Replacement Roofs

When you think of body parts which are in need of repair or replacement, your roof probably isn’t your first thought. But ask anyone who’s had a tree limb fall on their roof or experienced a hail storm and they can tell you all about roof damage. And owners of classic and muscle cars can regale you with tales of severe rust problems encountered when the vinyl roofs are removed. But regardless of the damage, we have the panels to get your vehicle back in top condition.

Roof Panels Do Rust

The heyday of vinyl covered roofs was in the 1960s and 70s, which unfortunately coincided with the peak years of the muscle car era. A lot of these cherished and highly valued automobiles came from the factory with vinyl roofs, much to a vehicle restorer’s chagrin. It is common for the trim on these roofs to leak and trap water underneath. This moisture inevitably causes rust that in its most severe form can result in metal perforation. Not only do the rust spots on your car look unsightly; corrosion spreading to a larger area could affect its structural integrity.

Replacement Is the Best Option

If you want your restoration to be perfect, repairing this damage is not the answer. The flat expanses of the average roof will make any poor body work show through the paint. Although it may seem to be a daunting job, the answer is to replace the entire panel. We can’t make the actual job any easier but we can help by supplying everything you need to complete the job. We offer roof skins made to original dimensions using modern tooling by restoration specialists. You can be confident that a roof panel you purchase from us will look exactly the same as the original.

All You Need in One Place

Along with the roof skin you will need the roof panel braces for support and the metal drip rails or gutters. Drip rails disappeared from vehicles when aerodynamics and fuel mileage became important, but they were useful features that kept water from pouring off the top into the cab when you cracked the windows in a rain storm. Drip rails are adorned with anodized aluminum or stainless steel moldings that trim the roof line. We can supply you with all of these parts as well as weatherstripping to help complete the job efficiently, safely, and reliably.

OE Fit, Form & Function

Many manufacturers selling replacement roof panels claim items they sell fit correctly. But upon installation, the aftermarket panels are so thin that they can dent easily from the smallest of acorns. They may feature the wrong shape, size, and have contour bends that aren't cleanly shaped. Non-fitting panels require professional cutting and welding to remedy the situation, and if a panel does not feature the right lengths and widths, the only option is returning it. Instead of wasting your time on correcting imperfections or finding another panel, it is better to purchase the body part designed specifically for your vehicle right away. We have viable replacements that feature:

• Factory-style shapes and contours for an exact fit without any modifications required
• Same gauge metal as stock
• OE-like function and reliability
• Correct as original look
• Affordable price