Guest vacabill Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 On my 32 oldsmobile 4dr sedan, the top has been repaired with nails also it looks like the fibers are separted and the corner has pulled up. Now that, that's out of the way. What is the best material to replace it with, ive looked on sites, but most of it is for Fords, as to grain etc . I cant find anything about the trim that goes around the material as to what it is and how its held on, also cant find a price, anyone know what the material cost? I am getting ready to remove all the paint, so thought might as well rip it off, before painting. the ceiling wood was replaced before I bought the car, I think the roof and wood were replaced in the late 70's and then just sat in a garage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 23, 2013 Share Posted June 23, 2013 My Pontiac (Canadian) came with a much different grain than any other I have ever seen. I took the original material off in 1965 and since then have used "leatherette", "oilskin" or "vinyl" like you would use for an outside table cloth. I have found ones that had a similar grain to my original. As I drive my car daily in all weathers I felt I would use something cheaper and replace it as needed. So far I have had to replace the material 3 times (48 years and 360,000 miles). If I were going to restore my car I would probably use the long grain material like the F*** people use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl B. Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 I'm pretty sure these folks have the material you need. Restoration Specialties & Supply, Inc. | Windber, PA 15963 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unimogjohn Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 Yes, on the above post for a supplier. Use long grain cobra as most tops used it. Restoration Supply Company Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Restorer32 Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 Also available from Lebaron Bonney. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpage Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 To finish around the edges you could use the bendable aluminum channel available for use with Model A's or use the Hy-dem welt which simply gets nailed on around the perimeter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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