48plywood Posted May 31, 2010 Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 I'm not sure if I'm doing this right, but I guess someone will let me know. I'm restoring a '48 plymouth woodie and I'm looking for roof material in a tan or twill color. Bonney doesn't carry a tan. Any suggestions? Thanks. Howard Meziere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
48P15Annie Posted May 31, 2010 Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 Welcome! Good luck on restoring your woody! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg g Posted May 31, 2010 Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 Several woody owers on board, hopefully some one can steer you right. Have you tried any of the Ford restoration shops. Welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james curl Posted May 31, 2010 Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 (edited) There is a shop that builds all types of woodies, and I am sure he can direct you to someone who has the materisl you need. The company is The Wood'n Carr company. The owneres name is Doug Carr. Try Google, he is there, I just looked it up, if not Try StreetRodder Magizine as he builds a lot of wooden bodies for hot rods. Edited May 31, 2010 by james curl additional information Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatie46 Posted May 31, 2010 Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 Welcome aboard, hope you find everything you need. Love to see a pic of the woody. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Olson Posted May 31, 2010 Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 Join the National Woodie Club. Their members and advertisers can help you find everything you need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Yergin Posted June 1, 2010 Report Share Posted June 1, 2010 I have a '41 Plymouth wagon. For my top I used sail canvas I found at a sailmaker's supply store. It was the only material I could find wide enough to fit. I installed it using canvas pliers that artists use to mount canvas to a frame. I got the pliers at an art supply store. First I installed a muslin underlayment and then the canvas. Once installed I painted the canvas with fabric paint in a color that was close to what I found in a color ad from 1941. I then applied a waterproofing sealer for canvas that I found at a boat supply store. So far it has worked well for me. Here is a picture of my car. Jim Yergin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobT-47P15 Posted June 1, 2010 Report Share Posted June 1, 2010 Is the material used on wagon roofs different than the Haartz canvas they make convertible tops from???? It's pretty tough and durable... has no grain in it. You can buy the top material from auto upholstry supply houses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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