34 pickup cab assembly question

[eddie48]

What material was used between the cab body and the roof? It appeared to be a fabric with some sort of sticky material on it, but I could not identify just what it was. Also, is there a good source for the lower rear cab panel? I really want from belt-line down as mine is rusted from stuff being left between the bed and the cab. Helps that it was, previously, left uncovered for years.

 

[DavidG]

Likely a form of old-fashioned friction tape to seal the joints between the roof panel and the rest of the cab. You can still obtain it at sporting goods stores that carry hockey equipment.

 

[Newc]

Hi; Friction tape it is......Cab backs are a problem, the United Pacific cab back is nice and expensive. Some outfits stock them.. All Ford Parts Campbell, Ca is a dealer for United Pacific. PU's are no longer cheapies to build. Newc

 

[FlatheadTed]

Some of the panels you can make but you need a folder ,These are some our shop made , making of a screen ,door skin done on a folder .

 

[FlatheadTed]

Here's a couple more ,(just pick ups ) I have more on the fabrication but cannot find them at the moment, you can do the A pillar patch on a folder, maybe B to , there likely a simple way of making a folder using angle iron /stock ,

 

[eddie48]

Thank you, all, for your quick reply. Friction tape is not a problem. Guess I'll figure out the cab back.

 

[34pickup]

I can tell you where NOT to buy a cab back metal replacement.

I bought one from "Wolf" products somewhere in the Northeast, I forgot where. None of the ribs were close to correct. They were the wrong distance apart, some too close, some to wide and the depth of the ribs was wrong. I have heard that United Pacific stuff was good.

 

[DavidG]

I could be wrong, but I believe that the cab back panel reproduced by United Pacific is the '32-'33 version, not the '34 version.

 

[derek costello]

United Pacific does NOT make the 1934 cab truck back panel only the 32, 33...........

My 34 has left-over seat material as a factory gasket between the roof and sides....
Henrys Idea of recycling in the 30s......Derek

 

[34p-kup]

I had the roof off of my cab last summer, same question. Friction tape was my first thought but didn't want the sticky. I ended up using fender welt, minus the bead.