The Ford Barn

JohnB15632 · 06-17-2018, 06:11 PM

Four gentlemen from the local Modal A Restorer Club came by yesterday to help me install to top on my 31 SW Model A. It was a herculean task.
One step closer! YEA!

Chuck Dempsey · 06-17-2018, 06:44 PM

Looks sharp John.

BRENT in 10-uh-C · 06-17-2018, 06:45 PM

What is your plan for painting under the mouldings??

JohnB15632 · 06-17-2018, 07:25 PM

There is no additional painting under the molding. The metal was primed prior to installing the roof. When I apply the final paint I am going to leave a minimalism gap from the masking tape to all just a small amount of paint to seep in and seal the very bottom where the molding contacts the metal. I then will apply a very small silicone bead, very small.

Tacoma Bob · 06-18-2018, 05:22 PM

Silicone is said to be a real no-no. If your method is your plan I would recommend a product called Big Stretch instead.

Tom Wesenberg · 06-19-2018, 01:37 AM

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Yes, a good windshield installer from Canada told me years ago that silicone next to metal promotes rust. Then I realized why so many windshields in junk yards had so much rust around the edge where silicone had been applied.

Use windshield urethane or a similar product.

06-17-2018, 06:44 PM	#2
Chuck Dempsey Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Waynesville, NC Posts: 784	Re: 31 Top Installation Looks sharp John.

06-17-2018, 06:45 PM	#3
BRENT in 10-uh-C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Eastern Tennessee Posts: 11,508	Re: 31 Top Installation What is your plan for painting under the mouldings?? __________________ . BRENT in 10-uh-C . www.model-a-ford.com ...(...Finally Updated!! ) .

06-17-2018, 07:25 PM	#4
JohnB15632 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Export, PA (Outside of Pittsburgh) Posts: 520	Re: 31 Top Installation There is no additional painting under the molding. The metal was primed prior to installing the roof. When I apply the final paint I am going to leave a minimalism gap from the masking tape to all just a small amount of paint to seep in and seal the very bottom where the molding contacts the metal. I then will apply a very small silicone bead, very small.

06-18-2018, 05:22 PM	#5
Tacoma Bob Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 1,025	Re: 31 Top Installation Silicone is said to be a real no-no. If your method is your plan I would recommend a product called Big Stretch instead.

06-19-2018, 01:37 AM	#6
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: 31 Top Installation Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Yes, a good windshield installer from Canada told me years ago that silicone next to metal promotes rust. Then I realized why so many windshields in junk yards had so much rust around the edge where silicone had been applied. Use windshield urethane or a similar product.

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