After that came time to cut and secure the joists that go from the top of the frame forward angling down to meed the roof above the windshield.
How to secure high top roof custom.
Raised roof van conversion starts by making a hole in the roof.
Use a sturdy extension ladder that extends at least 3 feet above the eaves to climb onto the roof and secure the bottom to the foundation and the top to the eaves or fascia so it doesn t move.
Like all boxy vehicles it can be a beast to drive in the wind but that s par for the course with tall vans.
The high top will sit on a 4 band around the perimeter of the original roof.
This was a pain.
Here s how to properly line up and cut your hole to accommodate your fiberglass raised roof v.
Once the top is installed it will be impossible to get rid of any rust along that band because it will be covered by the high top flange so if rust is a concern for you get rid of it prior to the high top installation.
I made the middle two joists even and the two side joists even.
Do not install the anchor into sheathing alone single trusses or guardrails.