Auto body repair & detailing/1966 Mustang Coupe

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Expert: William Forster - 10/30/2009


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Hi, I have just purchased a 1966 mustang coupe which has had sonme sort of after market sunroof put in. I was wondering what you would suggest to do. Pull it out, patch it, work it  or try to find a new/donor roof. I just didnt like the idea of patching it myself and am lookng for someone else's veiw.

Thanks so much
Dave

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Dave, it depends upon your wallet. The best way would be to replace the roof skin with a donor skin- but it's pricey, and requires removal of all the glass. You can just have a piece of sheet metal welded in- but then the entire roof is going to be full of bondo. I mean this is gonna be a BIG bondo spot- not the type of thing an amateur i going to really e able to tackle without proper saders, like an air file or a mud hog (8 inch DA)Hpe this helps. Bill

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22 year veteran, 2 years of vocational training. A.S.E. certified Master collision repair/refinish technician. I-CAR certified. 17 yrs. GM experience. I can answer most questions related to automotive body repairs, ranging from small scratch repairs all the way up to the most extensive collision repairs. I can expertly advise people on what to expect from their body shop experience, right down to what self repairs should, and should not, be done. Lastly, I can advise tricks and tips for classic car restoration, such as lead repairs. SORRY, I DO NOT DO ONLINE ESTIMATES OR GIVE PARTS PRICES!! BE PREPARED FOR THE CORRECT ANSWER- NOT THE ONE YOU WANT TO HEAR. I won't B.S. you, or sugar coat answers. Just plain, hard facts.

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