Hard top repair

Hank_ · Aug 3, 2010

When I took the hard top off the bronco the lip that the bolts pass through to the w/shield frame is rotted out. There is no way to bolt it back down. Is there a way to repair or replace that lip or am I better off getting a new top. Other than the lip the top and glass is in great shape.

Henry

backpain · Aug 3, 2010

Stuck with doing metal work, unfortunately. Probably easier to work with clean metal stock - I'm not even certain whether anyone makes a patch panel.

Unless it's already black, will probably have to repaint also (or settle with primer gray for the repair) - because will require some grinding and welding and treatment of bare metal.

This all depends on how much metal has to be replaced. Have any pictures?

At the same time - start shopping for a cheap one nearby. Sometimes people even give them away - it's all about location, as they don't "ship" well.

cletust1966 · Aug 3, 2010

I just recently took my hard top off and mine was the same way. I had plan to sell it for someone to use but by the looks of it, I dont know if im going to be able to sell it or not. The rest of the hard top is in great shape! I was kind of wondering the same thing...

Deano · Aug 3, 2010

I'm in the same boat. The rest of the top looks great. The lip at the windshield is rusted out realy bad and can't find anyone that make the replacement parts to fix it and finding a other top close to where I live hasn't ben working in my favor eather.

ol gray mare · Aug 3, 2010

I'd say look around, check Craigslist, etc. I sold mine for $300 (No rust and good white paint, no headliner)and had it advertised on craigslist for 3 months. Only had one offer. You can't do a lot of metal work for $300. Like backpain said....."location".

getfuzzy · Aug 3, 2010

If you were in Socal I'd try it. I'm almost done with my cut down full to half cab. I like a good challenge.

Hank_ · Aug 4, 2010

I will try to grab a pic this weekend. I hate to scrap the entire top just because of the rusted lip area. I will see what is available for metal to repair. Like I said the rest of the top and tailgate is in such great shape.

Henry

Justafordguy · Aug 4, 2010

Mine was the same way. I just cut out the rusted part and got a piece of sheet metal cut/bent to replace it. I welded it in and it's good as new. I had to paint mine anyway so I wasn't worried about burning the paint.

John Marinan · Aug 5, 2010

I have a new Ford repair panel. It replaces the entire front lip and mounting surface. If you can use it I have $120.00 in it. I will also have to find it, it's in the attic somewhere.

John Marinan

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