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RonC · 03-06-2016, 05:33 AM

The early 31 sport coupe 1934 crash post #147 appears to have a tan top material not the gray two tone vinyl? New roof in 3 years or special order?

100IH · 03-06-2016, 10:24 AM

I see that the picture was taken with very bright flash lighting to get a good image in a dark workshop. Notice how the running board step plate is washed out of any detail and that there is some detail outside the open door. Light gray becomes washed out to look white. It's about the limited range of contrast that the film can capture. The old adage for the best lighting for pictures is before 11 AM and after 3PM when the light is not so contrasty.

mot · 03-06-2016, 12:21 PM

looks like the top had been replaced
look where it meets the rumble lid area and its puffed out
thats not a factory job

Bob from Northport · 03-06-2016, 04:53 PM

There is no grey materials available for a new top replacement. Didn't the 31 use a tan style top?? I have a 1930 Sport Coupe that was wrecked in 1957-hit a cow, and we nearly have to totally rebuilt.

DougVieyra · 03-06-2016, 06:45 PM

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Tom is right. Additionally, if there is no pin stripe (possibly there, but not noticeable in photo) the car was probably repainted as well. The photo could have been taken during the late '30's when both scenarios are likely.

03-06-2016, 10:24 AM	#2
100IH Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: SW Idaho Posts: 970	Re: 1931 Sport Coupe Top #147 in Crash thread I see that the picture was taken with very bright flash lighting to get a good image in a dark workshop. Notice how the running board step plate is washed out of any detail and that there is some detail outside the open door. Light gray becomes washed out to look white. It's about the limited range of contrast that the film can capture. The old adage for the best lighting for pictures is before 11 AM and after 3PM when the light is not so contrasty. Last edited by 100IH; 03-06-2016 at 11:11 AM.

03-06-2016, 12:21 PM	#3
mot Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Sacramento Ca Posts: 1,179	Re: 1931 Sport Coupe Top #147 in Crash thread looks like the top had been replaced look where it meets the rumble lid area and its puffed out thats not a factory job

03-06-2016, 04:53 PM	#4
Bob from Northport Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: 215 E. 6th Street Northport, Michigan 49670 Posts: 941	Re: 1931 Sport Coupe Top #147 in Crash thread There is no grey materials available for a new top replacement. Didn't the 31 use a tan style top?? I have a 1930 Sport Coupe that was wrecked in 1957-hit a cow, and we nearly have to totally rebuilt. __________________ Bob from Northport Northport, Michigan

03-06-2016, 06:45 PM	#5
DougVieyra Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Eureka, California Posts: 1,716	Re: 1931 Sport Coupe Top #147 in Crash thread Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Tom is right. Additionally, if there is no pin stripe (possibly there, but not noticeable in photo) the car was probably repainted as well. The photo could have been taken during the late '30's when both scenarios are likely.