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Old 11-13-2020, 09:16 AM   #1
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Next project on my '30 fordor is replacing the roof material. There seems to be a lot of differing opinions on what materials to use and where they go.
My questions are:
Should there be a fabric layer between the ribs and the chicken wire? If so, what fabric?
Should there be a fabric layer between the chicken wire and the padding? If so, what farbric?
What is the best sealant to use around the edges of the vinyl and on tack heads?
I understand there is a good video covering this install on "abarnyard" but cannot seem to access it. Suggestions on how to access OR on another video option?

Input appreciated.
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Old 11-13-2020, 09:46 AM   #2
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Next project on my '30 fordor is replacing the roof material. There seems to be a lot of differing opinions on what materials to use and where they go.
My questions are:
AShould there be a fabric layer between the ribs and the chicken wire? If so, what fabric?

BShould there be a fabric layer between the chicken wire and the padding? If so, what farbric?

CWhat is the best sealant to use around the edges of the vinyl and on tack heads?

I understand there is a good video covering this install on "abarnyard" but cannot seem to access it. Suggestions on how to access OR on another video option?

Input appreciated.

A: No fabric is necessary between the ribs and the wire. You can use friction tape in this area if you like.

B: A heavy Duck Muslin cloth. I typically use 10 oz. This is just to support the Cotton padding.

C: Any rubberized Seam Sealer (available at automotive body shop supply stores) is good. It is typically frowned upon to use Silicone as it sometimes promotes rusting of the sheetmetal.

D: I never knew that Marco had any videos on his website.

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Old 11-13-2020, 10:17 AM   #3
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A shameless plug for my club But the Diablo A's put out a video on how to do a top on a 31 slant which you can buy through MAFCA, vendors or download on our website.


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Indeed, Marco had the best tutorial I have ever seen.
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Old 11-13-2020, 11:09 AM   #5
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Here's a link to Marco's tutorial. https://web.archive.org/web/20140906...finstall-1.htm
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Now I know some of you are going to yell at me for not using original materials but on the tops I have replaced I used 1/2 in. galvanized metal cloth (it is a mesh with 1/2 in. square openings). It is much tougher than chicken wire and less apt to get a depression if something falls on the top. Ed
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Old 11-13-2020, 01:16 PM   #7
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thanks for the link bob C. it hooked me up......don't know why the other links i used didn't work but maybe because my computer is older than the car i'm working on.
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