chris200100 Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 Hi all, I was wondering if it would be possable to remove the three ribs on the outside of my 110's roof has anyone done this?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 they give the roof it's structural strength/rigidity & prevent it from drumming, IIRC they are spot welded in place, a lot of work to remove & the rigidity would have to be restoed on the inside, might be quicker to replace with a later smooth roof from another 110. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo Murphy Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 The ribs are items of god given beauty, if you remove them all the kittens in the world will die. HTH Mo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discomikey Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 the ribs look better IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 The ribs are there so that if you roll it in the snow - it's easy to just push it home Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dailysleaze Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 The 07 110 SWs at work have ribbed roofs, so they must have brought them back in for the Pumas? I'd prefer to have the ribs. Careless people walking on the roofrack has left my 1997 one a distorted shape that becomes a swimming pool in the rain. I'm thinking of going in late one night and swapping the roof off the work Defender for mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CwazyWabbit Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 The ribs are items of god given beauty, if you remove them all the kittens in the world will die. HTH Mo That quote made my day And I agree they do look great, wish mine had them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris200100 Posted June 20, 2011 Author Share Posted June 20, 2011 Thanks for the replys, I do like the ribs myself but they get in the way when I try putting the 110 in my garage, it will go in but I have to flatten the rear tyres to do it. If anyone would like to swap a smooth roof for a ribbed one I'm happy to do so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete3000 Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 When I had a ribbed (roof) I had a lucky escape at the tip/dump etc. The clearance was 2.0 metres my land with ribs was 2.025 metres. the ribs save a more expensive paint job as I only had to repaint 3-4cm on each rib at the top of the angledy bit Can't you just fit minilite 13" wheels and tyres it'll look wel sic man... and it'll go in your garage P.S have you tried opening the doors yet in the garage Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris200100 Posted June 20, 2011 Author Share Posted June 20, 2011 Once it in the garage it's fine, I have a double garage but it the type with two single doors. I have thought about fitting air suspension to the 110 still might do this at some point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete3000 Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 Or get a roller shutter door? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 The 07 110 SWs at work have ribbed roofs, so they must have brought them back in for the Pumas? I'd prefer to have the ribs. Careless people walking on the roofrack has left my 1997 one a distorted shape that becomes a swimming pool in the rain. I'm thinking of going in late one night and swapping the roof off the work Defender for mine. not quite the same, the puma ribbed roof is just pressed to give the panel rigidity, they are not 3 tall ribs like the older vehicles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HPLP Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 The ribs are items of god given beauty, if you remove them all the kittens in the world will die. HTH Mo its random comments like that that make coming on forums incredably entertaining! H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happyoldgit Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 The 07 110 SWs at work have ribbed roofs, so they must have brought them back in for the Pumas? I'd prefer to have the ribs. Careless people walking on the roofrack has left my 1997 one a distorted shape that becomes a swimming pool in the rain. I'm thinking of going in late one night and swapping the roof off the work Defender for mine. No separate external ribs on either my previous or current Puma's, just shallow pressings. No ribs = easier to keep clean = less cats paw-prints Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CwazyWabbit Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 I know this sounds silly and I don't know what your garage and drive are like but would it be easier to lower the floor level an inch or two? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris200100 Posted June 20, 2011 Author Share Posted June 20, 2011 I know this sounds silly and I don't know what your garage and drive are like but would it be easier to lower the floor level an inch or two? Not really something I can do and would cost too much to get done. I may look at changing the door maybe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yostumpy Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 got any fat neighbours who'll jump in the back whilst you park it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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