Help with rust problem

[SteveC]

I have a 1985 Range Rover and have had pieces of rust falling from behind the roof lining above the windscreen. I have just removed the roof lining and there is a folded frame section that the windscreen seal mounts to, that is rusting out.
My question is can this bracket, which has 2 bolts at either side of the vehicle and self tappers across the front, be removed without removing the roof?

[Loanrangie]

It can be unbolted if thats what you mean, pre 86 rangies were built using 2 side panels that run from A pillar to t/gate pillar ( although the whole rear t/gate frame is one piece), the trans tunnel which includes half the floor, the rear boot floor ally panel, the floor panel in front of the rear seats and an L shaped panel which is the rear seat kick panel and part of the rear floor - one big meccano set held together with rivets and self tappers and a few bolts for good measure. So if it is only the piece that joins the 2 side panels together above the windscreen and holds the front of the roof, then yes it should be replaceable.I will check tomorrow for your as i have made my 81 2 door a ute and the roof isnt bolted down yet and there is no headling in either.

Nick.