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Stan/MO. · 05-21-2014, 03:30 PM

The header in my 30 coupe is in bad shape. Could I get some advice as to the proper removal of the old header...and the proper installation of a new one.
Would also like some input on where the best place is to get one.
All responses would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Stan

KGBnut · 05-21-2014, 07:31 PM

Installation is all about taking the time to fit the header properly. This was covered really well in this thread:

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=122334

I'm pretty sure I got mine from Bratton's and was very happy with the quality.

To get the old one out, you need to remove all the fabric, inside and out. Pull the windshield, the visor and the header cover.

Take a lot of pictures, and hold on the old header until you are done with the installation. It will give you a lot of insight in to fitment, regardless of its condition.

I found Les Andrew's "Model A Ford Mechanics Handbook Vol II" very helpful.

Good luck.

Ken

Stan/MO. · 05-21-2014, 10:34 PM

Ken,
That thread was a great help...now I have a good idea of what needs to be done.
I appreciate your help. All the best to you and yours.
Thanks,
Stan/Mo.

KGBnut · 05-22-2014, 02:56 PM

My pleasure!

Ken

TinCup · 05-22-2014, 03:18 PM

Take a look at these pictures I took when I replaced mine as well as the new interior. I have a metal top so its a little different.
31 Coupe

Stan/MO. · 05-23-2014, 12:41 PM

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Thanks TinCup,
I plan on leaving mine unrestored for now. I could use some seat covers...if you still have your old ones, would you be interested in selling them?
They would sure be a big improvement over the ones in my car.
Thank you for the pics.
Stan/Mo.

KGBnut · 05-23-2014, 04:11 PM

TinCup,

That is about what my header looked like. Getting 'em out isn't bad. They just crumble out.

Nice job with all your work.

Ken

05-21-2014, 03:30 PM	#1
Stan/MO. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Hannibal, Mo. Posts: 124	30 coupe wood header The header in my 30 coupe is in bad shape. Could I get some advice as to the proper removal of the old header...and the proper installation of a new one. Would also like some input on where the best place is to get one. All responses would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Stan

05-21-2014, 07:31 PM	#2
KGBnut Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Southwestern Connecticut Posts: 931	Re: 30 coupe wood header Installation is all about taking the time to fit the header properly. This was covered really well in this thread: https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=122334 I'm pretty sure I got mine from Bratton's and was very happy with the quality. To get the old one out, you need to remove all the fabric, inside and out. Pull the windshield, the visor and the header cover. Take a lot of pictures, and hold on the old header until you are done with the installation. It will give you a lot of insight in to fitment, regardless of its condition. I found Les Andrew's "Model A Ford Mechanics Handbook Vol II" very helpful. Good luck. Ken __________________ Style beats speed any day, and with a lot fewer tickets.

05-21-2014, 10:34 PM	#3
Stan/MO. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Hannibal, Mo. Posts: 124	Re: 30 coupe wood header Ken, That thread was a great help...now I have a good idea of what needs to be done. I appreciate your help. All the best to you and yours. Thanks, Stan/Mo.

05-22-2014, 02:56 PM	#4
KGBnut Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Southwestern Connecticut Posts: 931	Re: 30 coupe wood header My pleasure! Ken __________________ Style beats speed any day, and with a lot fewer tickets.

05-22-2014, 03:18 PM	#5
TinCup Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: OKC / Tonkawa, Ok. Posts: 1,977	Re: 30 coupe wood header Take a look at these pictures I took when I replaced mine as well as the new interior. I have a metal top so its a little different. 31 Coupe __________________ Oklahoma City Model A Restorers Group.

05-23-2014, 12:41 PM	#6
Stan/MO. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Hannibal, Mo. Posts: 124	Re: 30 coupe wood header Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Thanks TinCup, I plan on leaving mine unrestored for now. I could use some seat covers...if you still have your old ones, would you be interested in selling them? They would sure be a big improvement over the ones in my car. Thank you for the pics. Stan/Mo.

05-23-2014, 04:11 PM	#7
KGBnut Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Southwestern Connecticut Posts: 931	Re: 30 coupe wood header TinCup, That is about what my header looked like. Getting 'em out isn't bad. They just crumble out. Nice job with all your work. Ken __________________ Style beats speed any day, and with a lot fewer tickets.