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Expert: - 8/19/2010


Question

blutoyota
Hi Dan- Looking at insurace salvage vehicles at auction.
Found one with roof damage a shop said they could fix by replacing the roof clip.
Anyissues to be aware of regarding body integrity?
I have posted a picture below.
Thanks,
Rob  

Answer
Hello Rob
Looks like a good truck.
The procedure would have to be roughly like this :Pull to square and align all gaps before any cutting is done, next the front pillars should be 'sleeved' or the roof frame repaired and a skin put on.
There are different ways to attack a job like this , so my main concern is that the pillars should not be 'butt' welded.

Good find and good luck with you shop.
Dan
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    CommentThanks Dan- very clear what to do and avoid! cant thank you enough, Rob


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Dan Gardener

Expertise

Any questions as they would pertain to taking a vehicle from an accident to pre-accident condition,both the body/frame as well as paint

Experience

I have been in the collision repair industry for more than 40 years. I worked as a journeyman painted from age 15. I have owned my own facility for 16 years and I am host of a live radio talk show called 'Automotive Intelligence',running now for 10 years.

Education/Credentials
Trade certification as well as undergraduate work in English and Philosophy from the University of British Columbia

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