I used a reproduction set of irons for our 32 roadster. They were used and I got a fair price. The fabric was rotted so we just cut it off to use as a pattern for the new cloth. Cut the main "down bar" about 3 inches to get the chop I wanted. I never fold mine back but just (rarely) take the entire top off. It wouldn't fold flat anyway with all that fabric. If I had to do it again and wanted to save the $$ I think we could make our own using tubing, strap, conduit, etc. and not worry about it folding. Like the other posts have described. I ended up liking the car much better with the top on anyway...
What do you guys use for the cloth? I'm going to try to build a top from an old top. Mine has a chopped and layed back windshield so it will need to be custom. Some great info on here.
Most good top shops would use Haartz cloth..Available from Auto Uphol supply houses..or Hemmings...comes in colors also
Found these prints somewhere, I used them to make the top for my roadster pickup and my buddy's 29 roadster
Theres a listing in the cl***ifieds for 30-31 rodaster top irons for $120 Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!
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