Thread: 93 Disco Roof damage

Gi day Frank, Thanks , .... I am planing to get a panel beater to do the repair work after I strip out the roof lining.

Baz

Just thought I'd check a few things out.
LR have a new roof in stock with a list price of $290. It has holes for roof rails though but it may be an option if the repair costs start getting too high.
Part# MWC4246
Other roof panels are near the $1000 mark.


Any chance of some photos ?
Just to get an idea of the extent of the damage.

G'day

Being a panel beater myself when there is a massive long dent in the roof its not worth repairing it as the turret is usual thin and it distorts very easy. You will have to get a new turret put on and its not as hard than it looks.

Basicaly you would have to strip out the inside, remove front wind screen and everything else thats attached to the inside of the turret. Then you would use a spot weld drill and drill out all the spot welds from around the turret, once done use hammer and chisel to seperate the turret from the body and its done. Put new turret on, make sure it all gaps up properly can even add metal bond for extra strength then spot weld back on.

there are little bits here and there i did not mention but thought id just put up the main points as to how its done.

Originally Posted by Barry M

Thank you very much. I thought that would be the process. I had made up a tool to remove the rear panels some years back, so, I'm off to a good start for early next week.

I also forgot to mention, my disco is a 2 door, however, I'm certain the roof will be the same. At worst there may be minor changes, ... it shouldn't affect the process.

Thanks again Baz

I have a running, registered 2 door V8 I would be HAPPY to see go for $3700. Doner and parts car.

Gi Day, .... Sorry for the delay in reply, . I have been off line. I'll keep your offer in mind, but at this stage, I only need a windscreen. I'm taking the roof liner out this morning so I can access the true damage.
What colour & year is your Disco & where is it located?

Baz

Giday Simo. The dent isn't major, I'll post some pic's when I get the liner out.

Where about do you live, .... what would you recon the cost of turret replacement would cost? (non insurance job)

Thanks for taking time to offer good advice.
Baz

Giday again Scott, sorry for the late reply, .. been off line. I plan on getting the liner out today, then I'll post pic's. If the turret is beyond repair, I would be interested in your roof. Can you fir the new turret if required?
Thanks again .... Baz