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#91
General Discussion / Re: '28 Top Reconstruction
March 12, 2014, 09:33:03 PM
I'm going to see him Friday, and will keep you posted.
Thanx again for your pics.
steveG
#92
General Discussion / Re: '28 Top Reconstruction
March 12, 2014, 07:47:25 PM
I talked to a resto-guy today and he said the 3/16" foam is better then using jute.
Since he is booked till June he asked me to bring the car in and he would give me tips on the installation.
Will keep you posted on the progress if there is any interest.
Thanks again for the great tips.
SteveG
#93
My car is a coupe, but here's some approx. measurements;

windshield - right-2"  left-2" Center- 2 5/6"
door post - by windshield-2" door post-2 5/16"

SteveG
#94
General Discussion / Re: '28 Top Reconstruction
March 11, 2014, 04:06:50 PM
Whoops!

I screwed up and sent a pic of my wife and young daughter in last post by mistake! Sorry.

SteveG
#95
General Discussion / Re: '28 Top Reconstruction
March 11, 2014, 04:02:47 PM
Here's one more.
Many pics but I figured they may help.
If anyone has any questions or knows where I can get some jute, please let me know.
SteveG
#96
No problem Chet. I'll get some this afternoon.
SteveG
#97
General Discussion / Re: '28 Top Reconstruction
March 11, 2014, 03:53:56 PM
Some more.
#98
General Discussion / Re: '28 Top Reconstruction
March 11, 2014, 03:50:42 PM
 
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Here are some pics of the nearly completed roof frame work. I am just about ready to attach the top.

The pics you guys posted were fantastic! Thank you so much.

The car came with a piece of 3/16" foam and some outer material. (see pic)

Looking at all the pics it looks like jute was used for a liner in the old days. I think it would work better then the foam.
What do you think?
Do you know if it is still available?

Any additional info. is, of course appreciated.

Thanx again

SteveG


#99
General Discussion / Re: '28 Top Reconstruction
March 06, 2014, 11:31:13 AM
All these pics and discussions are priceless! I now know how to proceed.

I will post pics and comments this weekend as to my progress.

SteveG
#100
General Discussion / Re: '28 Top Reconstruction
March 03, 2014, 08:03:02 PM
Thanx Dave.

I look forward to seeing your pics of your top. Will be a BIG help!

SteveG
#101
General Discussion / Re: '28 Top Reconstruction
March 03, 2014, 02:07:56 PM
I found your later post and am now studying it now. I made some of the same parts as you. I am now repairing or replacing  the thin struts across the top. I will send some pics in a couple of days when I'm ready to attach the top.

Thank you
SteveG
#102
General Discussion / Re: '28 Top Reconstruction
March 03, 2014, 01:57:53 PM
Thank you so much for your post!

I'm thinking the cover goes under the gutters, above the door. It looks like an elongated U shaped metal strap secures the back. I am not sure how the front is held down.

Your pics will be invaluable to me. Thanx for taking the time and effort. The chances of you doing the same job, at the same time is amazing.

I look forward to your next post.

SteveG

#103
General Discussion / '28 Top Reconstruction
February 26, 2014, 01:15:36 PM
I am working on installing a new to on my '28 business coupe. I want to knew how the top is secured around the edges.

Will anyone be so kind as to post a few close up pics of the front, back and sides showing how the cloth top is secured?

It would be much appreciated.

Thank you,

SteveG
#104
General Discussion / Re: @@@ IMPORTANT UPGRADE Notice @@@
February 09, 2014, 10:08:57 PM
Looks and works great.

Thank you.

SteveG
#105
Quote from: frankp on February 09, 2014, 09:45:31 AM
Hi Ted,

I believe John did say it should be flexible.  I would not recommend copper though it does look good.  I used copper until it left me high and dry 90 miles from home.  It broke at the flange from, I think, all the vibration.  I've read this is a characteristic of copper.  The steel (brake tubing) has lasted many years and miles.  The 1st pic is my set-up.  The 2nd is Ray Ovick's 29U 2dr Sedan at the August 2002 POC National in Grand Rapids, MN.

frank

You are so right about copper tubing having a tendency to brake at the flare connection. Two weeks ago the flare fitting broke at the oil pump and pumped the engine dry! I think I pulled over in time to avoid damage to the engine, but the oil pump is now chattering slightly.

SteveG