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pbishop · 03-13-2018, 08:59 AM

Dennis, the guys are correct. You are better off not changing the car. What you are talking about would create a 'Sport Coupe' at best. Beyond the door difference, the windshield set-up is as well.

You should look at 'Marco's Model 'A' Ford Barnyard' page (just google it). Marco gives step-by-step instructions (with pics) on how to replace the the top. I bought a kit from Snyder's and then followed Marco's instructions and the top came out 'PERFECT'. That was 25 years ago and still not a wrinkle or wave at all. Still as 'tight' as the day I finished the job.

I stated a while back that I only use water - That is in Tampa Florida! I went this way due to the water pump leakage (before I went to the leak-less pump. RUST is a problem. NEVER use tap water due to mineral deposits as others have stated - use distilled water. Even here when it looks like a Freeze is coming I drain the engine, BUT there is still the possibility of freezing pockets in the block.

Hope this helps.

03-13-2018, 08:59 AM	#38
pbishop Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Wimauma, Florida Posts: 121	Re: Water or Antifreeze ? Dennis, the guys are correct. You are better off not changing the car. What you are talking about would create a 'Sport Coupe' at best. Beyond the door difference, the windshield set-up is as well. You should look at 'Marco's Model 'A' Ford Barnyard' page (just google it). Marco gives step-by-step instructions (with pics) on how to replace the the top. I bought a kit from Snyder's and then followed Marco's instructions and the top came out 'PERFECT'. That was 25 years ago and still not a wrinkle or wave at all. Still as 'tight' as the day I finished the job. I stated a while back that I only use water - That is in Tampa Florida! I went this way due to the water pump leakage (before I went to the leak-less pump. RUST is a problem. NEVER use tap water due to mineral deposits as others have stated - use distilled water. Even here when it looks like a Freeze is coming I drain the engine, BUT there is still the possibility of freezing pockets in the block. Hope this helps.