grafting Model A roof on a Model T ????

I have a 1927 T coupe and someone previously welded a flat steel sheet on for a roof. I would really like get a roof with more curves to it (like a Model A). I know some people have done Ford Aerostar and Econoline van roofs on Model A but I was wondering if there were other ideas out there. I have noticed there are steel model A roofs available now, so I was thinking that may be an option.... but I have no idea if the T and the A are even remotely close in length and width.

 

Model T's had flat roofs.....I would leave it alone.....it wouldnt look right...IMHO

 

Another vote to leave it as is.I like it

 

i never liked the flat roof, i think a little rounder would look cool. anyway you go you'll have to splice it together.

 

I also never liked the flat T roof. I don't think it really matters if the A roof, or any donor roof is the same size, as long as it's larger and can be cut down to fit your T. Making it larger to fit could be a lot more fitting.

 

Trying to graft a bulge in with those 90 degree angles (sides to top) will result in something that really "doesn't look right". In order to correct that, you'll need to soften the edge, which takes away that "T" look, and leave you with something that, again, "just doesn't look right"... do you see where this is heading?

 

Best looking T coupe ever was built in the 80s and in an SRM Garage Scene................Norcal or PNW I think? The guy built his stuff in a cabin and had ramps to roll them outside. He used two mid 60s Chevy PU roofs with the eyebrow at the back. Only, he turned them sideways so the eyebrows met in the middle of the roof, front to rear and curved into a visor that looked like it grew there. I will see if I can dig up shots.

 

Get the proper wood kit for the top. It will add a bit of curve to the roof and look right.

 

I got my T coupe roof made in all steel sheet and it looks as per the attached pic's.
It was done in a CO hot rod shop and I am very happy with the finished product.

Helps make the body more rigid and no more leaks.
Model A size curves would be too big.
I got me some curves but much smaller, just enough to take away the totally square edge look.
roof remains very close to flat, but was run thru a wheeling machine to give it a little shape...

 

i would do that if i were you. steel roofs on a T just dont look right.

 

I like the T roof. But just flat steel leaves a lot to be desired, they need the slight original bow. This is my brothers. He is very good with wood working working he made his own wood kit and covered it himself. He also made a removable section for nice days and to see those pesky stop lights. Andy

 

Better pic.
Andy

 

If its something you want to do then do it.
Don't let anyone talk you out of it it's hotroding!!
32 headers aren't supposed to be on a model a but they look damn good.
And 33/34 roofs and windshields DAMN sure don't belong on a model a but they look great too. Just wonder what if the first guy to think about chopping a top listened to some BS about "don't do it "


You'd have to chop it first and start the curve 4-5 inches down from where you are at now so that you finish where you are at now after the curve. I highly doubt it will be a drop on thing but its all about connecting the dots.