Opinions on the top that came with my RPU

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Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Scott Meyer on Tuesday, May 11, 2010 - 10:03 pm:

The T dad gave me recently came with a top. The top is 10 years old and the name on the box is Lincoln. The top is new and in good shape from what I can tell.

The six pages of instructions have very few pics, mostly a writeup. Given the complexity, not sure I could pull it off well on my own. Through searching, I think JV has a video, not sure what years that covers though (mine is a '27).

The bows look good. The material on the large one is old, but I think the sleeves in the kit take care of that? The front bow pieces are ok, just that front section is missing. There are 3 other pieces of wood that came with the kit, they are labeled 26/27 roadster.

Questions about whether the kit looks complete and how to proceed? Buy the video?

Thanks for any help. Pics are below.
top1

top2

top3


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Scott Meyer on Tuesday, May 11, 2010 - 10:04 pm:

Few more pics

top4

top5

top6


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Dan Treace on Tuesday, May 11, 2010 - 10:35 pm:

Scott

You can do it, the kit looks complete to me, maybe the drill cloth is missing for the center and rear bow, the vinyl covers the front bow, along with the wind breaker.

Not sure I see the bow pads, but you can get those from vendors, and any other pieces you need. Since we have lost Vince in his passing, getting one of his videos may be difficult. I had one, loaned it, but it never returned.

Doing the runabout top is the easiest one, just trial and error, you will place tacks and pull tacks til you have it the way you want it :-)


Bow pads going on touring top

Bow drill cloth on bows

Cutting and covering the rounded front edge is the hard part, at least for me, tack and trim and cut slowly til you like the result.

Detail inside of runabout top, showing bow pads, drill cloth on bows, and anchor straps that are tacked to the rear and front bows to hold the top frame in place.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Larry Smith on Wednesday, May 12, 2010 - 10:29 am:

After you get the wood in your front bow, I'd rewrap the whole thing. It's not an easy job, but if I did it anyone can. I used contact cement, and a heat gun to make the material more plyable. I don't know about the '26s, but the '25s are all one piece. The material just goes over the metal socket about 1/4".


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Chuck Hoffman on Wednesday, May 12, 2010 - 01:06 pm:

I have the instructions that came with my top kit. They are pretty generic, for 1912 - 1927 open cars. 7 pages. I can scan them and e-mail them to you if you want them.
Chuck


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Bill Alexander on Wednesday, May 12, 2010 - 01:30 pm:

My only suggestion is to get another pair of hands to help you and choose a warm day.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Scott Meyer on Wednesday, May 12, 2010 - 01:42 pm:

I have some generic instructions too, about 7 pages, they may be the same ones. I will try to look at a couple of cars locally and make a run at it.

I just want to try to figure out what parts I am short, will keep researching.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By jack daron-Indy. on Wednesday, May 12, 2010 - 05:00 pm:

Scott,My son Jeff has done several tops and he's close to you.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Don Vagasky on Wednesday, May 12, 2010 - 08:18 pm:

Scott, also note that Dan used a air stapler,....thats the only way to go.
Also, tug on the material covering the padding before you install it, to make sure the material has not gotten rotten.
Don V.


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