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 ?
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If you ever get up my way, there is a huge fabric surplus store next to the bearing and seal store, about 5 miles west of me, and next to Fleet Farm. One time I was in there trying to match my Model A fabric samples, and they had a full roll of fabric identical to the ceiling and door panel material. I should have bought the whole roll, because it was gone the next time I stopped in.
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We like snakes here Bill. My Pa-in-law (RIP) loved to hunt rattle snakes ! Timber rattlers up here and Diamond backs in Sweetwater, Texas. The wife and I went with them 30 years ago and my legs are still shaking some.I need to get out and do something today, the temps finally above 60 degrees now. Looks to be a great day for something.
Great day to you, Pat
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That's FUNNY, Beauford! Once saw a snake that swallowed something BIG, don't know what it was???
While cuttin' in a brush pile, a SNAKE peeked out. Like in the movies, I ZAPPED him with the CHAINSAW! It was jist a BIG LIZZARD & I only cut off his TAIL! The tail jumped & wiggled for 5 MINUTES!
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The stuff my wife uses to make quilts from looks like it would be great for that type of padding. I haven't used it myself, just saying. She gets a product called "Warm & Natural" from JoAnn Fabrics.Alaskan A's
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Check out the parts vendors for a roof topping options DVD on how to install "masonite " or door skins, indoor outdoor carpet, etc.(all from the big box stores) under the vinyl material. We once had a coupe that had this and was an excellent option. No chicken wire and padding is used, at minimal cost and installation ease. It's also beneficial to leave the grained vinyl out in the sun before stretching and application.Last edited by plyfor; 09-07-2017, 12:18 PM.
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by Bikerider58The 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.
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