D-Russ
Junior Member
*** Picture Request – 33/34 Ford Top Insert Installation***
Ford Barners, please forgive the hot rod content in this thread, but my question is regarding an original style closed car top insert, so I thought it would be OK to post here.
I'm trying to figure out what direction I'm going to go for the top insert in my hybrid 31/32 Vicky. The header and rear window roof sections are from a 32 and the sides are original 31 leatherback. I've been studying the profiles for 32 and 33/34 insert trim moldings and it looks like the 33/34 profile fits flat against the roof whereas the center section of the 32 trim fits into a slot that's lower than the rest of the channel. I know that hidem welt is also an option, but I prefer the looks of the aluminum moldings. See pics.
Hidem Welt:
1932 Ford:
1933/34 Ford:
Because the sides of the top opening are 31 Leatherback, there's no channel like the 32 header and rear window sections. Plus the width of the openings on the 32 sections are narrower than the width of the original 31 opening – so I know I'll need to make some small filler pieces to transition from the 32 sections to the 31 sections. My plan is to weld in a steel roof section (to prevent balooning while running down the road) but preserve the tack strips so I can use original style insert molding and insert. See Pics:
Front 32 Header and 31 side:
Rear 32 window section and 31 side:
So now to my picture request – can anyone provide photos of a 33/34 stock type roof installation so that I can verify that the 33/34 type trim molding fits on a flat surface? Thanks in advance.
Ford Barners, please forgive the hot rod content in this thread, but my question is regarding an original style closed car top insert, so I thought it would be OK to post here.
I'm trying to figure out what direction I'm going to go for the top insert in my hybrid 31/32 Vicky. The header and rear window roof sections are from a 32 and the sides are original 31 leatherback. I've been studying the profiles for 32 and 33/34 insert trim moldings and it looks like the 33/34 profile fits flat against the roof whereas the center section of the 32 trim fits into a slot that's lower than the rest of the channel. I know that hidem welt is also an option, but I prefer the looks of the aluminum moldings. See pics.
Hidem Welt:
1932 Ford:
1933/34 Ford:
Because the sides of the top opening are 31 Leatherback, there's no channel like the 32 header and rear window sections. Plus the width of the openings on the 32 sections are narrower than the width of the original 31 opening – so I know I'll need to make some small filler pieces to transition from the 32 sections to the 31 sections. My plan is to weld in a steel roof section (to prevent balooning while running down the road) but preserve the tack strips so I can use original style insert molding and insert. See Pics:
Front 32 Header and 31 side:
Rear 32 window section and 31 side:
So now to my picture request – can anyone provide photos of a 33/34 stock type roof installation so that I can verify that the 33/34 type trim molding fits on a flat surface? Thanks in advance.
