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03-20-2020, 10:27 AM | #1 |
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1930 standard coupe
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Long time off the site but now with social distancing, I am starting to look at replacing the roof that I started 25 years ago but stopped because the sunroof was more appealing than driving in the rain. I have searched for threads or books showing instruction. I have what I consider a good library for my car but nothing. Is there a thread showing insulation of the top including headliner, wire,horsehair, top material and installing the nail strip. I’ve made all new ribs and the remaining wood is good. If the 19 virus continues, I plan on starting the interior. Rhinbeck is canceled and I haven’t heard if the Cider show in CT is canceled yet. So I have a lot of time Thanks. |
03-20-2020, 12:07 PM | #2 |
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Re: 1930 standard coupe
Hopefully the Cider show WON'T be cancelled. I've got some mags and parts to sell.
Great show. Paul in CT |
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03-20-2020, 05:14 PM | #3 |
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Re: 1930 standard coupe
Start looking for top material as I understand it is unavailable at the moment.
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03-20-2020, 09:30 PM | #4 |
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Re: 1930 standard coupe
I’m in luck there. I have the black grained material in the original cardboard tube from Brattons in 1992.
Mice started eating it but they left me just enough to do the top. Small area for a standard coupe. So, I’m still looking for a detailed step by step instruction pictorial. |
03-20-2020, 11:40 PM | #5 |
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There is a great link on here from about 5_6 years back. Don't have it o n this device. Try searching, if no luck I may have it on my computer.
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03-21-2020, 11:23 AM | #6 |
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Do you have the original retainers? There are several types that are available now but they have to be formed to fit. |
03-21-2020, 12:24 PM | #7 |
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Here's a link on Marco's old site:
https://web.archive.org/web/20160908...finstall-1.htm It's a Tudor but many of the techniques should apply to a coupe. |
03-21-2020, 07:05 PM | #8 |
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Thank you Mr CHuDWaH
I was able to get onto Marco’s original site which I wasn’t able to do before. Did Marco take his site off line? Thanks for the link. That’s helping a little but I also have the cloth I took off almost 30 years ago and am matching rust stained holes and holes in the wood and am having luck so far matching holes So I’m reinstalling the original headliner and the top cloth to go thru the install process before I start with good material. And it’s a good thing because I’m seeing all the tricks. Not sure how the headliner ties into the top of the doors and the back window. Anybody with tips I welcome. Will continue tomorrow as I SD. |
03-21-2020, 07:12 PM | #9 |
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Thanks Mr rotowrench
I have the aluminum retainer strip for the sides and back, one piece, saved from the demo in ‘90. I have a new aluminum strip for the front. What type of sealer is recommended when the job is complete. Also.....IMPORTANT.... Which way does the grain run in the top material? I assume front to back. Somebody look at their top and let me know. Thanks. Tom |
03-22-2020, 07:29 PM | #10 |
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Yes, front to back.
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03-23-2020, 11:35 AM | #11 |
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Ild have to question the wisdom of installing 28 yr old material.
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03-23-2020, 04:03 PM | #12 | |
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You're welcome. Yes, Marco's site is offline - I think he had "real life" issues to attend to. The link I posted is the web archive that stores content of a lot of defunct sites. |
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