Homebuilt removable canvas Top on my 36 Dodge truck

Just finished putting a roof on my Dodge.


It was pretty simple, I used some 1/2 pine for the curved supports and frame, and some door skin ply for the actual roof skin.

after I built the frame, I stapled and glued the 1/8 ply skin to it while it was installed on the truck to keep the roofline correct, and to keep the frame from any unwanted flexing.

After it all dried, I painted it with 3 coats of rustoleum. when the paint dried, I then used waterproof contact cement to adhere the canvas (used and army issue sack)


oh, and my buddy Sam came over and did a little pinstriping. Thanks Sambo!

 

looks good, lets see the whole truck!

 

I'd want a roof too...be a shame not to drive that when the weather's bad. Nice, nice looking truck!

 

Nice job. Thats a cool truck. I bet you NEVER break that rearend.

 

I have been thinking about a 3/4 ton dana for my car too. Thats awesome! I dig the whole truck... except I woulda used a big block mopar instead

 

nice truck

 

I'm pretty sure that will be the one thing I never have to tinker with on it. hahaha.