monkie Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 The roof on my 110 hard top is in bad shape (dents, kinks, holes...) I do have a roof sitting in my garden that is in great shape but it is for a 110 CSW. Trouble is that it has a hole in the roof for a sun roof which I don't have and nor do I want one. I'm thinking of two options to fill the hole with a section of aluminium sheet. 1- Weld it in place (I have no experience of welding aluminium with a MIG, but happy to have a go with practice first). 2- Drill and rivet it inplace using Sikaflex to seal it. The latter being the easiest but not the most neat option, the former being unknown to me (can I weld aluminium sheet to Birmabright?) - What's the general opinion here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arjan Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 Obviously you can sikaflex something in. You could even consider a fixed window ? Or an aftermarket sunroof - much better than the original... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkie Posted August 13, 2019 Author Share Posted August 13, 2019 That's some interesting suggestions. I didn't know of any fixed window options. Do you have any links? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arjan Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 Loads of options - have a llok at the various horse people, marine suppliers. Cheap one may be to get something cut in slight oversize and kit it in.. Bon Courage ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkie Posted August 14, 2019 Author Share Posted August 14, 2019 Ive done a little more reading and I am leaning more towards the welding/brazing in a panel option. I've heard of durafix welding rods, which apparently you can use a map gas torch to melt the rods. Anyone had any experience of this method? How difficult is it to get good results (ie a water tight seal)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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