[Bob Bidonde]

The roof moldings are Style R4 in Bratton's catalog / judging standard. Reproduction moldings are extruded aluminum and the originals moldings are steel. The reproduction aluminum moldings will not mate with the original moldings because the aluminum moldings have a thicker cross section.

The R4 side moldings come in 6 foot lengths. Originally, Murray & Briggs used 2 pieces of side molding with a butt joint centered over the rear window. I think it takes 3 pieces of the reproduction side moldings to do a Fordor, so there will be an extra joint.

For those doing a Steel-Back Victoria, you will need 2 pieces of the R4 side moldings as the actual length is 93 inches.