Looking to do roof raise on 32-ft. Need heelp

[MarkCHI]

Hi All

Hoping to close deal on 32ft gutted skoolie in next few weeks and want to do roof raise using skoolie.com hat channel extensions. I'm in near, but can travel a reasonable distance (few hundred miles). I want to cut behind the driver's seat and do a slope transition. I can do all the prep, but I'm not a welder.

Anyone know anyone around IL, WI, MI, OH, IA that I can contract? Ideally, they will have done a raise like this before.

Thanks

Mark

[Rochey6957]

im in rochester ny. Maybe a bit too far for you. but just throwing it out there.

See my build thread here ..... https://www.skoolie.net/forums/f11/p...use-17028.html

or on instagram and facebook @5speedhouse

send me a direct message on facebook or here and we can chat.

[MarkCHI]

Originally Posted by Rochey6957

im in rochester ny. Maybe a bit too far for you. but just throwing it out there.

See my build thread here ..... https://www.skoolie.net/forums/f11/p...use-17028.html

or on instagram and facebook @5speedhouse

send me a direct message on facebook or here and we can chat.

Hi. Very impressive. Build. Rochester is not out of the question. How much would it cost and how long would it take.

[Rochey6957]

Originally Posted by MarkCHI

Hi. Very impressive. Build. Rochester is not out of the question. How much would it cost and how long would it take.

Sending you a PM, Lets discuss via txt

[mmoore6856]

when cutting hat channels stagger your cuts so they are not in a line that can fold over. this makes a much stronger support for your roof.

[MarkCHI]

Originally Posted by mmoore6856

when cutting hat channels stagger your cuts so they are not in a line that can fold over. this makes a much stronger support for your roof.

Thanks for suggestion. Researched this a ton and am familiar with tat StateFarm, but have also seen suggestions that it actually makes no difference.

Personally I’d think it makes sense.

[mmoore6856]

i drive a truck and hit many birds with my roof. i was concerned when building my transition about this. i welded pieces of 14 gauge in it then used bondo with a fiberglass cap over it.

[mmoore6856]

ask a welder that knows his stuff. staggering your cuts is what they teach. you must be careful of where you search for expert advice. if you are new here this is a dangerous place. i see a lot of stuff that will be a problem down the road. we have too many armchair quarterbacks

[MarkCHI]

Originally Posted by mmoore6856

i drive a truck and hit many birds with my roof. i was concerned when building my transition about this. i welded pieces of 14 gauge in it then used bondo with a fiberglass cap over it.

Thanks. Did you fabricate the cap yourself

Are you available for hire