36 plymouth roof

[HEATNBEAT]

the roof looks real nice

[patman]

Hey guys had some time to work on the Plymouth roof so here we go

first thing I cut out the old open top center I stopped about a 1/2 in from the center of the radii so that I would have some to trim for my final fit

now this is why I wanted to fit the panel to the center of the radii the side to side shape just blends from the car to the new panel

now here is where your little cp saws all is the best tool in the shop with the panel clecoed to the car i made a small cut with a cut off wheel then used my cp saw to cut right next to the new panel and when the panel falls down that one material thickness the cut goes away POOF! perfect fit

now with the panel welded in here is the start of the planishing

getting smoother

this is where I am going to stop with the planishing its pretty nice and smooth but have a few slight waves but the shrinking disk will take care of that


now here is the drivers side for some reason it came out quicker than the other side but a guys has got to win one once and a while now on to the front corners here is what i came up with to get around the windshield bracing

with the planishing hammer frame in the open position I drilled and tapped another hole to lock it open and trimmed and ground a leaf spring to the right radius so i could sneak under the bracing

If you can't win sometimes you have to cheat haha

this goofy contraption worked out pretty well its kind of goofy to use but it beats the heck out of wedging a spoon in there!!

and here is how it came out with that leaf spring hanging out there like that it does a very nice job of smoothing but will not crush a high spot but im happy with it

this has been alot of fun to do hopefully I can finish up the back and sand the whole roof and get some pics of the whole roof nice and shiny so what do you guys think??

[Joe Hartson]

Pat, the roof is really look great. You did a nice job, thanks for documenting the work.

[Kerry Pinkerton]

That looks really good Pat.

Gator has a 4 dr Plymouth also that looks to be the same year.

[nonhog]

Thanks for posting this ! Really fun to watch.(and learn)
I'll probably have to say DOH ! after you tell me but..........
Whats a CP saw ?

[123pugsy]

Looks good.

I'm gettin ready for DOH! also regarding the saw.

[Gando]

Chicago Pneumatic? DOH? oops, not intended to be an advertisement....
Gando