too sure it's legal! You just use the skin and leave the structure intact. Quote
C.A.R. Posted February 2, 2014 Posted February 2, 2014 I Think Gav is referringto his sunroof hole. +1 For what Mr PeterAllan has said. I'd just English Wheel up a new roof... MUCH easier. Quote
PeterAllen Posted February 2, 2014 Posted February 2, 2014 You just use the skin and leave the structure intact. Good point Mark, I missed that. But doesn't it make for a terribly expensive and complicated way to patch a hole in the roof. Quote
Karljsw Posted February 2, 2014 Posted February 2, 2014 Dunno if this helps and I haven't seen this roof in person but here is one for sale in NZ http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/car-parts-accessories/other-accessories/auction-692681124.htm Quote
Administrators gav240z Posted February 2, 2014 Author Administrators Posted February 2, 2014 Thanks for the advice guys, I just enrolled in the Tafe Course this morning so perhaps I shall wait for now? I'm really looking forward to it, unfortunately I'll miss 1 of the classes due to work trip to the US but such is life. Quote
Administrators gav240z Posted February 2, 2014 Author Administrators Posted February 2, 2014 Oh by the way talking to Mossy (Mark) - he mentioned his sunroof was patched also but it took 20 hours of work to get the roof right. Between welding, hammering, welding, hammering, etc.. Sounded like a new roof was going to be easier. But let me consult the experts at this course (not that you guys are not experts by the way ). PS: Yes it was about the sunroof hole, there is actually hardly any visible rust in or around the top of the roof. But never know what I'll find . Quote
Enzo Posted February 2, 2014 Posted February 2, 2014 Hi Gav, "sunroof hole". There has to be a joke about the sun shining out of your sunroof hole, but I won't go there. Sorry mate. Just couldn't resist. David. Quote
C.A.R. Posted February 3, 2014 Posted February 3, 2014 IIRC Marks sunroof hole patch was only formed by using pyramid rollers - not an English wheel do develop the correct compound curves needed. Hence why it took so long to fit... Quote
PeterAllen Posted February 3, 2014 Posted February 3, 2014 ... Between welding, hammering, welding, hammering, etc.. To follow David's theme - Did Mark use a butt joint and seam weld? You only have to wave a match at the roof and it will distort, that why you use a lap joint. bonding compound and a few strategic spot welds. (edit) Looks like Lachlan has given the reason. Quote
260DET Posted February 3, 2014 Posted February 3, 2014 How about filling the hole with a bonded in fibreglass/CF panel. Done properly it would be at least as good and strong as new. Quote
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