Hi Everyone, I was going to start a new topic, but maybe it is better to post here on this thread. The information above is extremely helpful Linda S. as I plan on making a beam for my 84 Datsun Sunrader, and will use this awesome info, though I was exploring using a carbon fiber beam. I will be installing a roof A/C and I will need the single beam for my shorty.
That being said is the rounded shape of the Sunrader roof supposed to be constant from rear to front? (pis 1 & 2) below.
These are a couple of side view pics from the Drivers Side (pic 3 & 4)
These photos are from the drivers side and I used an angle ruler on a couple of them to show the concave of the roof. (Pics 5, 6, & 7)
In the pics below I am trying to show the concave using a 8ft 2x4, but it had a bit of a warp as it did not sit flush against the wvwn floor, It still shows some of the concave between the edge and the center of the roof. (Pics 8, 9, 10 & 11)
These last 2 are taken from the passenger side. Pic 12 is facing the rear and pic 13 is facing the front.
I know these are lots of pictures, but I am trying to get a grasp of what the roof SHOULD be shaped like and how to fix and prevent the roof from sagging. Not sure if this is the standard location, but the A/C will be mounted over the rear air vent.
Thank you all for your thoughts an input, I sincerely look forward to the feedback, info and conversation.
-Erika