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Ed in Maine · 12-08-2018, 08:56 AM

If you have to replace the top on a Victoria, is it possible to put on a "leather back" top instead of the conventional top? What changes have to be made with the top bows, etc.? Ed

jw hash · 12-08-2018, 10:20 AM

the drip rails on a leather back are nailed on, an the ones on the steel back are spot welded on. and then you would have to drill a lot of holes for the hid`em and there is not any wood behind the skin to nail everything to. the wood kits are not the same. I for one wood not attempt it.

Bill Cilker · 12-08-2018, 01:57 PM

Ed
I am assuming that you have a Steel back Vicky. As John stated, it would be very difficult. It would be easier to sell your Vicky and purchase a leather back.

Roadster62 · 12-08-2018, 02:33 PM

I have no idea of the condition of your Victoria, but if you have one that you plan to cut up please send me a PM. Bob

Mike V. Florida · 12-08-2018, 11:08 PM

If you are trying ito to convert a leather back to a steel back forget it. The belt rail there the leather back accepts the tacks for the "leather" is not there. The rear window is different and without the method to accept the tacks. And so on.

Bob Bidonde · 12-09-2018, 08:42 AM

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12-08-2018, 08:56 AM	#1
Ed in Maine Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Washington Cty., ME or Flagler Cty., FL Posts: 1,106	1930/1931 Victoria Roof If you have to replace the top on a Victoria, is it possible to put on a "leather back" top instead of the conventional top? What changes have to be made with the top bows, etc.? Ed

12-08-2018, 10:20 AM	#2
jw hash Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Auburn Washington Posts: 2,552	Re: 1930/1931 Victoria Roof the drip rails on a leather back are nailed on, an the ones on the steel back are spot welded on. and then you would have to drill a lot of holes for the hid`em and there is not any wood behind the skin to nail everything to. the wood kits are not the same. I for one wood not attempt it.

12-08-2018, 01:57 PM	#3
Bill Cilker Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Milpitas, CA Posts: 398	Re: 1930/1931 Victoria Roof Ed I am assuming that you have a Steel back Vicky. As John stated, it would be very difficult. It would be easier to sell your Vicky and purchase a leather back. __________________ Bill Cilker, Jr Unrestored 190A Victoria 45B, 160B & 189A Victoria Association President

12-08-2018, 02:33 PM	#4
Roadster62 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ridgefield, Ct Posts: 3,441	Re: 1930/1931 Victoria Roof I have no idea of the condition of your Victoria, but if you have one that you plan to cut up please send me a PM. Bob __________________ They don't have to run to be enjoyed. I'm here to enjoy the hobby, and enjoy the cars no matter what they look like. Most of the worlds problems are electrical.

12-08-2018, 11:08 PM	#5
Mike V. Florida Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 14,054	Re: 1930/1931 Victoria Roof If you are trying ito to convert a leather back to a steel back forget it. The belt rail there the leather back accepts the tacks for the "leather" is not there. The rear window is different and without the method to accept the tacks. And so on. __________________ What's right about America is that although we have a mess of problems, we have great capacity - intellect and resources - to do some thing about them. - Henry Ford II

12-09-2018, 08:42 AM	#6
Bob Bidonde Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 3,463	Re: 1930/1931 Victoria Roof Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Surviving Steel-Backs are fewer in number, especially ones with flat firewalls. Swap your Steel-Back for a Leather-Back. __________________ Bob Bidonde