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1980s Hilux surf canopy
Posted: Sat Jan 19, 2008 10:41 am
by CHCHilux
I've just bought a new canopy for my surf with the intention of doing some chopping to make a sun roof in it, but i'm unsure of the best tool to attack it with.
Would a jig saw be able to cut its way through or will the angle grinder have to make an appearance?
Re: 1980s Hilux surf canopy
Posted: Sat Jan 19, 2008 12:35 pm
by wgtnnewbie
depends what the canopy is made of tho a jigsaw will be able to cut through either fibreglass or metal just have to have the right blade.
Re: 1980s Hilux surf canopy
Posted: Sat Jan 19, 2008 4:42 pm
by CHCHilux
Its the fibreglass roof that all surfs pre 1989 have
Re: 1980s Hilux surf canopy
Posted: Sat Jan 19, 2008 4:48 pm
by Smurf
I'd be more inclined to use a grinder, the fibreglass may splinter with a jigsaw. Remove the lining from inside first so you don't damage it or bind up the grinder.
wear a dust mask which ever way you do it. Fiberglass dust isn't nice.
Re: 1980s Hilux surf canopy
Posted: Sat Jan 19, 2008 5:10 pm
by nstg8a
and if you bulls it up i have a spare one.....
