Header bow rust fix

[hurlbird]

Under the vinyl top just above the windshield I can see the signs of rust underneath. Id like to repair that without going overboard. Is it as simple as removing staples and pull the top back a bit exposing the rusted areas for repair and fold back/staple? thanks

[Coralsnake]

Unlikely that easy . That header is cast and I think its an alloy thats not easily repairable.

I think the last time I did that it was a replacement part. There was something with the threads or bolts for the latches that needed to be changed as well. It required a full top redo.

[hurlbird]

bummer.. thanks

[68blk500c]

The front header bow is some kind of alloy material which deteriorates; not rust, however.  Similar to what happens to aluminum marine parts through galvanic corrosion.  Tough to repair.  If replacing, understand there are variations from year to year having to do with the latch pivots and the hooking mechanisms, as well as some hardware.     

[hurlbird]

thanks!!

[Coralsnake]

It can be done, but I would not say "easily"

[Bob Gaines]

The front header bow is some kind of alloy material which deteriorates; not rust, however.  Similar to what happens to aluminum marine parts through galvanic corrosion.  Tough to repair.  If replacing, understand there are variations from year to year having to do with the latch pivots and the hooking mechanisms, as well as some hardware.     

+1 die cast /pot metal . It is hard to weld repair satisfactorily and typically more economical and better results to be replaced with another undamaged or less damaged part.