Late 31 steel top pickup
 

Between the top and the two steel support ribs is what looks like a rope about 1/2" in dia. It looks original but is hard and want to replace it. calling different suppliers, no one knows what it is. Any ideas? Paul

Re: Late 31 steel top pickup
 

There does not appear to be anything under mine but I'm sure there is at least some anti-rattle material there. A 1/2" rope is too big and nothing like it is used anywhere on the late '31.

Re: Late 31 steel top pickup
 

Post a picture so we can see what is there

Re: Late 31 steel top pickup
 

I've seen fender welting used before
Not sure if correct or not

Re: Late 31 steel top pickup
 

See post #5 in the link, may give you an idea.
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=259944
My original steel top has the same thing , looks like cotton rope.



Bob

Re: Late 31 steel top pickup
 

Correct. Is is cotton rope. We used to call it sash rope. Used originally for the holding window weights in the homes that used sash weights. When I did our steel top CCPU, I was able to reuse the cotton sash rope that my CCPU came with.

Re: Late 31 steel top pickup
 

Here are some shots of original anti-rattle rope from a Budd cab.

This was sent to me by John Charlton when I was restoring my truck and he gave me the unique top bows for the roof (Thanks again John!).

-Tim

Re: Late 31 steel top pickup
 

Bratton's have it in there catalogue part no. 34351

Re: Late 31 steel top pickup
 

I have a "like new" set on my bench. Went another way with mine.