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He was just a talented amateur .. Helicopter maintainer by trade ... so a time served specialist should not find it too hard.
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If, by roof, you mean a convertible top then have at it.
If you mean a steel roof panel, then you probably won't be successful.
The roof skin is roller/spot welded all around the gutter, and I don't see how you'd remove one without damaging it. Equally, if you're intending on chopping the pillars and and transplanting the whole top section that too is fraught with alignment issues.
I'd suggest biting the bullet and getting a new skin.
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You need a metal smith not a Mini specialist. The bits are readily available (from the UK). There are numerous "parts diagrams" that show how everything fits together. One of the best Minis I've seen was built by a guy who builds custom Harleys for a living.....
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Bill Cox is in NC and passed along this message:
"I can refer him to one of my body shops.. but is in for Long long wait.. both have done minis and mokes for me in the past.. but expect year wait time.. or longer.. thanks b c"
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"Hang on a minute lads....I've got a great idea."
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who lives around goldsboro nc that can remove my old roof and reinstall a used one i have
my sills need repair/ replacement, a front lower panel by the wheel well left side, under rear seat a small section and battery box