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Dave O · 09-18-2015, 07:08 PM

Is there a good source of installation details for the Top Wood in a Coupe? My forum search and review of the Restoration Guidelines and Judging Standards hasn't been successful. And the Top Wood Kit supplier did not provide any information other than part numbers stamped on each piece. I know where it all goes, just don't know if there is any importance on the sequence. I'm assuming start with the front header piece. Items of interest for me are:
- Installation Sequence
- Pictorial of bracing locations
-Felt locations (anywhere the wood touches metal?)

I know it is probably self-explanatory as I go thru the process, but thought I would try and tap all the excellent knowledge and experience on this forum before I started.
All help greatly appreciated.

ar2stp48 · 09-18-2015, 08:27 PM

There is some help in Les Andrews' book vol 2 starting at page 3-83 to 3-110 for '30-'31 Coupe. Seems complete and detailed. I followed the section recently for the top wood for '28 CCPU. Bought the front header and used the other parts for patterns as needed. Biggest help to me for installation was removing the old parts

Dave O · 09-18-2015, 08:57 PM

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Ok thanks. Should have known Les would have the answer! I have Vol 1 but not 2. But I soon will have. I have removed the wood, but it was so butchered up by previous owner I was afraid some hardware/braces might be missing.

09-18-2015, 07:08 PM	#1
Dave O Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Waxahachie, Tx Posts: 88	Top Wood Installation Details - Coupe Is there a good source of installation details for the Top Wood in a Coupe? My forum search and review of the Restoration Guidelines and Judging Standards hasn't been successful. And the Top Wood Kit supplier did not provide any information other than part numbers stamped on each piece. I know where it all goes, just don't know if there is any importance on the sequence. I'm assuming start with the front header piece. Items of interest for me are: - Installation Sequence - Pictorial of bracing locations -Felt locations (anywhere the wood touches metal?) I know it is probably self-explanatory as I go thru the process, but thought I would try and tap all the excellent knowledge and experience on this forum before I started. All help greatly appreciated.

09-18-2015, 08:27 PM	#2
ar2stp48 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Magnolia,Arkansas Posts: 11	Re: Top Wood Installation Details - Coupe There is some help in Les Andrews' book vol 2 starting at page 3-83 to 3-110 for '30-'31 Coupe. Seems complete and detailed. I followed the section recently for the top wood for '28 CCPU. Bought the front header and used the other parts for patterns as needed. Biggest help to me for installation was removing the old parts

09-18-2015, 08:57 PM	#3
Dave O Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Waxahachie, Tx Posts: 88	Re: Top Wood Installation Details - Coupe Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Ok thanks. Should have known Les would have the answer! I have Vol 1 but not 2. But I soon will have. I have removed the wood, but it was so butchered up by previous owner I was afraid some hardware/braces might be missing.