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Hot Rods solid roof on a 30-31

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by easyrider47, Sep 28, 2021.

  1. easyrider47
    Joined: May 7, 2004
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    I have a 30-31 pickup cab and I'd like to put a solid roof in it. Has anyone done this and what is a good donor for the roof?
     
  2. studebakerjoe
    Joined: Jul 7, 2015
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    You can try to find a 31 steel roof cab. Otherwise I'd say make a template of the roof curve and take it with you to a junkyard and try it on different cars.
     
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  3. Chicster
    Joined: Aug 5, 2018
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    68 Mustang on my 30.

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  4. JimSibley
    Joined: Jan 21, 2004
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    I second that. 1965-70 mustang roofs are the best.
     
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  5. Just Gary
    Joined: Oct 9, 2002
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    You may not find many junkyards containing '60's Mustangs, and even fewer that'll allow you to remove one's roof.
    This^^^.
    That's how I found out an '86 Toyota minivan roof (with no ribs) matched my '28 Ford Tudor *perfectly*.:eek:
    You might be surprised what'll match your pickup roof, and is available for a low price.:cool:

    Here's a tech thread with pics:
    ’28 Tudor update #6; Steel Roof Covered by Stock Vinyl | The H.A.M.B. (jalopyjournal.com)
     
    Last edited: Sep 29, 2021
  6. Bandit Billy
    Joined: Sep 16, 2014
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    I hate mentioning them but Howells has a few options on their website, smooth and ribbed. They may still need a bit of fitting but they are a lot closer than a wrecking yard roof IMO. I'd buy them off ebay from someone who has them in stock.
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