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40 Chev Coupe

July 19, 2014, 04:19:00 PM
Does anyone know if anybody makes a kit to fill in the top of a Model A? Not to many junk yards in my area with station wagons to rob. What else will work?

Charlie Chops 1940

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July 19, 2014, 07:57:36 PM
Look at SUV's and extended and crew cab pick ups.
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enjenjo

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July 19, 2014, 10:17:07 PM
Also some of the older minivans.
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Canuck

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July 22, 2014, 08:39:47 PM
Would help to know what year of body and the style.

28/29 or 30/31, 2 door, 4 door, coupe, sport coupe etc.

That will have a impact on the donor source.

I got a donor roof for mine by watching the Buy & Sell papers on line.  A guy was wrecking a 67 Chevy 4 dr HT.  Called and he told me come and get it, he had sold everything he could and the car was going to the shredder.  Even cut it off for me.  Perfect fit for a 30 coupe.  Cut all the framing off and slid it around on the roof for best fit.  Ended up the two front corners of the roof sat less than 1/4" high and fit perfect with only a slight push.  The rest of the roof sat down on the wood at all points.

I am keeping the fabric top look by covering the roof with 1/8" closed cell foam and vinyl then aluminum moldings around the edge.

Took a couple of months to find the donor but they are out there and possibly cheaper/easier than a wrecking yard.

Check my blog for pictures of the install.

Canuck
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40 Chev Coupe

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July 23, 2014, 11:21:00 AM
Sorry, its a 1928 Tudor.

Canuck

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August 14, 2014, 11:11:55 AM
Talking to a friend the other day.  He has done quite a few A sedans (custom body shop for the last 20 years).  Likes Malibu/Cutlass etc wagons from late 70s early 80s.  Nice fit and nice design of the narrow ribbing.

Canuck
My 30 Coupe build, with a Nailhead and fenders
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unklian

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August 14, 2014, 12:41:55 PM
Quote from: "Canuck"Talking to a friend the other day.  He has done quite a few A sedans (custom body shop for the last 20 years).  Likes Malibu/Cutlass etc wagons from late 70s early 80s.  Nice fit and nice design of the narrow ribbing.

Canuck


Yes, available with or without factory roof racks.

Some volvo wagons had a smooth roof.

purplepickup

#7
August 14, 2014, 04:00:25 PM
I've got a roof off a '58 Edsel wagon someone can have if they come and get it near Kalamazoo.  Solid, no dents.
George

chimp koose

#8
August 18, 2014, 09:08:35 PM
when I did the roof on my 49 Anglia I used the roof off a chevette. It fit perfectly as is no sticking up edges.
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