Wanted - 2nd Gen Camaro/Firebird that's being broken

Jamieg285 · June 23, 2006, 06:28:42 AM

I'm on the look out for someone that's breaking a 2nd Gen Camaro/Firebird - without T-tops.

The one I did have lined up has fallen through, and I need to find another one.

If you see/hear anything, please let me know.

Roadkill · June 23, 2006, 06:32:21 AM

Quoting: Jamieg285

The one I did have lined up has fallen through

Shame, It seemed perfect, Mate.

Jamieg285 · June 23, 2006, 06:33:44 AM

Quoting: Roadkill

Shame, It seemed perfect, Mate.

No, not that one - I'm still getting that one - I need another!!!

I'm actually after part of the roof panel - to fill in the sunroof.

Oz had one, but he part ex'd it.

Roadkill · June 23, 2006, 06:34:57 AM

Quoting: Jamieg285

No, not that one - I'm still getting that one - I need another!!!

You mean THREE second gens ?

Is that other one got a sunroof, then ?

Jamieg285 · June 23, 2006, 06:40:37 AM

Quoting: Roadkill

You mean THREE second gens ?

No 2 + panel

Quoting: Roadkill

Is that other one got a sunroof, then ?

Yep

I figure the best time to fill it in is now, when the car is stripped and being prepped for paint.

Roadkill · June 23, 2006, 06:42:12 AM

Quoting: Jamieg285

I figure the best time to fill it in is now, when the car is stripped and being prepped for paint.

Yep, Definately.

Jamieg285 · June 23, 2006, 07:11:35 AM

Mmm, £75 for a panel - sounds over the odds to me?

Opinions?

Roadkill · June 23, 2006, 07:18:02 AM

Quoting: Jamieg285

£75

Not that bad.

Least it won't have any rot to worry about.

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Jamieg285 · June 23, 2006, 07:21:49 AM

That's not new, it's a cut out (And I'd have to do the cutting)

Jamieg285 · June 23, 2006, 07:26:56 AM

Not sounding so bad now, the next breakers wants £120

Jamieg285 · June 23, 2006, 07:29:12 AM

Bugger - next place has one. Would have been £50, but he had it on the roof this week to remove the clips, so it's now useless

philoldsmobile · June 23, 2006, 01:03:09 PM

how much curvature is there in it?

the actual value of the steel is virtualy nothing - a sheet of 16g (1.5mm x 2m x 1m) is about £17

asking £120 for that is just insulting..

Pod · June 23, 2006, 02:04:46 PM

I'm looking at getting my sunroof chopped out and replaced too. Won't be until winter time at least though. Having asked around, I think I'll be going for the "sheet bent into shape" option.

Rocky · June 23, 2006, 02:48:16 PM

Doesnt matter how good its cut out as soon as you weld it the roof will warp only way to do it properly is to weld a complete new roof on,If your just going to fill the sunroof with steel you might aswell use a bit of flat steel as Phil said as you will need to coat the whole roof in filler anyway.
have you thought of a t-roof conversion as most are just rivited in place.

Gator · June 25, 2006, 11:09:43 AM

Jamie if you end up with any decent 2nd gen fbird doors that you want rid of ill buy em off you and other bits n bobs you dont want

55starchief · June 25, 2006, 01:48:05 PM

Quoting: Rocky

Doesnt matter how good its cut out as soon as you weld it the roof will warp only way to do it properly is to weld a complete new roof on,

Yup hit the nail on the head here, i tried a chop job on a metro that was going to be scrapped and the panels just warped. Unless you have some one who can TIG the panel in place i would go with the new roof option. The money you save on the roof panel will be eaten up by the bodywork as a roof is a big panel and will show any inperfections.

Rocky · June 25, 2006, 01:51:23 PM

Tig welding wont make any difference im afraid gets even hotter, however it is more controlable but more time consuming