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

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    Quote Originally Posted by 101RRS View Post
    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.....


    Quote Originally Posted by p38arover View Post
    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
    '56 Series 1 with homemade welder
    '65 Series IIa Dormobile
    '70 SIIa GS
    '76 SIII 88" (Isuzu C240)
    '81 SIII FFR
    '95 Defender Tanami
    '58 Series II (sold)
    Motorcycles :-
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ypsilophora View Post
    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
    '56 Series 1 with homemade welder
    '65 Series IIa Dormobile
    '70 SIIa GS
    '76 SIII 88" (Isuzu C240)
    '81 SIII FFR
    '95 Defender Tanami
    '58 Series II (sold)
    Motorcycles :-
    Vincent Rapide, Panther M100, Norton BIG4, Electra & Navigator, Matchless G80C

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