S2000 Body and Paint Body kits, paint, ding repair and related discussions

bent hardtop put of shape

Thread Tools
 
Old Nov 27, 2013 | 10:31 PM
  #1  
weekendwarrior44's Avatar
Thread Starter
Banned
 
Joined: Nov 2013
Posts: 83
Likes: 0
From: San Antonio, TX
Default bent hardtop put of shape

So my hardtop is a little bent and on the passenger side I noticed it doesnt fully meet with the body as shown in the pictures here. Is it possible to bend it back in shape somehow so that water won't get in? Could some sort of body shop do it maybe?
http://imgur.com/gCs1Jj2
http://imgur.com/hAzN1ED
Reply
Old Nov 28, 2013 | 03:52 AM
  #2  
Vanishing Point's Avatar
15 Year Member
Photogenic
 
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 11,119
Likes: 47
From: Wildwood, TN.
Default

A "good" body shop should be able to fix that just based on your photo's. Remove the lining, etc. to evaluate the damage better, otherwise ask around for a recommended shop in your area. Good luck.
Reply
Old Nov 28, 2013 | 08:25 PM
  #3  
weekendwarrior44's Avatar
Thread Starter
Banned
 
Joined: Nov 2013
Posts: 83
Likes: 0
From: San Antonio, TX
Default

Originally Posted by Vanishing Point
A "good" body shop should be able to fix that just based on your photo's. Remove the lining, etc. to evaluate the damage better, otherwise ask around for a recommended shop in your area. Good luck.
Thanks
Reply
Old Nov 30, 2013 | 05:42 AM
  #4  
croftoncustoms's Avatar
15 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
 
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 4,038
Likes: 1
From: Columbus, OH
Default

If you have OEM hardware you should be able to undo 2 bolts and gently pull it out and then bolt it back up.
Reply
Old Nov 30, 2013 | 04:29 PM
  #5  
Sebring AP1's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 2,656
Likes: 2
From: FV CA
Default

That doesn't look like an OEM top?
Reply
Old Nov 30, 2013 | 06:37 PM
  #6  
croftoncustoms's Avatar
15 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
 
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 4,038
Likes: 1
From: Columbus, OH
Default

How did I miss that! Is a Mugen style top, good call sir.

That being said, it is what it is. You can't fix that fiberglass, you can only push the top side to side and bend your metal brackets z bit to hold it in a certain position
Reply
Old Dec 6, 2013 | 08:50 AM
  #7  
weekendwarrior44's Avatar
Thread Starter
Banned
 
Joined: Nov 2013
Posts: 83
Likes: 0
From: San Antonio, TX
Default

Thanks for the responses, it's a Mugen replica. I pulled off the hardtop and redid all the weather strips. Seals all around now and no more creaking
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
nykidstayfly
S2000 Body and Paint
1
May 16, 2012 06:50 AM
jaor.s2k
Alabama S2000 Owners Club
2
Oct 22, 2011 04:51 PM
jspec_6900
South Florida
6
Jul 21, 2011 08:15 AM
xjujakx
California - Southern California S2000 Owners
0
Mar 31, 2008 07:18 PM
supman
Pacific Northwest S2000 Owners
0
Oct 4, 2004 03:17 PM




All times are GMT -8. The time now is 03:00 PM.