What would normally have been used for the roof covering for a light delivery
or depot hack ?
Roof Covering
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Henry K. Lee
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Re: Roof Covering
Cobra vinyl or a light rubberized canvas are the two that are commonly used today.
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Re: Roof Covering
Catalog page details top construction.
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Re: Roof Covering
John,
When I did my depot hack, I used the long grain cobra, (Snyders A-47300). I built the roof out of lath that was beaded to resemble wainscoting from the inside. I then routed the out side edge with a 3/4" rounding bit in the router. I covered this with a piece of 1/4" closed cell foam I purchased from a local upholstery shop. When I purchased the foam, the guy gave me a tip to leave the foam hanging about 1/2" over the edge of the top, and then take a razor blade and chamfer the underneath side of the foam. When you pull the top material over the edge it creates a nice smooth transition. I finished off the project with hydem-welting.
On a side note, the day I stretched the fabric, I hosted our local Model A club to help pull the fabric while I stapled. Many of the members that helped are no longer with us, but the memories we made that day were priceless.
Hope that helps. Kevin
When I did my depot hack, I used the long grain cobra, (Snyders A-47300). I built the roof out of lath that was beaded to resemble wainscoting from the inside. I then routed the out side edge with a 3/4" rounding bit in the router. I covered this with a piece of 1/4" closed cell foam I purchased from a local upholstery shop. When I purchased the foam, the guy gave me a tip to leave the foam hanging about 1/2" over the edge of the top, and then take a razor blade and chamfer the underneath side of the foam. When you pull the top material over the edge it creates a nice smooth transition. I finished off the project with hydem-welting.
On a side note, the day I stretched the fabric, I hosted our local Model A club to help pull the fabric while I stapled. Many of the members that helped are no longer with us, but the memories we made that day were priceless.
Hope that helps. Kevin