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This is installing the roof on my 31 Victoria today and yesterday and the day before.... What a tedious job, The moldings were formed first by securing in the groove in the body one loose nail at a time and bending in baby steps and then gently removing, We used chicken wire then 1/4 " open cell foam and then the vinyl roof material, sealed the nailheads and then nailed the moldings on. Still have the front molding to nail down.
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Hopefully the foam won't deteriorate over time..............................
Paul in CT -
I agree and would not use foam.Comment
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I was disapointed with the roof padding sold by the venders. I tried two different suppliers and both created a too tall transition to the moldings. Open cell foam gave the best look as it was compressed by the moldings. I have looked at a lot of very nice Victorias and have seen the roof and moldings as a disappointing area in most. I hope it holds up too because it sure looks good.Comment
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At some point during its 90 year life My 29 five window coupe has had a steel roof installed. The good thing is no leaks but I would prefer a more stock look. Does anyone have experience putting vinyl on top of the steel? Is this something you would recommend against? If I get up on a ladder and look down I can see the seams.
Lizzie is running and driving pretty good now and I’m starting...05-02-2019, 06:27 PM -
I bought a Vicky vinyl top kit a few years ago. Finally got around to taking it out. I have enough for 2 PU's, but the half inch foam is a 1/4" already. It's a Juliano kit 10-20 years old. What can I use instead of the foam ? I've heard bad things about the foam. Heavy wool blanket, cotton blanket doubled up, or just buy the batting from ?...09-05-2017, 04:15 PM -
The coupe was restored 20+ yrs ago. Garage kept, so the cover looks okay with no cracking. However, the thread in the Hidem welt has rotted away and the cord is separating. The interior is fine with no stains so I do not want to mess it up.
Washing car has not resulted in any leaks.
How hard is it to replace the welt? Do I need any special tools to pull or replace tacks?...06-15-2018, 11:09 AM -
Hi all- the vinyl roof on my 1930 Model-A closed-cab truck after about 20 years tore along the front seam where the windshield is, and the wind over time from driving increased the tear so when I drive now it turns in to a wind sail! Even black Gorilla tape for a temporary fix is not holding up. So time to get it replaced. The roof support and materials under the vinyl all seem fine. I ordered...07-21-2018, 02:26 PM -
Should the original vinyl roof finish be shiny or dull?
I use garotes garage rubber and vinyl treatment and it gives a dull look?07-23-2020, 08:32 AM -
how best to install the two-peace steel roof mouldings that go across on a Tudor ? After spoiling two sets of ALU raingutters I found a used set of solid gutters which basically look OK/anyone familiar with them ? early repos ? When is pre-bent raingutter production to be expected ?...11-22-2018, 12:33 PM -
Can you replace the wood in the roof of the coupe without removing the metal panels on the top sides. I know the front metal needs to come off and I assume probably the headliner. The top was leaking so I pulled the vinyl back and found mouse nests and rotted wood.08-29-2018, 07:08 PM -
I'm ready to install the top material in my 30 coupe which has been painted, assembled on the chassis, etc. I read in one article that the upholstery should be installed first for ease of installation, then the top material. I'm in a position to move in either direction and welcome any thoughts on the matter....01-08-2019, 07:30 AM
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I have been getting ready to install my new top on my '29 Tudor. I have been studying the information at Marcos' website, particularly the article found here:
http://www.abarnyard.com/workshop/roofinstall-1.htm
The chicken wire has been stapled to the bows and lays nice and flat all the way around, and the batting material has been measured, cut and fitted to lie on top...05-24-2019, 04:17 PM -
I read in the Body Parts List that A-168235-BR Rail (roof) front, is made for the 170-B ,better known to me as the Header. Is this true?
My question is why is this number different then say the 45-B, 55-B? These three body styles look identical to the naked eye at the front of the roof. What are the differences in construction of these three body style Headers?08-04-2020, 06:28 PM
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