roof replacement Next project on my '30 fordor is replacing the roof material. There seems to be a lot of differing opinions on what materials to use and where they go.
My questions are: Should there be a fabric layer between the ribs and the chicken wire? If so, what fabric? Should there be a fabric layer between the chicken wire and the padding? If so, what farbric? What is the best sealant to use around the edges of the vinyl and on tack heads? I understand there is a good video covering this install on "abarnyard" but cannot seem to access it. Suggestions on how to access OR on another video option? Input appreciated. |
Re: roof replacement Quote:
A: No fabric is necessary between the ribs and the wire. You can use friction tape in this area if you like. B: A heavy Duck Muslin cloth. I typically use 10 oz. This is just to support the Cotton padding. C: Any rubberized Seam Sealer (available at automotive body shop supply stores) is good. It is typically frowned upon to use Silicone as it sometimes promotes rusting of the sheetmetal. D: I never knew that Marco had any videos on his website. . . |
Re: roof replacement A shameless plug for my club:) But the Diablo A's put out a video on how to do a top on a 31 slant which you can buy through MAFCA, vendors or download on our website.
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Re: roof replacement Indeed, Marco had the best tutorial I have ever seen.
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Re: roof replacement Here's a link to Marco's tutorial. https://web.archive.org/web/20140906...finstall-1.htm
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Re: roof replacement Now I know some of you are going to yell at me for not using original materials but on the tops I have replaced I used 1/2 in. galvanized metal cloth (it is a mesh with 1/2 in. square openings). It is much tougher than chicken wire and less apt to get a depression if something falls on the top. Ed
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Re: roof replacement thanks for the link bob C. it hooked me up......don't know why the other links i used didn't work but maybe because my computer is older than the car i'm working on.
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