Hey guys I could use your help again! I'm trying to figure out the roof for my 31 sedan. I 'm not sure what route to go I know there are several options but each has it's own questions 1. factory long grain; how do you finish the front? any good pics? 2. filled; why use a donor, the bow of the roof is so small why not use new sheet metal, and how do you finish the front, any pics? 3. canvas; I've been toying with the idea of using more modern materials, but never seen it done before, anyone done this? if so any pics? any help would be appreciated. Terry <!-- / message --><!-- sig -->
here is mine - snap on snap off . its like driving a "vert" with the top off , and the white keeps it cool when its real hot . the only thing is , when the tops out and you pull a smokey burn out , you get covered by tire remnants lol .
There is enough of a bow that sheetmetal will be a ***** to use. I used the roof off an old Mercury wagon and the bow from side to side was pretty close but front to back created a little bit of a problem. I have a 29 Sedan.
Nice Mopar210! I run my 31' open with the wood like yours and have to agree! Tire chunks and pea gravel from heaven. I guess I should start looking for a snap in for our fall weather!
I've seen some that open like a roman shade (like a vw) but can't find any info on it, (plus my little monkeys might climb out). If anyone could put a pick of a filled up by the visor, might help my decision. Terry
I don't have many of the roof in my '30 sedan, however; here a a few to give you an idea during the build and after. The donor was an 80's Chrysler mini-van... Actually there is a good bow in the roof, if you use a FLAT sheet, it will look as if it was dropped on its head....
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