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Soft top on 1930 sports roadster #305531 04/12/14 03:28 PM
Joined: Apr 2014 Posts: 193 Lancs, UK Peterw OP Shade Tree Mechanic
OP Peterw Shade Tree Mechanic Joined: Apr 2014 Posts: 193 Lancs, UK	Hi, As has been said earlier I have just bought a 1930 SR. The soft top is damaged where it 'concertinas' at the sides. These seem to be two separate panels attached to the main central one. The material is a heavy white plasticky material. Don't know if it is original but think it might be. So, what I am asking is how to repair, does anyplace sell the side panels? Any other ideas welcome. Peterw PeterW

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Re: Soft top on 1930 sports roadster Peterw #305536 04/12/14 03:57 PM
Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 3,292 whitby ontario Canada mike_lynch ChatMaster - 3,000
mike_lynch ChatMaster - 3,000 Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 3,292 whitby ontario Canada	you will have to get a new top made by an automotive upholstery shop from a specialized cloth material. NOBODY makes replacement tops for these cars, they need them fabricated from scratch. If you were doing a ford, diff story entirely. Consult with LeBaron Bonnie in USA about various canvas type top materials they sell. You will NEVER match an old top or repair it satisfactorily mike .... Last edited by mike_lynch; 04/12/14 03:58 PM.

Re: Soft top on 1930 sports roadster mike_lynch #305539 04/12/14 04:52 PM
Joined: Apr 2014 Posts: 193 Lancs, UK Peterw OP Shade Tree Mechanic
OP Peterw Shade Tree Mechanic Joined: Apr 2014 Posts: 193 Lancs, UK	Hi Mike Thanks for the info, I had hoped just to repair but guess I am out of luck Regards Peter PeterW

Re: Soft top on 1930 sports roadster Peterw #305544 04/12/14 05:43 PM
Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 29,863 Eagle Point, Oregon Junkyard Dog Tech Advisor ChatMaster - 25,000
Junkyard Dog Tech Advisor ChatMaster - 25,000 Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 29,863 Eagle Point, Oregon	I agree.....you will have to get a new top custom made for your car. The Mangy Old Mutt "If It's Not Junk.....It's Not Treasure!"

Re: Soft top on 1930 sports roadster Junkyard Dog #305577 04/13/14 07:39 AM
Joined: Jul 2012 Posts: 41 QLD , AUSTRALIA PHC30 Shade Tree Mechanic
PHC30 Shade Tree Mechanic Joined: Jul 2012 Posts: 41 QLD , AUSTRALIA	Peter, Just E-Mailed Photo's regarding the Canvas Top for your 1930 Chevrolet Sports Roadster. Hope it helps you out .

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