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HCash · 10-22-2015, 08:05 AM

I need to install the fabric roof on my new 31 Coupe. It has new wood, and chicken wire but I am unsure what to use for batting. I bought the video produced by the Diablo A's but it is a completely different install using Masonite and carpet. I don't want to remove the wire since it appears new and tight. I was wondering if foam rubber might work.I would welcome all helpful hints and suggestions to make the project as simple as possible. Thanks in advance . Harv.

V4F · 10-22-2015, 08:56 AM

people like labaron bonnie will have the correct batting . use the right stuff .........

CarlG · 10-22-2015, 09:07 AM

Go to your local fabric/quilt store. "Warm & Natural" quilt batting would be just the ticket.
(My wife is a quilter and I practically live and breath the stuff.)

Larry Seemann · 10-22-2015, 06:03 PM

I use 1/8" closed cell foam

Mitch//pa · 10-22-2015, 06:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by V4F

people like labaron bonnie will have the correct batting . use the right stuff .........

yes X2 lebaron bonney
why half ass it

2manycars · 10-22-2015, 06:30 PM

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Foam will deteriorate in a few years. Cotton batting is correct, and only over the opening, not on the metal areas. Cotton duck goes under the cotton, so mice will not steal it. Coupes did not originally have chicken wire, only sedans.
Lebaron Bonney has the complete kit, or any part thereof.

Brentwood Bob · 10-22-2015, 09:23 PM

Do a search and hopefully jim boehmke's coupe restoration will come up. He had some excellent pictures of installing the roof.
Bob

HCash · 10-23-2015, 07:09 AM

Thanks to all, I'll try the fabric department at Wal Mart to see what they have for batting and go from there. Thanks again. Harv

180 a · 10-23-2015, 04:48 PM

the coupes also had chicken wire

10-22-2015, 08:05 AM	#1
HCash Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Posts: 25	31 Coupe roof install I need to install the fabric roof on my new 31 Coupe. It has new wood, and chicken wire but I am unsure what to use for batting. I bought the video produced by the Diablo A's but it is a completely different install using Masonite and carpet. I don't want to remove the wire since it appears new and tight. I was wondering if foam rubber might work.I would welcome all helpful hints and suggestions to make the project as simple as possible. Thanks in advance . Harv.

10-22-2015, 08:56 AM	#2
V4F Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: ca. Posts: 2,524	Re: 31 Coupe roof install people like labaron bonnie will have the correct batting . use the right stuff ......... __________________ V4f

10-22-2015, 09:07 AM	#3
CarlG Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 9,212	Re: 31 Coupe roof install Go to your local fabric/quilt store. "Warm & Natural" quilt batting would be just the ticket. (My wife is a quilter and I practically live and breath the stuff.) __________________ Alaskan A's Antique Auto Mushers of Alaska Model A Ford Club of America Model A Restorers Club Antique Automobile Club of America Mullins Owner's Club

10-22-2015, 06:03 PM	#4
Larry Seemann Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Spokane, WA. Posts: 496	Re: 31 Coupe roof install I use 1/8" closed cell foam __________________ Larry Seemann

10-22-2015, 06:30 PM	#6
2manycars Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Eastern CT Posts: 2,732	Re: 31 Coupe roof install Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Foam will deteriorate in a few years. Cotton batting is correct, and only over the opening, not on the metal areas. Cotton duck goes under the cotton, so mice will not steal it. Coupes did not originally have chicken wire, only sedans. Lebaron Bonney has the complete kit, or any part thereof.

10-22-2015, 09:23 PM	#7
Brentwood Bob Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: brentwood, ca Posts: 4,502	Re: 31 Coupe roof install Do a search and hopefully jim boehmke's coupe restoration will come up. He had some excellent pictures of installing the roof. Bob

10-23-2015, 07:09 AM	#8
HCash Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Posts: 25	Re: 31 Coupe roof install Thanks to all, I'll try the fabric department at Wal Mart to see what they have for batting and go from there. Thanks again. Harv

10-23-2015, 04:48 PM	#9
180 a Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Grawn , Michigan Posts: 117	Re: 31 Coupe roof install the coupes also had chicken wire