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08-24-2022, 08:51 PM | #1 |
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1936 Cabriolet Top and or Rear Glass
Finally geting to the top on my 36 Cabriolet.
Does anyone know of a shop that still makes the Convertible top. I also need the rear glass. I am told the glass is thicker than conventional auto glass. Anyone have any knowledge about the glass or top? |
08-24-2022, 10:01 PM | #2 |
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Re: 1936 Cabriolet Top and or Rear Glass
Actually the rear glass could be the same thickness (.25") as side window glass or thinner (.162"). Here are two drawings showing both thicknesses.
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08-25-2022, 05:46 AM | #3 |
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Re: 1936 Cabriolet Top and or Rear Glass
According to what is written in the 35/36 restoration guide, the rear window
glass on open 35/36 vehicles would have originally been 1/8" thick glass. You need to find a glass shop that can have a piece of 1/8" glass cut to fit your frame or try calling Sanders Glass in Van Couver, Washington in order to purchase the size you need. They can be reached by searching on line and the option will be there to submit a pattern for them to cut a piece or you can buy one that is already cut according to what they have for the correct size needed for your frame. Ford originally used the 1/8" thickness to help control the amount of weight pulling on the top material. |
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Re: 1936 Cabriolet Top and or Rear Glass
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Do you have the drawing for the Cabriolet rear window frame? Wayne
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08-25-2022, 08:14 PM | #5 |
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Re: 1936 Cabriolet Top and or Rear Glass
Just damn whamnram, look at the fine print on the drawings. Geeezzzeee.
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08-25-2022, 08:18 PM | #6 |
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08-25-2022, 09:39 PM | #7 | |
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Re: 1936 Cabriolet Top and or Rear Glass
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I was looking for the drawing for the frame, not the glass. If I can get the drawing I can reproduce a frame or at least verify an original if I run across one. 👍
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08-26-2022, 07:36 AM | #8 |
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Re: 1936 Cabriolet Top and or Rear Glass
Wayne, There were 2 styles of rear window frames for 36 cabriolets...stamped steel and cast aluminum. Sent me your email address and I will send you drawings.
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09-16-2022, 09:09 AM | #9 |
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Re: 1936 Cabriolet Top and or Rear Glass
Does anyone know of a place that sells the convertible top for my 1936Ford Cabriolet
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09-16-2022, 09:34 AM | #10 |
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Re: 1936 Cabriolet Top and or Rear Glass
Aro2000 makes them. www.aro2000.com, or Bill Hirsch sells the material if you can find a local shop to make one.
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09-17-2022, 07:55 PM | #11 |
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Re: 1936 Cabriolet Top and or Rear Glass
My buddy in Australia has made them in stainless inner and outer. Only one size at the moment, but he could do other sizes if he got enough orders( not sure how many he would need to make it cost effective)
I have bought one off him for my 35 convertible sedan. I’ll let you know tonight the dimensions and post a photo. He sends it with Perspex cut to size. But an easy one to get made in glass if you prefer. |
09-18-2022, 12:45 PM | #12 |
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Re: 1936 Cabriolet Top and or Rear Glass
ARO2000.com list a number of '36 Ford body styles that they have convertible tops for. You might want to give them a call. I got a Haartz Cloth canvas top from them for my '39 Lincoln Zephyr Convertible Club Coupe. It is not exact as OEM but it is the closest, I could find.
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09-19-2022, 04:29 PM | #13 |
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Re: 1936 Cabriolet Top and or Rear Glass
Here’s the frame my buddy is making here in Australia. They suit Aussie dimensions 35/36.
25”x5”. Dan. |
11-04-2022, 12:02 PM | #14 |
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Re: 1936 Cabriolet Top and or Rear Glass
I am installing a top for a customer's 1936 Club Cabriolet that I purchased from Cartouche, which is now a part of Mac's Auto, which is part of Eckler's. It is my understanding that Mac's ended up with what used to be Lebaron Bonney/Cartouche, at least as it relates to early Ford V8 interiors and soft goods.
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11-04-2022, 12:09 PM | #15 |
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Re: 1936 Cabriolet Top and or Rear Glass
Here 's a nice conv rear window frame and it has the glass in it..Go for it guys:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/36403790463...Bk9SR4qX67mIYQ |
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