Hot Rods Model A ribbed roof

Thought I would share a couple of photos of the roof on my newly acquired A, not seen this done before...

Still deciding whether I like it or not.

Those wheels HAVE to go.

 

That roof insert has been done many, many times. Looks good. About getting rid of the wheels....why? And what do you think looks better? Just curious.

 

Sorry, I should have been more clear. It is less about the wheel design than the size. The rears are way too small. I want to go taller and skinnier at the rear...more stance





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The ribbed roof is nothing new,back in the 80's they were as common as a Z'd frame is today.

Interestingly enough this was just posted,,look at the roof.HRP

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=538007

 

Thanks HRP, just not something I had seen before.


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Looks pretty cool with the ribbed roof

 

Station wagon roofs with the ribs were a favorite to use for filling tops because they added some stiffness to the top.

 

I agree...16" wheels all around will bring it out of the street rod camp.

 

I used a 64 Chev wagon roof on my A, made it bolt in incase I changed my mind about.


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I'd agree that the car could use a taller rear tire but I can't see blowing the money it would take to go to 16's on it. Unless those wheels are just ugly in your view though.

 

I'm not that fond of filled roofs but it looks like it was well done so I'd leave it alone.. Wheels would be fine if painted black and had bias plys on them.. Anyway it's a pretty cool coupe, enjoy it...

 

Nice little coupe. I don't like how the ribs don't line up with the factory seams in the rear panel, looks added on, doesn't flow. Maybe it's just me.

 

Those steelies are fine. A set of new firestone bias ply would do the trick

 

I like the ribbed roofs, just about finished the bodywork on my Tudor and I'm fitting a 64 Valiant (Australian) wagon roof in it, the same as an early 60's dodge or Plymouth, got 2 sets of ribs in it an they look ****** good in my opinion.


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Thanks guys, starting to sound like a 'marmite' feature as we would say in the UK... you either like or it you don't, no middle ground.

I am researching wheels this week with a view to getting that rear up in the air a little.

Heading west in a few days to the Goodguys event in Del Mar so I am sure I will get a lot of idea there on wheel/tire combo.

 

.......I agree completely.

 

Yeah----Nomads were tore up for this purpose---sadly.

 

The ribbed roof would not be my choice, but it's not my car so it falls on your preference. It looks to be finished off well so I would be inclined to leave it alone and drive the wheels off.

On the tires, I'd say it depends on the driving environment. If it's going to be a fair weathered car, Bias ply's would be fine. If you plan to have some inclement weather in the mix (ie: daily driver), some radials may add a margin of safety in your travels.

 

You could always put a stock appearing "pad" over the ribs.
The thickness of the padding should hide the ribs.

 

Eggzactly!

 

.....So true. And think about all of the Olds Vista Cruisers that gave up their roofs to the custom van craze.

 

I did this one a few years ago. Used a ribbed panel off an old International truck roof. The ribs are wider and are inverted which is different from most station wagon roofs. The spacing seemed to flow nicely with the shape the car was taking. A friend bought and finished the car. The roof looks great and he gets some nice compliments on the build.

 

^^^^ That's what I was talking about in my earlier post ^^^^ This one flows right, nice job raymay.

 

58' Fords, sedan's & wagons are good donors cars for ribbed roofs