BobT-47P15 Posted September 4, 2015 Report Posted September 4, 2015 It took a while, but the new Haartz canvas top is now on. Thanks to my upholstery man Larry, who had to actually do certain finishing work on the top. And, he also made a new boot. He's the same guy who installed my last top and boot a few years ago. Which was still good until the 2011 tornado damaged it (just enough to require a new top and new wooden rear top bow.) 6 Quote
White Spyder Posted September 4, 2015 Report Posted September 4, 2015 Looks great. Long time recovering from the disaster. Quote
bluefoxamazone Posted September 4, 2015 Report Posted September 4, 2015 nice ride!! omg... happy to live in Belgium when I look to the pictures... Quote
BobT-47P15 Posted September 4, 2015 Author Report Posted September 4, 2015 (edited) Yes...........the car was at my son in law's house for about 3 years while he worked on it, and that work was slowed by his open heart surgery. Then I had give and take with the top manufacturer..... they sent me several tops, none of which was quite right in some manner. So they and my trim man discussed it and they sent an unfinished version so he could make adjustments. My son in law also totally re-did the interior while he had it. Back to an original look. He re-did the trunk as well. Even without a top, it was voted by participants as second place in the convertible class at an area show in October of 2014. I don't think anyone realized there was no top.............. Edited September 4, 2015 by BobT-47P15 1 Quote
BobT-47P15 Posted September 4, 2015 Author Report Posted September 4, 2015 The only "good" news as a result of the tornado is -- now the Plymouth has it's own garage. Does not have to share in the attached garage. 1 Quote
1940plymouth Posted September 4, 2015 Report Posted September 4, 2015 Good for you Bob, I am pleased that you are out driving it now. The car looks great Quote
busycoupe Posted September 4, 2015 Report Posted September 4, 2015 Beautiful job! I hope that you have lots of fun with it. Dave B Quote
Robin (UK) Posted September 4, 2015 Report Posted September 4, 2015 Fantastic.Looks better than ever, Bob.Thanks for sharing. Quote
RobertKB Posted September 4, 2015 Report Posted September 4, 2015 Sounds like the car is finally finished after tornado damage. Glad it is done so now you can drive the wheels off it! Quote
JerseyHarold Posted September 4, 2015 Report Posted September 4, 2015 Sometimes it takes a while for a project to come together. The car looks great! Quote
Branded Posted September 4, 2015 Report Posted September 4, 2015 (edited) Not trying to be nosey but, what's a ball park cost on buying and installing a top like that. I have a 49 Wayfarer conv. that's will be needing a new top some day. Dave Edited September 4, 2015 by Branded Quote
Ulu Posted September 4, 2015 Report Posted September 4, 2015 Wow! You really lucked out after the tornado. The whole car could have been picked up and dropped into the next county in pieces. Quote
BobT-47P15 Posted September 4, 2015 Author Report Posted September 4, 2015 Yes..........Ulu........we were very lucky. Many cars including the ones in our driveway were total losses. Somehow the Plymouth and the garage around it were damaged, but not completely devastated. My old Fender bass amp (in a case) was sitting about 3 feet from the car and it was not damaged. The upper portion of the garage was totally gone, but things closer to the floor fared better. Strange. Quote
BobT-47P15 Posted September 4, 2015 Author Report Posted September 4, 2015 Branded........I sent you a P M. Quote
james curl Posted September 4, 2015 Report Posted September 4, 2015 What is your son in law doing with the Coupe that the tree fell on? Last we saw was he had a donner and replaced the top and the car was coming along nicely. Has he had a chance to work on it more and will he be keepinmg it for himself? Quote
John Reddie Posted September 4, 2015 Report Posted September 4, 2015 Hi Bob, The car looks great! I'm so glad that it wasn't a total loss. John R Quote
BobT-47P15 Posted September 5, 2015 Author Report Posted September 5, 2015 (edited) Hi James. The kids have had problems with both their cars......so they had to replace one......and the coupe is on the back burner. Son in law is working in an upholstery shop...and the owner keeps him working overtime. A kind of funny story about the exhaust pipes on the coupe........while it was still down here, he made and bent some pipes from the manifold back to the mufflers. I would give him measurements over the phone and he would bend the pipes. They actually came out O K and worked fine. The engine had a split exhaust manifold when we bought it. Later, he installed some cutouts and added some chrome side pipes.......so he can bypass the mufflers when the mood strikes. Otherwise, the coupe is just sitting, covered up, for now. Don't know if it will ever get done or not. Still needs quite a bit of work. Yep.........for those who may not have seen it.........here's a picture of the coupe and tree........... Edited September 5, 2015 by BobT-47P15 Quote
BobT-47P15 Posted September 5, 2015 Author Report Posted September 5, 2015 (edited) And if you've ever wondered what to use for a spare tire hold down..........wonder no more. Just go rummage around in your used circular saw blades........... Edited September 5, 2015 by BobT-47P15 Quote
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