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FATnLOW

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Filling a top
« 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

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Re: Filling a top
« Reply #1 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.

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Re: Filling a top
« Reply #2 on: November 03, 2014, 05:28:56 PM »
FYI: Here's my roof fill thread.....

http://rustybowtie.com/index.php?topic=12.msg20#msg20
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Re: Filling a top
« Reply #3 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.
Tighten it up til it strips, then back it off a quarter turn

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Re: Filling a top
« Reply #4 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...

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Re: Filling a top
« Reply #5 on: November 04, 2014, 06:28:28 AM »
Nice looking car, I think the ribs on the roof makes it look better

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Re: Filling a top
« Reply #6 on: November 04, 2014, 07:27:18 AM »
If you were considering the rib look...the S10 Blazer has them and is long.
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Re: Filling a top
« Reply #7 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.

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Re: Filling a top
« Reply #8 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.

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Re: Filling a top
« Reply #9 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... 

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Re: Filling a top
« Reply #10 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...

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Re: Filling a top
« Reply #11 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.

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Re: Filling a top
« Reply #12 on: November 05, 2014, 06:55:27 PM »
It looks like it went in very well, I like the looks of the ribs too

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Re: Filling a top
« Reply #13 on: November 06, 2014, 09:39:01 AM »
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.
Tighten it up til it strips, then back it off a quarter turn

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Re: Filling a top
« Reply #14 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.

 


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