Guest sawyer Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 I am building a "one of a kind" 34 buick woodie and need advice on the roof installation. Is there somewhere to buy roof material wider than 54 inches? I need about 60 inches. Also what options do we have on fastening the edges down and where to buy it?I have installed soft roofs on two 1930`s cars that I built in the past, but a woodie is a bit different.Thanks in advanceKen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Yergin Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 To get fabric wide enough for my '41 Plymouth, I used canvas sail cloth I got from a sail maker. I then painted it and waterproofed it. I used artist's canvas pliers to grab and stretch the material. Found the pliers at an artist supply store.Jim Yergin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Yeagle Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 I was able to purchase material from macs? or perhaps it was lebarron Bonney.. you'll need to call them and speak to someone about exactly what you need.additionally.. you'll need a hot day, and a helper who doesn't realize how ridiculous this process is.. (my 14 year old neighbor danny was the best) The material used on George's old Plymouth was a bit more difficult to work with.. and somewhat "thicker" than the material I used on the oldsmobile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
48woodie Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 Dear Ken,Lebaron Bonney has both a long grain and short grain top material for station wagons in the width you are looking for.I have rain gutters for Ford station wagons that will work on your project. If it helps I can send you a sample.Good luck,Mike Byrne708 308 4009 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
46 woodie Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 Talk to Wendy at Lebaron, she's the best. A lot of guys use what's called "hidem welt" for the edges but you will get a much nicer and factory look by using the rain gutters that Mike sells. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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