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[48plywood]

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

[48P15Annie]

Welcome! Good luck on restoring your woody!

[greg g]

Several woody owers on board, hopefully some one can steer you right. Have you tried any of the Ford restoration shops. Welcome.

[james curl]

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
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[Flatie46]

Welcome aboard, hope you find everything you need. Love to see a pic of the woody.

[Charlie Olson]

Join the National Woodie Club. Their members and advertisers can help you find everything you need.

[Jim Yergin]

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

[BobT-47P15]

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.