EnJ Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 Just bought a 1978 Chinook and wanting to try to repair/ fix it up myself as much as possible. I am very new to this, so any advice and knowledge is very much appreciated. The fiberglass roofing is cracked, what’s the best approach to fixing something like this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linda s Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 Very cracked. Unfortunately, I think you need to remove the roof. Turned over the roof will lay flatter and also take the weight off the cracks. Only way I can see you ever getting it lined up nicely. Then fiberglass from the inside. Use some strong tape to stabilize it for moving. Try this site. A couple of the guys have removed their roofs for repair in the past. Maybe someone will give you some pointers toyotachinook@groups.io | Home Linda S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fred heath Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 That amount of repair is above what most owners would be capable of doing. Before removing the roof take it to a boat repair yard or somewhere where they do fiberglass repairs. Ask the best way to go about it. You might find it’s cheaper just to source a replacement top somewhere else. There are many chinook owners out there that could also give you support. Google chinook parts and see what pops up(no pun intended 🙂). My fear is once you remove the top, you might not get it to fit back on correctly. Good luck, Fred. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5Toyota Posted June 1, 2022 Share Posted June 1, 2022 my son bought a scamp pulltrailer wit h very simuler problem shed fell on it . they are molded fiber glass. like a chinook. he was able to fix his . but yes he had experance working with glass cloth and reason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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