The Ford Barn - View Single Post - Convert my 28 Roadster Pick up to a convertible??

Keith True · 07-29-2024, 04:54 PM

I don't think he is looking to cut a closed cab to make an open cab,he is looking to either add folding irons to his truck,or cut and redo the center section of his existing fixed fabric top to open things up a little.Original roadster irons are not a good fit on the open cab.Windshield fit is OK,and side to side is OK,but for the rear you have to add a plank across the back of the cab to hold the rear of the top because it is a lot further back than the truck one was.I have seen some horrible cob jobs and ruined original roadster irons from people trying this.

07-29-2024, 04:54 PM	#10
Keith True Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Epping N.H. Posts: 3,421	Re: Convert my 28 Roadster Pick up to a convertible?? I don't think he is looking to cut a closed cab to make an open cab,he is looking to either add folding irons to his truck,or cut and redo the center section of his existing fixed fabric top to open things up a little.Original roadster irons are not a good fit on the open cab.Windshield fit is OK,and side to side is OK,but for the rear you have to add a plank across the back of the cab to hold the rear of the top because it is a lot further back than the truck one was.I have seen some horrible cob jobs and ruined original roadster irons from people trying this.