Glued on the Roof

I don't know if this has been done before, ( most likely has) but after waiting for what I think is the perfect roof for my project it is finally installed.
I work in a large collision center as a trimmer, and I have been keeping an eye out for a roof panel replacement to come along, and my day came a few weeks ago in the form of an 09 Ford Flex. This ****er is long, I cut almost 2 feet off the front which is now the back and it fit perfect. IMHO
Here is a few pictures of the install.

 

looks like it worked out pretty good to me ! is that a 4 door your making into a panell ?

 

Yea it is . I always wanted to build a hot rod and always wanted a panel, so I get to kill 2 birds with one stone

 

looks like its going to be a great ride.............just missing a couple of cylinders. lol.

 

I was a bodyman at a chevy dealer we glued van roofs on . if you grind both sides it should stick just like a weld. the roof looks killer and the car looks kick *** all around. keep up the good work

 

Man, I think this is the perfect selection. The only other thing that I could think of that may have worked as well would be a roof from a chevy van.


Rob

 

It looks really good. The transformation from 4 door to delivery is coming out perfect. Now I don't feel so all alone...John

 

We glued on many a panel, works good to a point . Put on a good set of mirrors , You will have big time blind spots on the panel truck

 

Thanks for the support. I am trying to have it ready for mud work late August.

Have to thank PPG in advance for supplying all paint and materials

 

How do you plan on finishing the seam? I have yet to see a lapped / glued panel not show a line in the sun. If you've got something that works fill me in!

 

Well have started to work on the 29 again. It been awhile.
This is not the engine i'm using, but i'm still going with a 6. the front axle is mocked up looks like ill have to remove the front cross-member, the inside is framed up, the rear door functions but needs finishing, most of the welding is done, finally! The front doors work great. The next thing to do is lift off the body cut out the old floor and drop it over the frame ( 6 inch channel ) then the body is off to the the body shop , mud and primer, frame gets some attention, thinking about 1/4 elliptical with am s10 rear end .....and the fun continues

 

Glued panels are normal theese days.... trouble is if the construction is not as rigid as needed...then the paint would crack in the seems, all glues are a bit flexible.
But hopefully the rooftop sides ar rigid enough to not make any flex. Great project!!

 

What type of glue (brand + product description) did you use?

 

If it was prepped right the glue will not crack.

The only issue is the glue line will show thru the paint.

 

MY question is why didn't you weld it? Sorry to say this but your seam will probably show later after sitting in the hot sun. Did you at least weld the ends? Looks like you are going to have a cool ride when finished.

 

I found out the hard way to be careful in what glue you choose, Clag doesn't hold very well............

 

Some guys just refuse to accept new technology or at least understand it. It will hold no problem if the correct type is used.

The problem is the seam as others have noted above. When used on an OEM replacement panel they use on panels without visible seams.

You can try and skim over with some gl*** filler and hope for the best.

 

Very nice. I am glad too see ya working on it again.

 

Looking good.

Wondering about using glue for the roof on my 30 coupe.


What brand glue did you use and how wide a glue area?

I was wondering about Evercoat's Maxim, as I would not require the special caulking gun for their product. Any info on it?


Not worried about it showing thru the paint, will be installing a vinyl insert and edging it with the aluminum trim the "A" restorer places sell. Might be less chance of warpage than welding it in.

Thanks for the tips.

Canuck

 

Nice work Canuck . Keep at it . It will be a Kool ride when done thats for sure ..
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=522617 My 51 Buick thread

 

New technology is awesome! adhesives, seam sealers and paint materials have improved a 100 % over the years. Like said above when used on OEM replacement panels ( without ) visible seams its OK. The insurance companies only want us in the collision shops to replace panels like roof panels that are welded on from the factory to be welded ,not glued when replaced. I ***ume for lawsuit reasons.We always replace the same way the factory did it .Some are glued and spot welded. Door skins on new cars are glued with welds only at the top around window opening but the seams are hidden inside.

 

LOL....All I can say is that must be some bad *** super glue you guys have there....Does walmart sell it?.......Best of luck to you I think I will keep using my welder....LOL