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r500sac



Member Since: 28 Mar 2014
Location: Monmouth
Posts: 36
United Kingdom 2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Zambezi Silver
Rear roof gutter repair
I have recently viewed a Defender with a crushed rear gutter where it has hit something. It is split so won't bend back into shape.

Is the only way to repair to replace the whole roof panel? Or has anyone successfully had a repair section welded in?

Thanks!
Post #936266 4th Jan 2022 12:00pm
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Shroppy



Member Since: 25 Feb 2016
Location: Shropshire
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United Kingdom 1986 Defender 130 V8 Petrol HCPU Aintree Green
Without seeing it, it is difficult to say but I would have thought it would a relatively straightforward repair for a competent body shop. I suspect it would require the removal of the roof, or at least the tub-roof panels though.

If it is a relatively common roof i.e. 90 or 110 hardtop or truck cab then a second-hand roof may be the cheaper and easier option. I have a double cab roof that needs some fettling above the drivers door after the vehicle suffered a similar fate. My plan with that is to anneal the aluminium, pull the gutter straight and do my best to tap the dent out. 1985 127 V8 Build Thread
Series 2 109"
Series 1 80"
Post #936287 4th Jan 2022 1:14pm
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r500sac



Member Since: 28 Mar 2014
Location: Monmouth
Posts: 36
United Kingdom 2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Zambezi Silver
Here is a close up, it won't repair!


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Post #936288 4th Jan 2022 1:22pm
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Shroppy



Member Since: 25 Feb 2016
Location: Shropshire
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United Kingdom 1986 Defender 130 V8 Petrol HCPU Aintree Green
Whilst I don't doubt someone proficient in aluminium TIG could repair that, I dare say the cost of material, time and paint would outweigh the cost of a good, second-hand roof and a respray if required. 1985 127 V8 Build Thread
Series 2 109"
Series 1 80"
Post #936292 4th Jan 2022 1:36pm
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