rusty hardtop repair/modification?

[bcmbcmbcm]

Hey folks,

my EB came with a hardtop with pretty rusty drip rails, rusted through to be exact. All the glass, liftgate, and side panels are damn near perfect. Is it worth cutting out the old roof and welding in a new one, uncurved, maybe diamond plate with a rail on the roof to create an integral rack? Just curious if/what people have done to save old tops or if I should just toss it.....I searched but didn't really find anything.
Thanks!

 

[AGShelby]

Rusty Hard Top

Hey folks,

my EB came with a hardtop with pretty rusty drip rails, rusted through to be exact. All the glass, liftgate, and side panels are damn near perfect. Is it worth cutting out the old roof and welding in a new one, uncurved, maybe diamond plate with a rail on the roof to create an integral rack? Just curious if/what people have done to save old tops or if I should just toss it.....I searched but didn't really find anything.
Thanks!

I suggest buying another - there are plenty out there.

 

[bcmbcmbcm]

thats what I was thinking....

should I save any glass or the liftgate or just toss the whole thing?

 

[Muddn7]

I am on a budget, so I opted for a different approach. I 2 part epoxied the drip rail, and welded in some new inner supports for strength. I figure it will last a few more years until I (might) come across a deal. The epoxy can be bought at any autozone or advance auto parts.

 

[nickm]

I would at least save one set of glass. I have about 3 sets myself. But I reallly only need one set.