Yes I plan on doing the welding myself.... thanks for all the input I greatly appriciate it... so basically slowly remove the old roof looking for the lip if it is gone then what? should I start by cutting about a 1/4 inch in front of his welds towards the center of the car? and work those areas back to see if the lip is there? now I still have the wood bows installed in the car they were not taked out.. should I leave them installed as long as they don't interfere with the new roof ? I left the supports under the donor roof I did not remove them... I am going to try and do all the work on this car myself. I am Ase recertified master mechanic with my L1, master emissions repair license and my state inspection lisence .. I have been a auto mechanic for 19 years I know that body work metal work is a totally different beast , but if you don't try it how will you ever learn? everyone that has replaced a roofs on cars had to do there first one at some point... I love this car so I will definatly take my time and do it right I am a perfectionist when it comes to cars. I will keep asking questions as they arise once again I appriciate all the help you guys are giving me when my car comes out looking GREAT it will becasue of all of you if it comes out bad it will because of me!!

thanks,
simon