1936 ford Vinyl roof insert installation

So it appears to me that there is not much info out there on doing this type of installation. I have seen some troubles listed but no pictures or real info. So far. I have a set of instruciotns but I do not think they actually came wit hthe kit cinsidering they are the size of a half dollar, and in black and white that looks like it has been copied over and over... I could be wrong. Does anyone have any pictures of this kind of installation? How about instructions? A page I can down load? Anything would be helpful.

 

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I started doing my insert after the car was painted. I thoroughly read the instructions from Bob Drake but hell if I could get it installed properly. I ended up taking it to an upholstery shop where they installed it correctly for $200. Money well spent

 

what holds the perimeter on this thing? I see no tack strips and understand there is not supposed to be one?

 

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Don't know what kit you have or how they intended it insalled but here's what a stock weathered '36 Ford 4 door insert looks like. Notice the tack strip..............................

 

I think Juliano's has a kit for this with real nice instructions.

Not sure if it's still available.

-jim

 

so does the coupe have a tack strip as well I assume? Could I use an old fan belt for that instead of spending the $400 listed above for one??

 

Had a guy tell me that he used a rope for the tack strip and worked great.

 

anyone else?? still havin issues. I need to figure out how this is supposed to look. I have a bit of info on here, but more would be beneficial. Thankx

 

The coupe is the same as the picture Bigrat posted. The internal tack strip is for the underlay padding NOT the actual top material.
The top vinyl is held down by a rubber moulding that pulls the vinyl into the outer recess and locks into place.

Lebaron Bonny do the best kits with detailed instructions.

 

I think I understand what you mean. I just need to find a good pic to confirm my thoughts. Thanks

 

I just bought a 1936 with the roof already done. I can take pictures of it from the inside and out if that would help.

 

PLEASE! That would help. I appreciate it.

 

Old rod and Custom mag gave a good how too. I'll PM my cell number and we can talk easier than I can type.

 

HA HA ok

 

Oh the knowledge of some of you. Although humorous , i actually thought the fan belt idea was clever and pondering if it'd work? Anyone ?

 

hey chopt, i have a customers 36 tudor, which is the same insert process, i can help you thru or i can post pictures as i go about installing his insert/ruber strip. Rich

 

That would be very helpful. Thank you!

 

Here's some pics of the top insert I just removed from my '36 3-window, if it'll help.....

 

Thank you sir. The more things we get on here the better. Some info that anyone can look up now.

 

FYI that screen is a radio antenna.

 

this is going to be a helpful thread for us since we removed the original top in ours. we're debating filling the top and not bothering with it. ours was tacked into some sort of wood as when we cleaned it out; we were digging away at old chunks of wood. odd?

 

That's correct. The original antenna cable is soldered to the screen.

 

The top is filled on my '35, but we left the groove for the retaining rubber molding strip. We glued a thin pad on, and then the black material over that. Then we installed the rubber around the perimeter. Looks original, but is more solid. Sorry I don't have any step-by-step photos. Good luck with your project.

 

Excellent info!!!