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Oldav8tor
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Top Boot Pattern

Post by Oldav8tor » Mon Jan 28, 2019 1:18 pm

I wonder if anyone has a pattern that I could use to have a boot cover made for my 1917 Touring. I have a 30+ year top that had never been unpacked from the box that I plan to install at some point, but I want to replace the interior with "correct" upholstery (probably from Classtique) first. In the meantime, I have bare top bows to hide and when the top is eventually on, I'll want to be able to protect it (while collapsed) when going down the road on my open flatbed trailer. My recent accident [Read Ford Tractor (1) Old Man (0) ] has forced me to adjust the timeline of when I hoped to complete some of these items.

Boot covers are fairly pricey so I was thinking I could have my "upholstery lady" make me one that would at least serve my needs for now.

Thanks for your help!
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1917 Touring
1946 Aeronca Champ
1952 Willys M38a1 Jeep (sold 2023)
1953 Ford Jubilee Tractor


otrcman
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Re: Top Boot Pattern

Post by otrcman » Mon Jan 28, 2019 8:30 pm

Hi Tim,

I see that your post for this thread is dated Jan. 28. That's today ! Does this mean you are home and already bored with sitting around trying to heal ? Great !

I have an old top boot. The only thing I know for sure is that it's too small to fit my '12 Touring. Other than that, I don't even know if it's for a Ford. Do you have any critical dimension that we might compare to see if I might have a useful pattern for you ?

If anybody else has some key information to help identify the boot that I have, please help us out.

Dick
dick.fischer (at) mac.com

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Oldav8tor
Posts: 1929
Joined: Sun Jan 06, 2019 11:39 am
First Name: Tim
Last Name: Juhl
* REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: 1917 Touring
Location: Thumb of Michigan
MTFCA Number: 50297
MTFCI Number: 24810
Board Member Since: 2018

Re: Top Boot Pattern

Post by Oldav8tor » Mon Jan 28, 2019 9:42 pm

Boy, Dick, you have hit the nail on the head. Here I am on the sidelines while one of the more exciting projects in my life sits idled. Yes,
I came home Friday and am now snowbound by the "big storm." Funny thing, my life won't let me try to plow us out.

Getting back to the cover - I have a friend who after the storm passes could take some measurements for me. I have a rough idea what such a boot should look like but assume there are a few construction details that would allow it both to work better and look a little more authentic.

I can't recall seeing a single Model T within 100 miles of me that doesn't have it's top up. Makes it hard to come up with a design.
1917 Touring
1946 Aeronca Champ
1952 Willys M38a1 Jeep (sold 2023)
1953 Ford Jubilee Tractor

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Re: Top Boot Pattern

Post by Brian D » Mon Jan 28, 2019 9:46 pm

Tim,
I'm right here! I have a boot for my 19. Your more than welcome to use as a pattern.
Brian
People who wonder if the glass is half empty or half full, miss the point. The glass is refillable.
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Oldav8tor
Posts: 1929
Joined: Sun Jan 06, 2019 11:39 am
First Name: Tim
Last Name: Juhl
* REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: 1917 Touring
Location: Thumb of Michigan
MTFCA Number: 50297
MTFCI Number: 24810
Board Member Since: 2018

Re: Top Boot Pattern

Post by Oldav8tor » Tue Jan 29, 2019 1:15 pm

Duh! Gee Brian, I didn't think to ask.... If I can borrow it I'll have my "upholstery lady" clone it for me.

Thanks!
1917 Touring
1946 Aeronca Champ
1952 Willys M38a1 Jeep (sold 2023)
1953 Ford Jubilee Tractor

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