What material is used for re-covering the roof on my 1928 roof top? Is there an under layer, and then a top layer? Is it marine vinyl? Any recommendations for a supplier of a fairly accurate modern material? Thanks, Todd
PS It seems that the exterior sun visor is wrapped in some sort of 'Top' material as well?
believe it is a short grain cobra vinyl at least that what used on my 1929 and it has 2 under layers one black originally a burlap i believe, then the cushion layer, then the vinyl
readily available all over since it was used on many cars, especially the T, measure length & width
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I dont know anything about material types but a friend worked with upholstery and advised to add at least 6" to all measurements over 2 feet, his theory is 6" extra before starting is a lot cheaper a complete thing when you cut wrong. Tony
Like Jerry mentioned, there is two layers of material below the roofing. Many years back, some used smaller mesh chicken wire as the support layer. There’s even a way that the chicken wire was used as an early radio antenna when the roof was replaced. Either way, the first layer is a fairly strong material like the chicken wire or a denim like material but used a thinner synthetic that doesn’t absorb water as a precaution down the road. The layer on top of the first was originally a thin cotton type wadding and today a 1/8-3/16” foam is used. It gets trimmed shy of the molding area so when the edge molding is put on, there is a gentle taper of the roofing material. I use a spray adhesive to hold the foam down to the bottom material to keep it in place. Remember to tack your first layer in a few places along the center roof slats especially when using chicken wire. If the wire is not tacked in the center, driving down the road with the windows open makes the roof puff up and down with the chicken wire making “ticking” sounds the whole time.
Chistech, you just described a problem with a sedan that I bought, the previous owner had the top and headliner redone. Looks to be a high end job with expensive material used on the interior. When you open a window it does as you described. Could you give me a suggestion on the way that you would address the problem?
Chistech, you just described a problem with a sedan that I bought, the previous owner had the top and headliner redone. Looks to be a high end job with expensive material used on the interior. When you open a window it does as you described. Could you give me a suggestion on the way that you would address the problem?
Sorry, been away from the forum. Once the headliner is installed it’s pretty hard to fix. When we restore our cars we do such a good job to stop drafts and rattles that we end up making them pretty airtight. If the roof wasn’t stretched enough initially, then with the sun on it it gets a little looser and does it more. You’re kind of stuck with it like it is.
