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Low miles with extra features and nice color combination.

Looking totally awesome Ken. I'm still wanting to see good detail when you shave the rear tail lites. If I can't wait any longer, i may try on my trailer 1st. See ya in a couple months buddy.

Thanks Brad. I can start them at any time. I have the panels I need for them now. I'm really trying to get the Vista roof on the van though. If you get anxious, send me a message and I'll see if I can squeeze it into a weekend.

Well, spent Saturday and Sunday in the garage. It was over 90 degrees yesterday and too hot to do much, so I piddled around a bit.

Anyway, Randy had asked for detailed pictures of the roof framing, so I snapped some while I was working on the framing. I realized the ones I posted before really didn't show much.

So, here are a few shots of the frame I built in the van









Then I proceeded to put the roof ribs in. Most are very small, but the front rib was spread and modified to fit back in. It worked out great too that it sat right under the new framing I made for the vista roof.







Then I cut out all the cross bracing. It's nice to have an open floor plan in the van again.



The front rib with the framework.





I trimmed the front donor roof to start fitting for the flat front roof. Yes it's going to be smooth. Here are a couple shots with the front roof skin in place.

Sounds like it has to be the plan. Now to find the right roof.

Yeah, a wise man warned me well about bracing

Thanks buddy! Hoping to install the Vista on Saturday. Wanna stop by to lend a hand? We'll get some food and beer.

This is so true! I'm going to fit the front section of the roof and the sunroof will come as time allows.

Thanks for that picture, I had forgotten all about that. Saw a nice one the other day on a Sebring. Would be cool if it will work as to keep it all Mopar.