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NRolfes · 07-07-2023, 02:08 PM

I am working with a Model A supplier of closed top roof material and he would like a name or picture of the vinyl replacement top material used on the Â‘32 Model B. I took a picture of my old top material but itÂ’s pretty deteriorated and he could not determine what material would match from it. Does anyone have a good picture of the replacement vinyl material. He said if he could have a picture with a ruler placed on the material, or a name, he would be able to cross reference it. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

DavidG · 07-07-2023, 03:35 PM

There were two different materials used originally. One was long-short copra grain and was used previously on Model As, which your supplier should be familiar with.

Allinger · 07-07-2023, 03:55 PM

I personally think the short grain Cobra pictured here is the better looking of the two. However, my supplier says he can no longer get it. Due to lack of choices, I put Mercedes Haartz cloth on my last build.
I ordered some from Eckler's/MAC's last year and was disappointed with the quality. It had cotton batting bonded to it's underside.
Here are links to pictures of both the LONG and SHORT Grain Cobra vinyl- which are both Out Of Stock.

https://www.macsautoparts.com/model-...8-55452-1.html

https://www.ecklers.com/long-grain-c...8-55441-1.html

DavidG · 07-07-2023, 04:25 PM

The long grain material in 65" width is available from the Model A supplier, Snyder's in Ohio, either just the material or in kit form.

petehoovie · 07-07-2023, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Allinger

I personally think the short grain Cobra pictured here is the better looking of the two. However, my supplier says he can no longer get it. Due to lack of choices, I put Mercedes Haartz cloth on my last build.
I ordered some from Eckler's/MAC's last year and was disappointed with the quality. It had cotton batting bonded to it's underside.
Here are links to pictures of both the LONG and SHORT Grain Cobra vinyl- which are both Out Of Stock.

https://www.macsautoparts.com/model-...8-55452-1.html

https://www.ecklers.com/long-grain-c...8-55441-1.html

NRolfes · 07-07-2023, 05:55 PM

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Thanks for the info … appreciate the help.

T Scott · 07-08-2023, 10:15 AM

Classtique Upholstery in Lindstrom MN has cobra short grain in stock.

Krylon32 · 07-08-2023, 10:21 AM

Does length of storage time/age affect the longevity of the top material? Some of these upholstery supply shops may of had the top material a long time.

J Franklin · 07-08-2023, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Krylon32

Does length of storage time/age affect the longevity of the top material? Some of these upholstery supply shops may of had the top material a long time.

It is best to get what you can, when you can. You may not have another chance in the future.

DavidG · 07-08-2023, 10:30 AM

If it is rolled and not folded, kept out of sunlight, and stored in a climate controlled environment, it will stay as new for decades. Even the original pyroxylin artificial leather will stay usable for decades if kept under the right conditions.
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The roof covering on my avatar station wagon is from a roll of original pyroxylin material that was likely at least fifty years old when I used it.

07-07-2023, 02:08 PM	#1
NRolfes Member Join Date: Feb 2023 Location: St Paul, MN Posts: 33	1932 Model B Tudor closed top material I am working with a Model A supplier of closed top roof material and he would like a name or picture of the vinyl replacement top material used on the Â‘32 Model B. I took a picture of my old top material but itÂ’s pretty deteriorated and he could not determine what material would match from it. Does anyone have a good picture of the replacement vinyl material. He said if he could have a picture with a ruler placed on the material, or a name, he would be able to cross reference it. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

07-07-2023, 03:35 PM	#2
DavidG Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: southeastern Michigan Posts: 10,136	Re: 1932 Model B Tudor closed top material There were two different materials used originally. One was long-short copra grain and was used previously on Model As, which your supplier should be familiar with.

07-07-2023, 04:25 PM	#4
DavidG Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: southeastern Michigan Posts: 10,136	Re: 1932 Model B Tudor closed top material The long grain material in 65" width is available from the Model A supplier, Snyder's in Ohio, either just the material or in kit form.

07-07-2023, 05:55 PM	#6
NRolfes Member Join Date: Feb 2023 Location: St Paul, MN Posts: 33	Re: 1932 Model B Tudor closed top material Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Thanks for the info … appreciate the help.

07-08-2023, 10:15 AM	#7
T Scott Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: East Boothbay, Maine Posts: 281	Re: 1932 Model B Tudor closed top material Classtique Upholstery in Lindstrom MN has cobra short grain in stock.

07-08-2023, 10:21 AM	#8
Krylon32 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 4,581	Re: 1932 Model B Tudor closed top material Does length of storage time/age affect the longevity of the top material? Some of these upholstery supply shops may of had the top material a long time.

07-08-2023, 10:30 AM	#10
DavidG Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: southeastern Michigan Posts: 10,136	Re: 1932 Model B Tudor closed top material If it is rolled and not folded, kept out of sunlight, and stored in a climate controlled environment, it will stay as new for decades. Even the original pyroxylin artificial leather will stay usable for decades if kept under the right conditions. . The roof covering on my avatar station wagon is from a roll of original pyroxylin material that was likely at least fifty years old when I used it.