10-16-2023, 09:48 AM
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Can someone tell me how the convert top attaches to this groove?
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10-16-2023, 10:01 AM
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Re: Top Question
It is called a "tack strip" for example:
https://www.topsdown.com/home.php?cat=6 Please list your car year and model when you post. |
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10-16-2023, 10:06 AM
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Re: Top Question
Top is attached to the tack strip by various methods via staples, tacks, snap fasteners, etc.
Look here. https://www.bing.com/search?q=how+do...ANAB01&PC=HCTS |
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10-16-2023, 10:48 AM
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10-16-2023, 04:02 PM
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Re: Top Question
Looks to me like the filler material had been removed leaving painted metal.
You will need to insert some kind of filler that tacks and staples will stick in to. Original Ford used some kind or twisted fiber with some sort of asphalt binding, not available anywhere. Replacements that are often used are polyethylene strips or tempered hardboard strips (Masonite). |
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10-16-2023, 04:10 PM
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10-16-2023, 05:01 PM
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Re: Top Question
Any reputable trim shop should be able to supply tack strip.
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10-17-2023, 08:43 AM
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Re: Top Question
OK thanks for the info on tack strips. After reading the reply's, I guess the top staples or is tacked to the strip. How is the strip held in the groove?
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10-17-2023, 08:57 AM
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I just checked Bob Drake and he has several different styles of tack strip in stock. I'll bet one of them will fit your application.
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10-17-2023, 02:54 PM
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Re: Top Question
The tacking material is held in by the rolled edges retainer channel top and bottom.
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10-17-2023, 03:53 PM
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Re: Top Question
If you cannot get it to fit into the grooves of the metal you can use pop rivets to hold it to the metal strip.
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10-17-2023, 05:05 PM
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Re: Top Question
OK thanks. Pop rivets I can do
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