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billy5/w · 09-04-2014, 02:54 PM

Looking for information to purchase & replace vinyl insert & trim (white in color) in a 34 coupe. Top had plywood installed @ one time, so I need everything. Thanks, Bill

Huffy34 · 09-04-2014, 03:28 PM

Bill, Not a professional, but I did take a lot of pictures of the different steps when I replaced my insert, if that would help. Might give you an idea of what you're facing. My 34 had a flat piece of sheet metal welded to it that had to be removed first. Anyway LMK.

supereal · 09-04-2014, 06:40 PM

One secret in installing a new soft top is to replace the wood under the rim of the top opening. Most are rotted where the tack holes got wet. The perforated edge of the top opening in the body must be intact with minimum rust, If the metal edge molding comes in a straight piece, take time to make a wooden block with the shape of the corners to obtain a smooth curve. We prefer the "long grain" top material. Be sure to seal the edges before tacking down the trim. It helps to have two people doing the job so it can be pulled straight over the chicken wire and padding. LeBaron Bonney is an excellent source of necessary materials.

1931 flamingo · 09-04-2014, 07:00 PM

Juliano's

Paul in CT

1 Raggedy Ride · 09-05-2014, 04:57 AM

Billy, I got a steel roof insert for my '34 coupe, from Steve's Auto Restorations .....and then was covered with the proper roofing material by Flyboyz in Horseheads, N.Y. .....Awesome ......

PeteVS · 09-05-2014, 06:28 AM

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I think this is the best insert for an early Ford I've ever seen. IMHO.

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325w · 09-05-2014, 10:00 PM

White is hard to find ready made. Get the wood top frame rebuilt. Get you some chicken wire and cotton batting. Go to the upholstery supply and buy some vinyl top material. While there get some hideum welt. Ace hardware for tacks. Some sealer and a day to install.

09-04-2014, 02:54 PM	#1
billy5/w Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: south cairo ny Posts: 23	roof insert Looking for information to purchase & replace vinyl insert & trim (white in color) in a 34 coupe. Top had plywood installed @ one time, so I need everything. Thanks, Bill

09-04-2014, 03:28 PM	#2
Huffy34 Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 41	Re: roof insert Bill, Not a professional, but I did take a lot of pictures of the different steps when I replaced my insert, if that would help. Might give you an idea of what you're facing. My 34 had a flat piece of sheet metal welded to it that had to be removed first. Anyway LMK.

09-04-2014, 06:40 PM	#3
supereal Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Iowa Posts: 1,634	Re: roof insert One secret in installing a new soft top is to replace the wood under the rim of the top opening. Most are rotted where the tack holes got wet. The perforated edge of the top opening in the body must be intact with minimum rust, If the metal edge molding comes in a straight piece, take time to make a wooden block with the shape of the corners to obtain a smooth curve. We prefer the "long grain" top material. Be sure to seal the edges before tacking down the trim. It helps to have two people doing the job so it can be pulled straight over the chicken wire and padding. LeBaron Bonney is an excellent source of necessary materials.

09-04-2014, 07:00 PM	#4
1931 flamingo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: new britain,ct 06052 Posts: 9,390	Re: roof insert Juliano's Paul in CT

09-05-2014, 04:57 AM	#5
1 Raggedy Ride Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Henrietta, New York Posts: 118	Re: roof insert Billy, I got a steel roof insert for my '34 coupe, from Steve's Auto Restorations .....and then was covered with the proper roofing material by Flyboyz in Horseheads, N.Y. .....Awesome ...... __________________ 1 RAGGEDY RIDE

09-05-2014, 06:28 AM	#6
PeteVS Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: FP, NJ Posts: 2,770	Re: roof insert Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I think this is the best insert for an early Ford I've ever seen. IMHO. http://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showth...7133&showall=1 __________________ Don't never get rid of nuthin!

09-05-2014, 10:00 PM	#7
325w Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Arlington, Texas Posts: 379	Re: roof insert White is hard to find ready made. Get the wood top frame rebuilt. Get you some chicken wire and cotton batting. Go to the upholstery supply and buy some vinyl top material. While there get some hideum welt. Ace hardware for tacks. Some sealer and a day to install.