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segelhorst · 05-13-2014, 01:14 PM

I'm preparing to replace the top material on my 28 tudor, when I measure the widest part of the top it is about 62.5 inches. Can I get by with material that is only 63" wide? Any suggestions.

31Tudor · 05-13-2014, 01:27 PM

I think it would be extremely difficult to get a nice fitting top with only 1/4 to play with on each side. Almost impossible. You have to be able to pull to get all the wrinkles out and you will not have enough slack to be able to do that. IMHO

C26Pinelake · 05-13-2014, 07:05 PM

It's often been said that there are times in life when you could use a couple extra inches. Like 31Tudor says, it will make a big difference in the way the finished product looks. This is not a time to scrimp !
Wayne

Dal's Dream Car · 05-13-2014, 07:52 PM

I put a top on my 29 last year and I can't imagine having only 1/2 inch to pull, stretch and straighten with. Besides, I think you would need at least an inch on either side to go under the Hide Em.

Vanspeed · 05-13-2014, 08:05 PM

Are current top kits not wide enough?

segelhorst · 05-13-2014, 10:22 PM

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I had purchased all of the parts for the top from a vendor and they back ordered the top material. I had not purchase a kit but individual pieces. Some of the vendors offered the 63" material but I did find one tonight that sold the 64" width by the foot. I ordered it from them and will let you know how it fits. Thanks for the help.

Michael Hunter · 07-20-2014, 10:53 PM

Sunbrella has the canvas material in 80" widths. The material if I remember correctly it is Sunbrella 800.

05-13-2014, 01:14 PM	#1
segelhorst Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: near St Louis, Mo Posts: 5	tudor top material width I'm preparing to replace the top material on my 28 tudor, when I measure the widest part of the top it is about 62.5 inches. Can I get by with material that is only 63" wide? Any suggestions.

05-13-2014, 01:27 PM	#2
31Tudor Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: North Carolina Posts: 611	Re: tudor top material width I think it would be extremely difficult to get a nice fitting top with only 1/4 to play with on each side. Almost impossible. You have to be able to pull to get all the wrinkles out and you will not have enough slack to be able to do that. IMHO

05-13-2014, 07:05 PM	#3
C26Pinelake BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Michigan / Ontario border, Sarnia, Ontario. 50 miles from Detroit and 150 from Toronto. Posts: 5,800	Re: tudor top material width It's often been said that there are times in life when you could use a couple extra inches. Like 31Tudor says, it will make a big difference in the way the finished product looks. This is not a time to scrimp ! Wayne

05-13-2014, 07:52 PM	#4
Dal's Dream Car Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Alton Bay, NH Posts: 58	Re: tudor top material width I put a top on my 29 last year and I can't imagine having only 1/2 inch to pull, stretch and straighten with. Besides, I think you would need at least an inch on either side to go under the Hide Em.

05-13-2014, 08:05 PM	#5
Vanspeed Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Suttons Bay, Mich. Posts: 3,384	Re: tudor top material width Are current top kits not wide enough? __________________ *Respecting and Resurrecting Ford Model A's.*

05-13-2014, 10:22 PM	#6
segelhorst Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: near St Louis, Mo Posts: 5	Re: tudor top material width Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I had purchased all of the parts for the top from a vendor and they back ordered the top material. I had not purchase a kit but individual pieces. Some of the vendors offered the 63" material but I did find one tonight that sold the 64" width by the foot. I ordered it from them and will let you know how it fits. Thanks for the help.

07-20-2014, 10:53 PM	#7
Michael Hunter Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Edmonds, WA Posts: 9	Re: tudor top material width Sunbrella has the canvas material in 80" widths. The material if I remember correctly it is Sunbrella 800.