Thread: Wondering if anyone has tried making their own tropical roof

Originally Posted by 101RRS

Two rectangular pieces of aluminium, some aluminium strip, some panel beating and bending skills and all done - too easy.

Plus a sheet metal folder for the stand-offs.
A heap of blind rivets.
Some spacers.
Time.....

Originally Posted by p38arover

It can be dead simple. You don’t need to replicate the factory item.

Depends what you are trying to achieve.


I'm sure this owner thinks they've come up with a great solution for a hardtop.
Perentie Colorbond by Colin Radley, on Flickr



Colin

Originally Posted by Ypsilophora

Hey Colin,
Thanks heaps for the reply.

Those photos would be fantastic if you get a chance - will pm my email

Photos sent.
As John mentioned, there is a join on the LWB one where the spotwelds could be separated. Fold over the rear edge and rivet on a reinforcing strip and it should fit a SWB.


Colin