Thread: Roof insert for 1936 Plymouth 4 door sedan

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Does anyone know of a supplier for a metal roof insert for a 1936 Plymouth 4 door sedan ??
Call me at 402-640-1764

I did a search for one with no luck. i would guess your gonna hafta make one or have one made,or search the salvage yards for a doner,maybe a Dodge caravan.....

i used a oldsmobile roof with the electric sunroof worked like a charm.jonathan

My father used a s10 blazer roof in his 35 came out good.

Originally Posted by 36ply

Does anyone know of a supplier for a metal roof insert for a 1936 Plymouth 4 door sedan ??
Call me at 402-640-1764

We've got a '36 in the shop now, it's a big roof opening with a very mild curvature.... As was suggested, a mini-van roof would be close, or an older large sized station wagon. Don't know of anyone making any roof inserts for them though... The owner of the one in the shop is going with a vinyl insert, so I can't say for sure what would match the best....

Just got back from the shop....Took a look at the Sedan we have out there.... Looks like just a bit of work on the corners with the slip roller is about all the skin would need. The car has a very nice channel that would work great to attach some light metal or aluminum bows to support the skin. Would seem some structural adhesive on the bows and careful welding along the perimeter would work quite well!!!!

I do know that there are companies making replacement vinyl roof inserts for old cars, but have not seen any making metal inserts. Wagon and van roofs have always been the solution to my knowledge. You do one to stay away from flat, smooth steel, lot of problems with those I'm told especially on large openings.

Originally Posted by 36ply

Does anyone know of a supplier for a metal roof insert for a 1936 Plymouth 4 door sedan ??
Call me at 402-640-1764

thanks for the responses..... still hoping to find someone that makes them. Several companies used to but stopped due to lack of demand and shipping cost,,,,,

Originally Posted by mopar34

I do know that there are companies making replacement vinyl roof inserts for old cars, but have not seen any making metal inserts. Wagon and van roofs have always been the solution to my knowledge. You do one to stay away from flat, smooth steel, lot of problems with those I'm told especially on large openings.

any ideas on which van roofs work best ??

Just about any old wagon or van roof will do. Dodge Caravan's are a very popular donor roof as well as many station wagons. Plymouth Voyager (Caravan twin) would also be a good one.

However, I have also been told that Howell's Sheet Metal has made roof patch panels for some roofs, but mostly Fords. Have heard both favorable and unfavorable reports on their workability. Their web site is http://www.fordor.com You can check them out but a van or wagon may be your best choice.

Originally Posted by Dave Severson

Just got back from the shop....Took a look at the Sedan we have out there.... Looks like just a bit of work on the corners with the slip roller is about all the skin would need. The car has a very nice channel that would work great to attach some light metal or aluminum bows to support the skin. Would seem some structural adhesive on the bows and careful welding along the perimeter would work quite well!!!!

I'll give it a try,,, can always cut it out and have a professsional do it right if I screw up....ha ha

Try here they have some inserts,if not i used a roof that i cut from a 2005 ford contour on my 35 got it for 150 from salvage yard.
http://www.plymouthdoctor.com/automobile.html

Originally Posted by Who-me

Try here they have some inserts,if not i used a roof that i cut from a 2005 ford contour on my 35 got it for 150 from salvage yard.
http://www.plymouthdoctor.com/automobile.html

the plymouth doctor.com people stopped making them for sedans, but thanks

here pictures of the one done with a late 80s early 90s oldsmbile large car. this is when they started putting a contour to the roofs instead of the flat more square roofs.DSC00208.JPG

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DSC00210.JPGjonathan

Thanks, I hadn't considered a sunroof, but that looks cool ! Nice car !