34 5 window Lebarron Bonney instructions
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deuce lover
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Here is a 33 I did a few yrs ago.I ordered the uph kit from LBB in Nov 2016. They provided the door and side panels all done .They provided the panels above the doors and above the side windows all done as well as the panels from the side window to back window all done. They supplied the headliner all sewn up which I installed.My seats had the orig tattered uph.I ordered enough fabric of the same dye lot and had my uph guy redo the seats. LBB provided the windlace around the door openongs. I ordered the sunvisors from them and they did the covering with the same fabric as the headliner.They provided enough fabric to cover the front header panel. Instructions did not have measurements,just how to install the precovered panels and headliner.They provided the rear carpet all done.I bought enough matching carpet for the front floor and made pattern for my guy to fabricate them.
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Graham Freeman
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I have their instructions for 1933/34 cabriolets, may not be of any use for you but someone with a cabriolet may be interested.
glennpm
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Yes, good idea. I've attached instructions for a 1932 roadster.
34fordy
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I received some literature from TJ and it included a small bit for a 34. I have been trying to find good pictures of the original headliner area especially where it meets the area above the doors/windows. I still don't know if there were any metal bows for the headliner in any areas. Sure would be nice to find the original LB 34 5 window instructions.
glennpm
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Please psot your instructions.
The Art Doctor
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My 34 5W has full upholstery in it. If you need photos of any specific areas I can get them for you. I just went and felt my headliner and I do not believe there are any metal bows. It appears to only be attached to three wooden roof crossbars that curve down near the door openings and adhered with glue front and back at the header and rear panels. Where it transitions down to the doors it is soft with no bows; just pulled tight and tucked behind the exterior over door molding where the windlace is also attached.
The 34 5 window has both metal and wood bows. There are two metal bows above the rear window, a light one about 5/8" wide and a heavier one about 1 1/8" or so. Both these bows have a composite tack strip attached. The heavier bow is positioned directly above the rear window, is attached on both ends and also attached to the wood rear window surround. The lighter bow is positioned forward of the heavier one and attached on each end. Note that both these bows are attached with flathead screws and nuts to the metal "flange" that surrounds the quarter window. The rear of the headliner is tacked to the heavier metal bow. The tacks will be covered by the panel that later surrounds the rear window. As for the front of the headliner there is a composite tack strip attached to the body (behind the header panel). It looks like twisted paper and is most likely degraded. That can be removed and replaced with a strip of wood.
In addition, I would avoid trying to staple to the metal bows. Wood bows ok, but the tack strip composite is only about 3/16" thick. Select an upholstery tack that is about a 1/16" longer than the tack strip is thick. The function is that when a tack is driven into the tack strip it hits the metal under it and the tip bends over and holds fast. Anyone who has had to pull these suckers out can attest to this.
34 Fordy, If you send me a PM with your cell number I can text pictures of these metal bows installed. Not sure how to post them here.
In addition, I would avoid trying to staple to the metal bows. Wood bows ok, but the tack strip composite is only about 3/16" thick. Select an upholstery tack that is about a 1/16" longer than the tack strip is thick. The function is that when a tack is driven into the tack strip it hits the metal under it and the tip bends over and holds fast. Anyone who has had to pull these suckers out can attest to this.
34 Fordy, If you send me a PM with your cell number I can text pictures of these metal bows installed. Not sure how to post them here.