31 Top Installation

[JohnB15632]

Four gentlemen from the local Modal A Restorer Club came by yesterday to help me install to top on my 31 SW Model A. It was a herculean task.
One step closer! YEA!

 

[Chuck Dempsey]

Looks sharp John.

 

[BRENT in 10-uh-C]

What is your plan for painting under the mouldings??

 

[JohnB15632]

There is no additional painting under the molding. The metal was primed prior to installing the roof. When I apply the final paint I am going to leave a minimalism gap from the masking tape to all just a small amount of paint to seep in and seal the very bottom where the molding contacts the metal. I then will apply a very small silicone bead, very small.

 

[Tacoma Bob]

Silicone is said to be a real no-no. If your method is your plan I would recommend a product called Big Stretch instead.

 

[Tom Wesenberg]

Yes, a good windshield installer from Canada told me years ago that silicone next to metal promotes rust. Then I realized why so many windshields in junk yards had so much rust around the edge where silicone had been applied.


Use windshield urethane or a similar product.