Roadster pickup topping

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1932tub

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I want to make a new top for my 1930 roadster pickup. Can anyone recommend a supplier for the material? doesn't have to be exactly as original, I would just
like something that is not too modern looking. Thanks
 
Why not just go down to the local auto upholstery shop and see what they have.
I did that for the inside roof material on my 28 ccpu,they had a big range of stuff.
Lawrie
 
Labaron Bonney had good stuff, but they're kind of expensive. There's a guy in Arkansas that makes upholstery kits, he does a good job. But I can't think of his name, I think it might be lee chaterton... Maybe somebody can verify this. He does a really good job and he's cheaper. Otherwise I would go to a local upholstery shop and see if they can do it. A place that advertises "headliners" or "convert able tops" will have lots of different materials, so you can pick out what you like and they will do it. And it'll probably be cheaper doing it this way.
 
I have a machine and don't have a problem making a top. Down here in NZ top materials seem to be non existent. I don't want to use a modern material
so am looking for something more period.
 
When wife went shopping at a fabric store they have lots of material to choose from she found the cording to make the windscreens for my car the new cars use rubber gaskets to seal the doors
 
Lee Chatterton out of Hot Springs Arkansas.
6589 Central Ave.
Hot Springs, AR 71913
501 525 8727
 
How about a boat canvas shop? They might not stock the dark colors, but might have resources...
 
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