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| | | Re: 84 Dodge......Transformation | Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 124 Vanatic | Vanatic Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 124 | i think the smooth look would be the way to go, maybe instead of his n hers, maybe incorporate a flush fit power moonroof from a newer car? the kind that flip up and back kind of like a spoiler. I think that would be very unique. That would be cool. If you cut a power one off of a car at a boneyard that can vent and open in the back or slide back onto the roof when it is open...that would look really neat. A lot of those have smooth roof areas around them and they have to be really supported from the underside. I definitely like that idea. | | | Re: 84 Dodge......Transformation | Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 1,398 old hand | old hand Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 1,398 | The power roof is a good idea. As for the smooth option, it's all about the bracing. If I remember right, the Corvair van had a smooth roof and that was one big hunk of metal. But it had some curve to it and adequate support. Based upon the frame that you built for the vista top, I'd say that you understand support as well as anyone...
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| | | Re: 84 Dodge......Transformation | Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 1,578 Likes: 2 veteran | veteran Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 1,578 Likes: 2 | Wow this van has come a long way since I last checked in here and it's looking GREAT! I like the smooth roof idea and I also like the power moon roof idea but it doesn't look like you have enough room for the glass to slide back in the van, they do have a power style that slides on top of the vehicle so that might be an option. I would finish the structure of the roof / chop with a smooth roof and and extra roof support underneath the front and sit back and decide if you really need / want it. The vista will definitely let in enough light, ventilation is another factor but you do have windows.
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Munzvan@aol.com / Runnin Wild Truckers / I never met a van I didn't like. | | | Re: 84 Dodge......Transformation | Joined: May 2006 Posts: 4,460 pooh-bah | pooh-bah Joined: May 2006 Posts: 4,460 | yeah, the kind i was talking about is the kind that slides up on top of of the roof.
2003 Grand Caravan Member Vanatics Van Club-Spfld, IL Member Florida Van Council Member Central Florida Vans,-Orlando, FL | | | Re: 84 Dodge......Transformation | Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,586 Likes: 1 pooh-bah | pooh-bah Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,586 Likes: 1 | I might consider a wagon roof section if it looked good . Hoe ever i'd go smooth since it's a short distance . And leave out the sun roof for now you have enough to do as it is . | | | Re: 84 Dodge......Transformation | Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 7,662 Likes: 2 carpal tunnel | carpal tunnel Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 7,662 Likes: 2 | Here is a power roof /vista cruised set up in fellow radical van builders Frank Costas Number 9...... The sunroof was out of an Impala i believe ......Wookee
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| | | Re: 84 Dodge......Transformation | Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 1,398 old hand | old hand Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 1,398 | Now that's a great picture of Frank's workmanship. | | | Re: 84 Dodge......Transformation | Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 253 enthusiast | enthusiast Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 253 | I vote smooth too. I really like the idea of power sunroof like Frank's #9. Your work is really looking nice, Ken. I have no metal working skills myself, but I sure enjoy watching your work. Keep it up buddy!
Rough and ready!! Toopa Sinner Tribe | | | Re: 84 Dodge......Transformation | Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 1,105 Likes: 1 old hand | old hand Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 1,105 Likes: 1 | Now that's a great picture of Frank's workmanship. Excellent looking job you are doing there!!!!! Man I am liking those chopped vista topped vans more and more.
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