Well, spent Saturday and Sunday in the garage. It was over 90 degrees yesterday and too hot to do much, so I piddled around a bit.

Anyway, Randy had asked for detailed pictures of the roof framing, so I snapped some while I was working on the framing. I realized the ones I posted before really didn't show much.

So, here are a few shots of the frame I built in the van









Then I proceeded to put the roof ribs in. Most are very small, but the front rib was spread and modified to fit back in. It worked out great too that it sat right under the new framing I made for the vista roof.







Then I cut out all the cross bracing. It's nice to have an open floor plan in the van again.



The front rib with the framework.





I trimmed the front donor roof to start fitting for the flat front roof. Yes it's going to be smooth. Here are a couple shots with the front roof skin in place.

Sounds like it has to be the plan. Now to find the right roof.

Yeah, a wise man warned me well about bracing

Thanks buddy! Hoping to install the Vista on Saturday. Wanna stop by to lend a hand? We'll get some food and beer.

This is so true! I'm going to fit the front section of the roof and the sunroof will come as time allows.

Thanks for that picture, I had forgotten all about that. Saw a nice one the other day on a Sebring. Would be cool if it will work as to keep it all Mopar.

Thanks buddy! I'm glad some people are enjoying the build.

Yes we enjoy the build

I love these build treads, and especially the chops and radicals. I love learning about how much work and knowledge there is behind all of these fantastic custom vans. As I don't hold this kind of knowledge myself, I can only compare your work to the other guys on here building their own custom vans, and all I can say is that there are several great fabricators here on vannin.com. Keep it up buddy, we want more!

Looks like alot of quality work there ken. Been toying with the power moonroof idea myself.