Alpine roof restoration---do I have all or most of the bits?!

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  • knac1234
    4th Gear
    • Nov 2010
    • 442

    #16
    Thanks for the thoughts. I am really going to have to give this a bit of thought.

    Terry-I think the stand offs are all I'm missing. I am still trying to figure out what "frame" pieces are needed for the rear part of the headliner.....I think Chris at Badger can advise me on that. I want close to the original scheme on the truck....light green body with a limestone roof/hardtop. I might deviate a little by accenting the hinges, headlamp surrounds, and a few other bits in black.

    Julian
    Julian
    72 Series III NAS
    03 Disco
    04 Freelander (sold, but still running strong)
    2011 LR2 (Fuji White/Tan....per the wife )
    65 MGB / 73 MGBGT
    71 RHD Hillman Super Imp

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    • jac04
      Overdrive
      • Feb 2007
      • 1884

      #17
      Originally posted by knac1234
      I might deviate a little by accenting the hinges, headlamp surrounds, and a few other bits in black.
      Really think about this before doing it. It may seem like a neat idea, but usually looks goofy on an otherwise original looking vehicle. Since you are going to be painting (or powdercoating) parts anyway, just have these pieces done in the correct color.

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      • kevkon
        3rd Gear
        • Aug 2009
        • 364

        #18
        I'd listen to all this advice, you will regret the pc route. It has many shortcomings; tough to match exact colors, next to impossible to touch up or repair properly, it's not as tough as many think, it fills holes and reduces clearances ( meaning you have to be very dilligent in keeping it out of certain places), it does fade.
        Go acrylic paint and you won't regret it.
        94 D-90 tdi
        72 Series III

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        • LaneRover
          Overdrive
          • Oct 2006
          • 1743

          #19
          I say anodize the entire thing . . .
          1958 107 SW - Sold to a better home
          1965 109 SW - nearly running well
          1966 88 SW - running but needing attention
          1969 109 P-UP

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          • Cutter
            4th Gear
            • Feb 2009
            • 455

            #20
            Now we're talking
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            1986 3.5l 110 SW Austrian Feurwehr

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