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Title: Filling a top
Post by: FATnLOW on November 03, 2014, 04:03:06 PM

Getting close to filling the top on my '33 2 door sedan...What   has been used/ or suggested to use  to fill the top? I want to use a donor top off a car, truck or whatever.  I just want to fill the original   factory opening. Any suggestion would be helpful....Thanks

Title: Re: Filling a top
Post by: 62131 on November 03, 2014, 05:17:59 PM

The person I bought my car from used a piece of flat sheet metal, it looks ok.   But I think a top out of a mini van or a station wagon something with a raised rib would look better.

Title: Re: Filling a top
Post by: EDNY on November 03, 2014, 05:28:56 PM

FYI: Here's my roof fill thread.....

http://rustybowtie.com/index.php?topic=12.msg20#msg20

Title: Re: Filling a top
Post by: chopper526 on November 03, 2014, 08:22:23 PM

I've read a couple articles of guys using Mustang roofs, but I don't think that would be long enough for a sedan. I also think a van roof might be the way to go.

Title: Re: Filling a top
Post by: FATnLOW on November 03, 2014, 11:33:26 PM

I have used a station wagon top with ribs  in it on a Model A sedan before...I guess I'll  look at that and also a Van roof...

Title: Re: Filling a top
Post by: 62131 on November 04, 2014, 06:28:28 AM

Nice looking car, I think the ribs on the roof makes it look better

Title: Re: Filling a top
Post by: EDNY on November 04, 2014, 07:27:18 AM

If you were considering the rib look...the S10 Blazer has them and is long.

Title: Re: Filling a top
Post by: Senior31 on November 04, 2014, 08:09:46 AM

I used a Jeep Cherokee when I filled my '36 Plymouth Sedan roof.  Worked out pretty well.

Title: Re: Filling a top
Post by: Dugeman on November 04, 2014, 03:40:46 PM

A ribbed roof off of a van would be a little sturdier than a plain flat roof.

Title: Re: Filling a top
Post by: munch on November 05, 2014, 08:57:36 AM

A friend of mines dad in Florida did my top on the 1930.  I believe it is a 1998 Tahoe.  I like it... 

Title: Re: Filling a top
Post by: FATnLOW on November 05, 2014, 09:34:30 AM

Munch. . I like that looks like it laid down well .... I'll be looking for that top and also a  Chevy   Blazer....Thanks for all the input...

Title: Re: Filling a top
Post by: munch on November 05, 2014, 09:56:04 AM

Thank you sir, I could not be more pleased.

It looks like it came that way, and I like the look of the ribs.

Title: Re: Filling a top
Post by: 62131 on November 05, 2014, 06:55:27 PM

It looks like it went in very well, I like the looks of the ribs too

Title: Re: Filling a top
Post by: chopper526 on November 06, 2014, 09:39:01 AM

Quote from: FATnLOW on November 03, 2014, 11:33:26 PM

I have used a station wagon top with ribs  in it on a Model A sedan before...I guess I'll  look at that and also a Van roof...

I didn't think i was a big fan of ribbed roofs, but the A you did and Munch's '30 really look good, I'm a convert.

Title: Re: Filling a top
Post by: RCstang on November 06, 2014, 11:18:04 AM

I think it would be awesome to compile the roof options that work for each car.  From the experience and knowledge of everyone here, to make a sticky thread.  That would be a great reference for people like me who might want to do it.

Title: Re: Filling a top
Post by: chopper526 on November 06, 2014, 01:22:00 PM

RCstang, it kind of looks like we already started one ;D
I will also tell you to stay away from Monte Carlo tops from the '90's. That's what I used on mine and I played holy hell cutting it down and making it work. In retrospect, I should have just trashed it and started fresh with something different.

Title: Re: Filling a top
Post by: munch on November 06, 2014, 04:03:37 PM

Two more pics

Title: Re: Filling a top
Post by: FATnLOW on November 06, 2014, 05:08:41 PM

Like it a lot...Gonna keep my eyes peeled for a Tahoe top  I like the way it looks joining the original curved sides ,,,Thanks for the Photos.....
 

Title: Re: Filling a top
Post by: EDNY on November 06, 2014, 05:12:01 PM

Here's that 1954 Chevy roof welded into my 33 Chevy.

Title: Re: Filling a top
Post by: chopper526 on November 06, 2014, 07:29:18 PM

Here's a picture of mine after it was all prettied up. Do NOT use the roof off of a Monte Carlo!

Title: Re: Filling a top
Post by: FATnLOW on October 23, 2015, 12:49:29 PM

 Had a question on this posting  so.......Posting for others that may have this project to do...

Title: Re: Filling a top
Post by: vette59jdwl on October 23, 2015, 05:42:26 PM

That sure looks good to me, and its mighty straight as well   vette59jdwl

Title: Re: Filling a top
Post by: 62131 on October 23, 2015, 06:57:09 PM

Looks very nice, mine is flat and it's  to flat in my opinion, still working on blocking the roof.