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buggE
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 Posted: Tue Jan 06, 2015 8:39 pm Post subject: Roof and bulkhead |
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| Asking advice for gentleman with a1961 split window bus.Would it be wise to replace abad roof with a donor original or to up grade? To a new aftermarket21/23window roof? Also he cut the bulkhead out to make it a walkthru. Should he replace the bulkhead? |
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mandraks
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| Posted: Tue Jan 06, 2015 9:30 pm Post subject: |
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bad roof, what are we talking about here? post some pics.
bulkhead should be fixed in a meaningful way. either replace or complete the hackjob with a proper conversion.
All depends on what the owner wants to do with it and how much money they want to spend.
say a 11 window is probably best put back to how it was with donor metal.
a 13 window with a really bad roof where the owner wants a 21 window that is a reasonable choice...
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buggE
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| Posted: Tue Jan 06, 2015 11:59 pm Post subject: roof |
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| Does replacing a 15 window roof (hardtop) with a 21/23 roof or a sunroof increase or take away from the value of the bus?And does it make any difference if you did replace it weather it is original or an aftermarket replacement roof? |
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buggE
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| Posted: Thu Jan 08, 2015 11:26 am Post subject: roof |
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| Is the reply ''no'' meaning a aftermarket or oem roof wouldn't make any difference? This 1961 split 15 window has a complete hardtop roof but is rusted out all along 1 side,no more gutter and rusted in about 4''.I've heard there is a complete roof made with the skylight windows for potetial replacement.If so would the bus value go up converting it to a 23 window or if I could find a regular roof would that be a better choice and equal value of converting it to a 23 or sunroof?I hope this is a clearer vision of my delima! Thanks |
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mandraks
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| Posted: Thu Jan 08, 2015 11:41 am Post subject: |
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my feeling is that you have 2 different audiences:
the guys who love split buses and vintage cars for what they are. a 15 window bus is very desirable in that community.
the guys who want the flashiest bus they can find, (nothing wrong with that). they might trade it for a mustang in a year or so..., they would want the 23 window, and they would not care if it is all that original... here a 23 window would be the ticket.
i would want the 15 window with the roof fixed. but i can understand the thought process to swap it out for an "upgrade".
Question is: which group does this gentleman belong to?
ps, if you are going for the 23 window option, be sure to also complete the walkthru.
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cdennisg
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| Posted: Thu Jan 08, 2015 12:27 pm Post subject: Re: roof |
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| Is the reply ''no'' meaning a aftermarket or oem roof wouldn't make any difference? This 1961 split 15 window has a complete hardtop roof but is rusted out all along 1 side,no more gutter and rusted in about 4''.I've heard there is a complete roof made with the skylight windows for potetial replacement.If so would the bus value go up converting it to a 23 window or if I could find a regular roof would that be a better choice and equal value of converting it to a 23 or sunroof?I hope this is a clearer vision of my delima! Thanks |
As far as I know, there is nobody making a "complete" new bus roof. there are parts made to convert a bus to a sliding sunroof and skylights, but for the complete roof R&R, you will need to find original donor metal.
I vote to keep it a 15 window, but if resale is the only focus of the project, adding roof windows and a ragtop broadens the audience to those with deeper pockets and wider eyes.
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