The Ford Barn - View Single Post - Putting a roof insert in my 1932 Ford coupe

DavidG · 07-26-2018, 12:35 PM

I agree with JSeery about the approach being "Interesting". I've done four '32 roof replacement successfully, two coupes and two sedans, and should I do a fifth, I would not follow this video. In my opinion, the wood frame and stretching the material on the frame is a wasted step as that can be accomplished on the car during installation.

The video is fine if you are using unfinished components like the installation of the steel molding, but if it is painted, which would most likely be the case, you cannot just whack away with a hammer (and not even a tack hammer at that) without disastrous results. Further without laying down a sealer covering the outer edges of the outer fabric and the tack heads you are asking for water damage to both the wood and the interior headlining.

Sorry to be a wet blanket, but this video has it limitations for use in a restoration.

07-26-2018, 12:35 PM	#7
DavidG Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: southeastern Michigan Posts: 10,101	Re: Putting a roof insert in my 1932 Ford coupe I agree with JSeery about the approach being "Interesting". I've done four '32 roof replacement successfully, two coupes and two sedans, and should I do a fifth, I would not follow this video. In my opinion, the wood frame and stretching the material on the frame is a wasted step as that can be accomplished on the car during installation. The video is fine if you are using unfinished components like the installation of the steel molding, but if it is painted, which would most likely be the case, you cannot just whack away with a hammer (and not even a tack hammer at that) without disastrous results. Further without laying down a sealer covering the outer edges of the outer fabric and the tack heads you are asking for water damage to both the wood and the interior headlining. Sorry to be a wet blanket, but this video has it limitations for use in a restoration.