Bondo roof. What to do?

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1978 gmc jimmy lowered. Now I can see the roof in all its unfortunate things.

Looks like someone stood on the roof and then filled it with bondo. How would you repair this?

New panel? Can’t seem to locate a jimmy or blazer specific roof panel only c10 pickup roof panels.

Pull the dents and repair the dents? Never done that stuff before so no idea where to start.
 

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That mess could be cleaned up with some basic power tools and a straight edge. Grinder and some sanders. A peek under the headliner would give you a better idea what is going on with it without committing to the repair,
Eric
 

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That mess could be cleaned up with some basic power tools and a straight edge. Grinder and some sanders. A peek under the headliner would give you a better idea what is going on with it without committing to the repair,
Eric
The cab roof consists out of inner and outer roof. Under the headliner you can only see the inner roof.

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I think I'd get out a flap disc/one of those paint remover drum things and strip what you have before going any further. Certainly won't make it any worse. You might find it's just a little wavy and some heat/shrinking and a little bodywork could get it back in shape
 

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That mess could be cleaned up with some basic power tools and a straight edge. Grinder and some sanders. A peek under the headliner would give you a better idea what is going on with it without committing to the repair,
Eric
I took a look under the headliner and the inner skin has no problems.
 

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