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Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by 2935ford, Jul 4, 2015.

  1. 2935ford
    Joined: Jan 6, 2006
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    Anyone know if these tops/frames are available of the shelf.....seamstress I'm not and good s***chers are rare in these parts.
    I think I may have read somewhere a '32 top will fit A's. Any truth to that?

    Looking to do one for my '29. I believe this is Mark Mortons '32. Really like that look. :)
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  2. reefer
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    Gotta agree about Mortys top.....its got to be the best ever.
     
  3. Deuce Daddy Don
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    NO,----'32 tops are not the same as '29's.
     
  4. BURN OUT BOB
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    LaBaron Bonney
    Try superior industries for the irons also
     
  5. Fuzzy Knight
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  6. 2935ford
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    anyone cut down their stock frames?
     
  7. krylon32
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    Sid Chavers makes a nice Bop Top for the 28/29 roadster, check his website.
     
  8. wino01
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    Stock top chopped 3" and shorten 4" at the front. ImageUploadedByH.A.M.B.1436115843.298789.jpg
     
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  9. reefer
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    I cut the original top irons and bows on an original 32 roadster I had.I took 3.5" out of the hight,shortened the two irons that go to the screen header .The top bows were cut and shortened by drilling and fitting a dowel pin with glue.I got as far as covering it all with 2" masking tape and it looked awesome.....I sold the car before I got a top s***ched up.
     
  10. flamedabone
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    Here is my buddys Sid Chavers 32 top. VERY nice top.

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    -Abone.
     
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  11. 2935ford
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    wino01...thanks

    flamedabone......yup, nice top. I'd like to fit something like that to my 29.
     
  12. bp1971
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    I bought a pair of beater '28/'29 top irons and cut them up. I think my top turned out good.
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  13. 2935ford
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    bp1971....that looks great! Thanks.

    Detail of the chop and material? I'm looking to do 2".
     
  14. bp1971
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    I chopped the irons 4" to match the 4" chop in the windshield. The material is stayfast.
     
  15. 2935ford
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    Thanks.
    I've not heard of stayfast here?
     
  16. tofords
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    IMG_2118.JPG IMG_2120.JPG IMG_2120.JPG IMG_1930.JPG IMG_1932.JPG IMG_2033.JPG IMG_2037.JPG IMG_2047.JPG I put a bop top on my 32 hiboy. Didn't like the way it fit the body sides at all. Also don't like the cheap round tubing. Then I needed a top for my 32 full fendered rdstr. Looked at different tops at shows and talked to owners and chose a rod top from Michigan. I picked Chad's Rod Top cause the irons look more like og parts and fit the rear body like a glove.Very happy with it. I bought the side curtains with it. Price was not much more than the other top. IMG_1930.JPG IMG_1932.JPG IMG_2033.JPG IMG_2037.JPG IMG_2047.JPG
     
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  17. HOTRODPRIMER
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    Good looking roadster. HRP
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  18. Blue One
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    Top notch.
    IMO Rod Tops is the best. After hauling my 26 RPU to Their Michigan shop last summer and having the top custom made for it, I am of the belief that they are the only way to go.
    A very nice top indeed.
     
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