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  1. 03-08-2010 12:42 PM #1
    coronetrt
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    i'm looking at a 28 A truck with orig. soft top. have any of u ever put a metal top on inplace of the original? seems like i have seen tops off of later model trucks used. i have done it on a 2dr sedan by using a station wagon roof. any suggestions? thanks
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  3. 03-08-2010 01:21 PM #2
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    Gotta hit the yards and look at different roofs. I used a roof out of an 86 Nissan Maxima, with a power sunroof for my '31 Coupe. Nothin ever fits perfectly. Good luck!

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  4. 03-09-2010 11:42 AM #3
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    On my 27 coupe I used a section from a 2000 for econoline fan.
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    Take a look at the ribbed station wagons.......Don
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  6. 03-27-2010 06:43 AM #5
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    i am getting ready to use some of the hard top off of an old jeep
    a hot rod is whatever i decide it is.
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  7. 03-28-2010 03:01 PM #6
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    Hi I have done a roofs on Model A,s , Late model Fords {crown victoria} on my coupe backwards and also we have used late 80,s Caddy roofs {longer devilles} on sedans with a 3" filler strip at the back . They all fit perfect! Davee
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