26 t coupe top INFO

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JEFF ELEM

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looking for info on installing a new top on my coupe, is there any info avail. i purchased a new wood kit but came with no fasteners or instructions. my car had no top to look at and no local cars around to eyeball. THANX......
 
3rd Attempt: I have no info on wood, however I read about topping material several years back(someday I'll do my sedan). Begin by centering, tack middle of front to header. Move to rear and pull taut. Tack middle of rear. Move to front, pull taut to corners working out wrinkles. (easier with two people, however check each others work as one may pull harder causing off centering) Finish tacking front header. Work down the sides working out wrinkles as you go. Finish at the back. I'm sure others will offer more info.This will give something to plan for. (For reasons I can't recall I haven't visited in years, but you may want to try posting on either MTFCI or MTFCA. Both sites are "T" specific.) Good luck enjoy your day.
 
Try fordwood.com They have drawings showing the wood in place - might be a starting point. Most fasteners are wood screws or "stove" bolts.
Do not glue the pieces together - they need to flex with the car.
 
thanx for the info. what keeps water from entering car under the wood ? is there a closure peice that trims out between the top and the body ?? drip rail ??
 
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