Metal working – Method of mechanical manufacture – Converting
Patent
1983-10-14
1989-04-18
Gorski, Joseph M.
Metal working
Method of mechanical manufacture
Converting
296218, B60J 711
Patent
active
048213942
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and method for modifying the roof of an automobile so as to enable the automobile to be easily converted from a detached roof style to a T-top style is disclosed. The method involves the preparation and removal of a portion of the existing vehicular roof. After reinforcement of the wind shield header and rear roof portion, the header and rear roof portion are adapted to accept an apparatus for bridging the header and the rear roof portion to permit the removable attachment of roof panels. The apparatus comprises a spanning member having a first end adapted to be removably secured to the modified header and a second end adapted to be removably secured to the modified rear roof portion. The apparatus further has sealing means on the ends of the spanning member which align with sealing means on the modified header and rear roof portion. A flange member is connected to the spanning member and is adapted to permit the removable attachment of the roof panels when the spanning member is secured to the header and rear roof portion.
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