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07-25-2011, 11:05 AM | #1 |
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Who Sells the best Quality Roof Material ?
Hello Gang; Today I am wondering if anyone knows which vendor sells the best quality Roof Material ( 1930 Tudor), or do they all sell the same stuff ( Lebaron Bonney,Brattons, Snyders etc) ? This would be the 'Long Grain Cobra' , I know its not a perfect match for the original but I understand this is the closest that is available today.
Do the kits come complete with the cotton padding needed as well ? Thanks as always for your kind help! Kev |
07-25-2011, 01:54 PM | #2 |
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Re: Who Sells the best Quality Roof Material ?
Give LeBaron Bonney a call; they are quite knowledgeable and will work with you. I believe their top kits include everything you need .
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07-25-2011, 02:17 PM | #3 |
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07-25-2011, 02:26 PM | #4 |
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Re: Who Sells the best Quality Roof Material ?
The LeBaron-Bonney roof material is definitely superior to the stuff sold by the other vendors. I bought some from a well-regarded vendor. After I saw a sample of the LB-B material, I abandoned the stuff I had (I couldn't return it because i had already cut it), and bought a new piece from LB-B.
The LB-B material had a very strong non-stretch woven backing that looks like canvas, while the other stuff had a non-woven felt-like backing that was not very strong. It could stretch and tear much more easily than the LB-B material. Doug
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07-25-2011, 05:19 PM | #5 |
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Re: Who Sells the best Quality Roof Material ?
A word of caution. LB often sells the cheap stuff for Tudors. I suspect they've had complaints from folks that have no clue how to PROPERLY stretch a Tudor top. Also, as a novice do NOT attempt the decent fabric without a heat source. Summer sun is the best and easiest.
Review my tutorial and be sure you have the confidence to succeed with good fabric instead of the junk.
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07-25-2011, 10:45 PM | #6 |
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07-26-2011, 12:47 AM | #7 | |
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07-26-2011, 07:09 AM | #8 |
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Re: Who Sells the best Quality Roof Material ?
I recently installed a LB top kit on my '30 Tudor. I thought the quality of the materials were top rate - instructions leave a lot to be desired. Definitely review the tutorial on Marco's website as it is very helpful.
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07-26-2011, 08:03 AM | #9 |
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LB is about 8 miles from where I live, have been there many times.
Put one of their kits in my coupe, everything is included. Jim, header is in -Steve |
07-26-2011, 11:23 AM | #10 |
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Re: Who Sells the best Quality Roof Material ?
Thanks a lot for all the help guys, I will talk to L-B today and see how fast they can get me one, yes I am hoping to do this during August, but in Calgary that does not mean much , we have had a very cold and wet year so far! Thanks again,Kev
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