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Paul Howes · 03-17-2019, 07:20 AM

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

MickeyT · 03-17-2019, 07:43 AM

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.

Joop · 03-17-2019, 08:16 AM

Post a picture so we can see what is there

Oldbluoval · 03-17-2019, 09:05 AM

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

Bob C · 03-17-2019, 10:31 AM

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

SSsssteamer · 03-17-2019, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Bob C

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

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.

WTSHNN · 03-18-2019, 11:09 AM

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

1930 coupe · 03-18-2019, 01:11 PM

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

CarlG · 03-18-2019, 03:56 PM

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

03-17-2019, 07:20 AM	#1
Paul Howes Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: florida Posts: 18	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

03-17-2019, 07:43 AM	#2
MickeyT Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Texas Posts: 195	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. Last edited by MickeyT; 03-17-2019 at 07:52 AM.

03-17-2019, 08:16 AM	#3
Joop Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 3,021	Re: Late 31 steel top pickup Post a picture so we can see what is there

03-17-2019, 09:05 AM	#4
Oldbluoval Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Signal Mtn, TN (SE TN) Posts: 2,591	Re: Late 31 steel top pickup I've seen fender welting used before Not sure if correct or not

03-18-2019, 01:11 PM	#8
1930 coupe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 226	Re: Late 31 steel top pickup Bratton's have it in there catalogue part no. 34351

03-17-2019, 10:31 AM	#5
Bob C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: So Cal Posts: 9,360	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

03-18-2019, 03:56 PM	#9
CarlG Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 9,192	Re: Late 31 steel top pickup I have a "like new" set on my bench. Went another way with mine. __________________ Alaskan A's Antique Auto Mushers of Alaska Model A Ford Club of America Model A Restorers Club Antique Automobile Club of America Mullins Owner's Club