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rodnut1 · 06-26-2012, 07:58 PM

The body design did not allow for a full metal roof- perimeter skins over a hardwood frame, with the fabric top insert installed last, was definately the easiest method of closing the top. Steel roofs didn't appear until the technology was developed to stamp and assemble the body by welding, instead of using nails..

06-26-2012, 07:58 PM	#22
rodnut1 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 4	Re: Why the insert fabric roof and not steel The body design did not allow for a full metal roof- perimeter skins over a hardwood frame, with the fabric top insert installed last, was definately the easiest method of closing the top. Steel roofs didn't appear until the technology was developed to stamp and assemble the body by welding, instead of using nails..