Go Back   The Ford Barn > General Discussion > Model A (1928-31)

Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements)

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 06-07-2019, 11:56 AM   #1
Cool Hand Lurker
Senior Member
 
Cool Hand Lurker's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2010
Location: So Minn
Posts: 1,564
Default Headliner 1930 Tudor top bow spacing

I am going to order a new headliner for my 1930 Tudor. Is the distance between the top wood bows standard for all the Tudors or can the spacing be different on any two cars? Some of the suppliers want to know the spacing when you order.
Cool Hand Lurker is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-07-2019, 03:49 PM   #2
RRW
Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Bullhead City, AZ
Posts: 62
Send a message via Yahoo to RRW
Default Re: Headliner 1930 Tudor top bow spacing

I ordered my complete interior set in person at LeBaron Bonney's location in Amesbury, MA on 5/3/95.

1930 STD Tudor 55-B
For the headliner I was required to submit my top bow measurements.
I was told there was 'no' universal fit for Model A 's.
I was given a very nice personal tour of the building.
Was very impressed with the quality.

FYI-total interior set was $1,115.00
RRW is offline   Reply With Quote
Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements)
Old 06-07-2019, 04:05 PM   #3
BRENT in 10-uh-C
Senior Member
 
BRENT in 10-uh-C's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Eastern Tennessee
Posts: 11,485
Default Re: Headliner 1930 Tudor top bow spacing

When we sew the listing onto the headliner, we need to know the exact measurement. The thickness fore & aft of each roof bow might only be off by 0.060 of an inch thicker than original, but when you add up two of those, it can throw the headliner listing off by 1/8th inch. That is why we measure.
__________________
.

BRENT in 10-uh-C
.
www.model-a-ford.com
...(...Finally Updated!! )

.
BRENT in 10-uh-C is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-07-2019, 07:20 PM   #4
Tacoma Bob
Senior Member
 
Tacoma Bob's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Tacoma, WA
Posts: 1,025
Default Re: Headliner 1930 Tudor top bow spacing

When I redid my interior last year I I had to call Classtique for advise on my bow spacing. They told me there is no "correct" way. During production there were several different spacings. As Brent mentions that's why your bow spacing is needed.
Tacoma Bob is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-07-2019, 08:28 PM   #5
Cool Hand Lurker
Senior Member
 
Cool Hand Lurker's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2010
Location: So Minn
Posts: 1,564
Default Re: Headliner 1930 Tudor top bow spacing

Thank you, thank you, thank you!
That is what I needed to know. So the headliner should be taken out first to get an accurate measurement. That probably has to be done by a local shop to make sure it is exact, eh?

RRW, you are in Bullhead, AZ but you were able to stop in the LB shop in Massassaechhts? Was the price of $1115 for the total interior? That sounds awful cheap. Did you actually get it in spite of the problems with the business closing?
Cool Hand Lurker is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-07-2019, 09:34 PM   #6
redmodelt
Senior Member
 
redmodelt's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Portland OR
Posts: 6,339
Default Re: Headliner 1930 Tudor top bow spacing

Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements)
"LeBaron Bonney's location in Amesbury, MA on 5/3/95"
__________________
I know the voices aren't real but damn they have some good ideas!
redmodelt is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-08-2019, 05:52 PM   #7
Cool Hand Lurker
Senior Member
 
Cool Hand Lurker's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2010
Location: So Minn
Posts: 1,564
Default Re: Headliner 1930 Tudor top bow spacing

Quote:
Originally Posted by redmodelt View Post
"LeBaron Bonney's location in Amesbury, MA on 5/3/95"
Ahhhhh...... very useful post......
Cool Hand Lurker is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-09-2019, 06:41 AM   #8
davehc
Senior Member
 
davehc's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Adrian , Mich.
Posts: 386
Default Re: Headliner 1930 Tudor top bow spacing

I ordered my headliner from this place . Followed the instructions they gave , and it turned out great , very happy with it .
http://wlsheadliners.com/classic-and...surements.html
davehc is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-09-2019, 08:23 AM   #9
RRW
Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Bullhead City, AZ
Posts: 62
Send a message via Yahoo to RRW
Default Re: Headliner 1930 Tudor top bow spacing

Cool Hand Lurker.....
I bought my total complete interior in 1995, 24 years ago.
I had already stripped my interior and replaced all the top bows so the measurements were easy.

At that time I lived in N. Hollywood, CA and flew to Boston to visit my brother whom lived in Stow, MA, close to Amesbury.
I retired to Bullhead City but I vacate AZ in the heat of summer.
MN is one of my last stops prior to returning and I always go to the Auto Restorers Club of Southern Minnesota car show and swap meet in St. Peter. Sept. 15th this year.
RRW is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-09-2019, 01:31 PM   #10
Cool Hand Lurker
Senior Member
 
Cool Hand Lurker's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2010
Location: So Minn
Posts: 1,564
Default Re: Headliner 1930 Tudor top bow spacing

Thanks, RRW. I didn't even catch the 1995 date in your post. I will use the excuse of being over 80....
That St. Peter Swap Meet is my favorite, only 30 miles from my town of New Ulm. Reasonable prices and country atmosphere plus I can understand the accent, much like "Fargo." I will try to find my "Fordbarn" hat to wear so you can recognize me.
Cool Hand Lurker is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump

Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements)


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 12:31 PM.