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> Steel roof, Whos done it?
Cairo94507
post Oct 18 2015, 09:45 AM
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Absolutely WOW! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/first.gif)
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post Oct 18 2015, 10:24 AM
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Chris

That roof looks fantastic, you are obviously a skilled metal worker. I on the other hand am not (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wacko.gif)
Could you post a few more pics of the roof build if you have some? it would be helpful to see how you did it.

The metal roof definitely transforms the look of the whole car for the better
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post Oct 18 2015, 10:41 AM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Chris' roof would be great kit!!! Love Chris' stuff, lots of it has been in my car in its various forms.

Trying to figure this one out right now, I never take the roof off. My issue is I need 2.5" of clearance to the roof for my helmet, with the seat cushion removed. It's removal gains ~ 2"

This should go into my build thread but here it is on the car. Love the 2x4 spacers, LOL the 924, 944 roof is very practical skin to use.

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Curve on the windshield, almost perfect (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)

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Lots to work out to make it look as nice as Root did in the end.
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post Oct 18 2015, 10:49 AM
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QUOTE(DavidSweden @ Oct 18 2015, 09:24 AM) *

The metal roof definitely transforms the look of the whole car for the better


(IMG:style_emoticons/default/bs.gif) The look of the 914 is at it's best with the roof in the trunk!
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post Oct 18 2015, 01:32 PM
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Very impressive Chris as usual, however the route that Root & 914forme is more realistic for me.

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post Oct 18 2015, 01:59 PM
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I like the look and i think it will stiffen up the chassis. I can appreciate the work but $6k is more than I want to spend. I wonder if steel reinforcements can be welded in and then a modified targa top bonded to the windshield frame and the targa bar.
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post Oct 19 2015, 07:05 AM
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GTs did a bolt down roof, I made one at one point, did not really like it. Steel for me all the way.

I need to order a few chassis punches in larger sizes and a few belling dies. Build the stiffeners, and then punch the hell out of them. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)

Love the flare,

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not the flair.

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