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Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by Duke Smith, Aug 15, 2015.

  1. Duke Smith
    Joined: Aug 8, 2015
    Posts: 21

    Duke Smith

    I am changing the color of my top and wondered if there were any upholstery or top guys out there that can tell me how many linear yards I need to do the one in the picture attached. The car is not here yet but I want to get a jump on rounding up supplies.
    Material is 54" wide and sold by the linear foot.
    1934 Chevy Master

    Thanks for the help and advise

    Smitty
     

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  2. 56premiere
    Joined: Mar 8, 2011
    Posts: 1,445

    56premiere
    Member
    from oregon

    If you had the measurements you would be better off. But lets assume the center is 36'' wide x 72'' long . That requires 2 yards. If your sides were only 18'' , one could be cut from the same 2 yards. Not likely to work that way. So figure the sides at 27'' and 72'' long , 2 more yards. The material has to run the exact same way front to back or the color and texture will look different. Now if the top has hand rolled binding it will take some strips 2'' wide x ever how long , no seams allowed in binding unless it can be centered below the rear valance. As a guess you may get by with 6 yards , if you make no mistakes. I would wait for the car and get measurements ,you may decide not to do it yourself or that it is fine for now. If you called me and asked me to order your material without measuring I would likely have you pay for 7 1/2 yards to be safe. See why having the car is important? Good luck Jack
     
  3. ken1939
    Joined: Jul 5, 2008
    Posts: 1,558

    ken1939

    Do you really want a canvas top? I have worked with canvas and prefer either the GM Vinyl material or the cloth. Canvas is stiff.
     
  4. bct
    Joined: Apr 4, 2005
    Posts: 3,178

    bct
    Member

    My tiny roadster top took 6. I used marine stuff called Top Gun
     

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