|
|
|
|
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 189
Shade Tree Mechanic
|
OP
Shade Tree Mechanic
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 189 |
I have my new roof crown moldings for my '30 Coupe but I'm not sure which way to install them. They are the type you fold down after they are nailed in place. Should the vertical part of the molding(before folding down) be on the inside or outside when they are install on the side of the roof? Also, should the vertical part of the front section be to the front or rear? Thanks in advance!! Stan
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 19,758 Likes: 64
ChatMaster - 15,000
|
|
ChatMaster - 15,000
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 19,758 Likes: 64 |
The vertical part should be on the inside for the pieces that are bent around the back corners. The vertical piece will bend down when the corner bends are made and will streach a little when tapped down. If it is bent the other way then the verticle piece will need to shrink a little at the corner. It can be done but tapping it down smooth is much tougher. The piece over the windshield can be installed either way. I would install with the verticle part on the outside so there is less potential for water to be forced under it when driving in the rain.
How Sweet the roar of a Chevy four!
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 29,863
Tech Advisor ChatMaster - 25,000
|
|
Tech Advisor ChatMaster - 25,000
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 29,863 |
I just checked the original crown mouldings on my 1930 sport coupe that were put on at the factory. The side pieces have the vertical on the inside (seam facing towards the outside) and the front moulding has the vertical on the outside (seam facing towards the inside).  :) :grin:
The Mangy Old Mutt
"If It's Not Junk.....It's Not Treasure!"
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 189
Shade Tree Mechanic
|
|
OP
Shade Tree Mechanic
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 189 |
Are the roof crown moldings painted roof color? Thanks,Stan
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 29,863
Tech Advisor ChatMaster - 25,000
|
|
Tech Advisor ChatMaster - 25,000
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 29,863 |
The original roof crown mouldings on my car "appear" to have been painted body color at one time. :) :grin:
The Mangy Old Mutt
"If It's Not Junk.....It's Not Treasure!"
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 189
Shade Tree Mechanic
|
|
OP
Shade Tree Mechanic
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 189 |
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 19,758 Likes: 64
ChatMaster - 15,000
|
|
ChatMaster - 15,000
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 19,758 Likes: 64 |
There is strong evidence that the entire bodies were first painted with the major body color and then the secondary and molding colors added. It also makes sense to do that during the production process. There will not be paint transition lines, dry spots, rough areas, etc. (that can occur if a panel is not completely painted and then paint is put on top of what is there). Since the lacquer used beginning in 1927 required hand smoothing/polishing and the solvents in each coat added tended to level the previous coats full panel painting was the best option.
How Sweet the roar of a Chevy four!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
