blondie67

So, the body guy removes the vinyl top today and guess what? The roof is gone. Not only is it gone, but someone tried to fix it, put a piece of fiberglass on it and covered it with a vinyl top. Now, I knew there probably would be rust, but come on.....

Is there anyone who does an aftermarket roof? Or do I have to resort to finding a donor car and does anyone know of one?

Thanks
Linda
PS> I knew that vinyl top was weird. Didn't come with one.

 

wytnyt

linda
we have a 67 lemans that has a good top
i can post pics tomorrow
also im still looking for the steering wheel but im running out of places to look
the lemans has one tho
i can get a price on both

blondie67

I will owe you big time! I could really really really use that roof.....and steering wheel for that matter. Please let me know a price asap and for shipping. Can you cut it? Pics would be great!

Thank you so much.
Linda

wytnyt

ill post pics with a price tomm
also this is a post car and from what i recall their interchangeable
be much easier to remove the post rather than separate at the driprail
confirm that with your bodyshop
be glad to take measurements if needed

05GTO

I looked at a 67 hardtop GTO last night that was dis-assembled many years ago and has been in this guys basement. The car has a good roof, a deluxe steering wheel (need restoring), the rear seat brace and probably several other parts you may need.

I can get the car for $1,000 to $1,500 but decided to pass because of the amount of missing parts. Here are pictures, now the problem is getting the car from Cartersville Ga to Washington State.

I also called a friend of mine who buys and sells pontiac parts, he was going to call today. If he purchased the car he may be interested in selling those parts to you.

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Randy

geeteeohguy

Linda---it sounds like you're already on track. You can use a roof off of a 66-67: Chevelle, Skylark, Cutlass, F-85, 442, Tempest, or LeMans. The vinyl is probably what caused the rust, and then another vinyl top was put on later. I've never seen a rousted out roof on a non-vinyl top car. (IN CA, anyway). And, think of it this way: You got a really good price on the car, so you're not really out anything, even if it costs 1 or 2 grand. You'll get it fixed, no problem (I hope) One thing I do know: you know a hell of a lot more about '67 GTO's than you did last year at this time, and thats gotta be worth something!!!!! Good luck.
Jeff

blondie67

Thanks Jeff for the words of encouragement. I have learned a lot! I did however know a lot more when I was a teenager regarding specs and such. I forgot all that....it'll come back.
My car didn't come with a vinyl top. It probably got rusted and instead of fixing it properly, they just put a piece of fiberglass on top and put a top on it which made it a lot worse. It probably would've been fixable back in the day....
I did get the car for a great price. I've been looking at parts cars and they're going for as much if not more for a rolling chassis and non matching motors. At least I can say my running gear is awesome. Thank God this body guy knows what he's doing. He's an old school body guy (50 years experience), and I trust what he says. He said I should return it! Hah! Little does he know that these cars are worth a lot more than what I paid for it. I could've just drove it the way it was for a while, but I figured I'd get the body work done. All I've done so far is put new brakes and exhaust on it and bought the body parts i.e. trunk, upper deck panel, new surrounds and a piece of chrome. Even with a new roof and paint job, I'll still be WAY under 18 k, plus I'm not selling it. It wouldn't matter if I sold it and got another one. There would be unseen problems with another car and I'd have to fix them too. So, I'll stick with the one I've got.
Blondienevergivesup67

blondie67

Hey Randy,
Would appreciate some news when you get it. Also got a line on one from wytnyt. Does it matter about a post car? They are continuing with the other body work while I wait for the roof. Is a 66 front bumper the same as a 67? Got a line on one for cheap..but it's a 66.

Linda

05GTO

66 and 67 front bumpers are the same, rear bumpers are not. I will have a spare front bumper in about a week, I had it rechromed and the guy did not get it straight and I did not take the time to carry it back to him so I ordered a new remanufactured. It needs some minor work.

Check your PM for the guy I mentioned above, I'm sending you his telephone number. He did not buy the 67 either but has a ton of GTO parts

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blondie67

Randy,
Will a post car roof work? The guy you had me call wasn't sure. Nice guy!
Linda