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Started by charger_cody, February 23, 2008, 07:50:16 PM

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charger_cody

February 23, 2008, 07:50:16 PM
ok so i was taking off my soft top because i decided that it looks better without, then i come across about 1/2 inch of bondo  :brickwall: :brickwall: :brickwall:

so i have ripped about a foot off and cant decide what to do... :flame: :flame: :'(

any suggestions?

dukeboy_318

#1
February 23, 2008, 07:55:59 PM
mine had some under it as well, i think it was from the factory because i know for a fact that this vinyl roof has never been removed before.  mine has it filling in the gap between the louvers and the metal roof.  I sanded it out and theres no holes or rust under it, dont know its purpose except as a filler. i wouldnt worry about it much :Twocents:
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Charger1973

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February 23, 2008, 08:04:18 PM
There is filler in every roof.  Take some pics so we can see what you mean. 

charger_cody

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February 23, 2008, 08:04:48 PM
Quote from: dukeboy_318 on February 23, 2008, 07:55:59 PM
mine had some under it as well, i think it was from the factory because i know for a fact that this vinyl roof has never been removed before.  mine has it filling in the gap between the louvers and the metal roof.  I sanded it out and theres no holes or rust under it, dont know its purpose except as a filler. i wouldnt worry about it much :Twocents:
ya i mean under the bondo there is rust and mine has never been removed..

charger_cody

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February 23, 2008, 08:52:39 PM
it's pretty dark out right now i will have pics tomorrow.

Nacho-RT74

#5
February 23, 2008, 09:22:12 PM
sig pic, is a little bit small...  coul dit be bigger to see it more clear ? ;D ;D
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69bronzeT5

#6
February 23, 2008, 10:38:16 PM
Quote from: charger_cody on February 23, 2008, 07:50:16 PM
any suggestions?

Sell that 3rd Gen and buy a 2nd gen! :smilielol:


Honestly though, most vinyl top cars have rust under the top. You might have to replace the roof skin. Need pics though
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dukeboy_318

#7
February 24, 2008, 10:48:17 AM
im thinking bout leaving mine off as well, just painting it sassy grassy with the rest of the car
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bordin34

#8
February 24, 2008, 07:28:45 PM
It's very common to have bondo and rust under a 3rd gen vinyl roof. My 74 SE did.

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mally69

#9
February 24, 2008, 07:35:06 PM
If there is rust under there you'd be best off taking it all off and getting rid of the rust. :Twocents:

Charger1973

#10
February 24, 2008, 08:03:22 PM
Yeah dont hesitate to rip the rest of the top off.  It has to come off anyway.  I do have a 3rd gen roof for sale, if it comes to that.  Did you get the pics today?
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