The Ford Barn

dlfrisch · 08-21-2020, 07:18 PM

I’m looking for a audio/video to install a new fabric top. Does anyone have information on this task ?

copgib · 08-21-2020, 07:33 PM

If you go to Mafca.com they do sell a dvd on installing Model A Top material. Hugh

w.michael · 08-21-2020, 09:31 PM

"How to Restore Your Model A", Vol. 5, has a very detailed article on the Sport Coupe top. This is for the correct, original style top with a headliner and cardboard liners. The book is available from MAFCA. The article was originally published in The Restorer, but I don't know what year and month.

Most people install a much simpler, roadster-style top on the Sport Coupe. (That's what I have on mine.) The original style top is complicated and difficult. But if you ever see one correctly done, you will appreciate how the Sport Coupe originally looked.

I know you asked about a video and not written instruction. Sorry, I just had to chime in anyway.

W. Michael

Jack Shaft · 08-22-2020, 08:35 AM

Just bought volumes 1 thru 9 of the MAFCA series.. $14.95..cheaper than lunch.

rotorwrench · 08-22-2020, 09:07 AM

I guess he's waiting for someone to make a video. This is around the 3rd time he has asked this same question hoping to get a different result.

WHN · 08-22-2020, 10:49 AM

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Correct top is big $$$$$$$$.

We had one installed years back on our 1929 by Don’s in Cortland, New York. He was know for quality restoration interiors and tops.

Just guessing. Today I wouldn’t be surprised to pay over $4,000.00 maybe more to get a correct one. Makes a big difference. At shows, the top gets all the comments.

Enjoy.

08-21-2020, 07:18 PM	#1
dlfrisch Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Florida - 32128 Posts: 416	Sport Coupe Fabric Top I’m looking for a audio/video to install a new fabric top. Does anyone have information on this task ?

08-21-2020, 07:33 PM	#2
copgib Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Williston, Florida Posts: 82	Re: Sport Coupe Fabric Top If you go to Mafca.com they do sell a dvd on installing Model A Top material. Hugh

08-21-2020, 09:31 PM	#3
w.michael Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: North Carolina Posts: 445	Re: Sport Coupe Fabric Top "How to Restore Your Model A", Vol. 5, has a very detailed article on the Sport Coupe top. This is for the correct, original style top with a headliner and cardboard liners. The book is available from MAFCA. The article was originally published in The Restorer, but I don't know what year and month. Most people install a much simpler, roadster-style top on the Sport Coupe. (That's what I have on mine.) The original style top is complicated and difficult. But if you ever see one correctly done, you will appreciate how the Sport Coupe originally looked. I know you asked about a video and not written instruction. Sorry, I just had to chime in anyway. W. Michael

08-22-2020, 08:35 AM	#4
Jack Shaft BANNED Join Date: Dec 2019 Posts: 1,196	Re: Sport Coupe Fabric Top Just bought volumes 1 thru 9 of the MAFCA series.. $14.95..cheaper than lunch.

08-22-2020, 09:07 AM	#5
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 17,411	Re: Sport Coupe Fabric Top I guess he's waiting for someone to make a video. This is around the 3rd time he has asked this same question hoping to get a different result.

08-22-2020, 10:49 AM	#6
WHN Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Connecticut Shoreline Posts: 1,977	Re: Sport Coupe Fabric Top Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Correct top is big $$$$$$$$. We had one installed years back on our 1929 by Don’s in Cortland, New York. He was know for quality restoration interiors and tops. Just guessing. Today I wouldn’t be surprised to pay over $4,000.00 maybe more to get a correct one. Makes a big difference. At shows, the top gets all the comments. Enjoy.