Yes, another top question

[Mr T Body]

I've replaced the top wood in my '31 coupe and am now planning how/when to replace the top and headliner. I've read the coupe didn't use chickenwire, so I'm using heavy canvas, however the issue is the same. The wood is not exposed in the rear corners to tack the canvas (or chickenwire for that matter) so what keeps the corners from sagging? I've thought that if I put the canvas between the rear rail and the sheetmetal, I can tack it to the rear horizontal surface of the rail and have some support in the corners.
Am I missing something painfully obvious here, or is there a trick?

[Mr T Body]

Nobody has dealt with this before?

[Dennis Pereira]

I don't think you will have a problem once you tighten / tack the duck material the batting will be next then the roof material . You need the roof finished before the headliner anyway . There's a ton of information in the search forum box maybe that chicken wire is for gaps in the repo wood . Somebody should be along shortly to help you .

[duke36]

Another option is what I had in a '31 coupe; 1/8" masonite panel attached to the bows with very thin batt adhered to that and the vinyl material tacked on top of that. It's a great , solid roof set up. The vendors sell a club video on how to put roofs on with masonite, thin indoor outdoor carpet and the vinyl glued over that, if desired. (The chicken wire was also used as a radio antenna.)

[nick c]

what dealer have the video?
thanks nick c

[duke36]

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Snyders, Brattons, etc. I think it's produced by Diablo A's club in Calif. (perhaps direct purchase also).

[Mr T Body]

Originally Posted by Dennis Pereira

I don't think you will have a problem once you tighten / tack the duck material the batting will be next then the roof material . You need the roof finished before the headliner anyway . There's a ton of information in the search forum box maybe that chicken wire is for gaps in the repo wood . Somebody should be along shortly to help you .

Thanks. I've searched and Googled my brains out to figure this out. There's quite a few different methods for the top/headliner replacements as well. There's a video that explains it's easier to put the headliner in first with access from the top then the top or as you stated top first. Is there something that requires the bottom open to replace the top?
There's another question as well....... the bows sit above the top rails about 1/8". Should I trim them flush with the top rails for a smoother top or does it matter?

[Mr T Body]

A pic

[Dennis Pereira]

I'm still trying to fit the roof wood on a 1929 standard coupe . My thought was interior last to protect from the elements but its taken me years to get this far . My roof bows are flush with the side pieces don't know if it makes any difference . I just found a can marked roof brackets now to figure out where they go .

[Mr T Body]

The bows being flush would make sense. Just looking for the best install for the top.