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How to Install a Roof on a Ford Model A

February 22, 2017 By Nadeem Muaddi 1 Comment

Auto Upholstery - The Hog Ring - Hot Rod Interiors by Glenn

Hot Rod magazine recently published a fantastic pictorial showing how Glenn Kramer of Hot Rod Interiors by Glenn in Phoenix, Arizona, installs a custom top on a 1929 Ford Model A. It’s a must see for every auto upholstery pro!

Traditionally, the Model A’s wood top bows are covered with a long grain, leather-like material. But this Model A is not traditional. In fact, it features a Roadster Ute cab, with a solid steel roof that’s stretched six inches to provide greater head clearance.

Nevertheless, the vehicle’s owner, Brian Brennan, wanted a classic look — so Glenn had to improvise, using closed cell foam and Stayfast fabric by The Haartz Corporation. The magazine explains:

To create the padded look Brian was after, Kramer first covered the cab’s roof with a layer of 1/4-inch closed cell foam, followed by a form-fitting cover of Haartz Stayfast material. Commonly used for OEM convertible and landau tops, Stayfast has three layers: an acrylic square-weave facing, rubber inner layer, and cotton backing. The same material was used to cover the custom aluminum sunvisor.

Glenn also used Stayfast to fabricate a custom tonneau cover for the bed, though that’s not included in the pictorial.

The Pictorial: To see step-by-step photos of the entire project, check out “Topping Off a Model A with a Padded Roof.”

Filed Under: Archive, How-to Tagged With: 1929 Ford Model A, Auto Trim, Auto Upholstery, Car Interior, Haartz Corporation, Hot Rod Interiors by Glenn

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  1. Bruce Brower says

    September 12, 2019 at 11:55 pm

    Does anyone have a tutorial on the installation of the imitation leather on a 29 Model A pickup? Lots of rag top videos but yet to find anything on the wood bowed pickup install. Please advise. Thanks Bruce Brower

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