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Top Main Deck, Sugested minimum temperature 75 F it hit 78 today top done.

Nice Dean. Prom's coming....

Yes 1919 closest thing I have to a RipVanwinkle
I hated replacing the 100 year old top.

That's okay, Dean. Sometimes the choice is out of your hands. Don't worry, it will weather...

I feel your pain, Dean. I have a 1911 Oakland that had fairly good interor. It was at the point where it would either have to be a museum piece with original interior or a tour car with new interior. I chose to have a tour car.

Are there any videos on replacing or repairing a two man top?

Thanks, Jeff

My father was a self taught master of upholstery...I sure wish some of that would have rubbed off on me !
I have a clue, a nice machine, sewing table, material, just not very good at it.

I say it this way; "my brain knows how to do it, my hands don't" (yet! )

Are there any videos on replacing or repairing a two man top?

Yes. Years ago Vince Iacchino made some good top installation videos, but after he died the masters were lost and they're no longer available. I think the Classtique videos are as good as you'll find today.

https://classtiqueupholstery.com/index. ... ion-videos

Jeff. I have a dvd copy of vinces video if you would like to borrow it. Dave

That's nice of you Dave but maybe not needed.

More specifically, I need a top repair.

One of the wood bows has pulled away from the upholstery.
I don't know if it is repairable without removing the whole top.

I'm not sure how it happened. I have only had the car since December last year.

I can take pictures the next time I have it out.

Jeff

Nice job Dean. My 1911 Touring car project came with a new J V Auto Group top kit. I plan on installing it when the weather here in mid Illinois stays warm enough. I also have new top bows that need shaped to the top irons first. Both tasks seem rather difficult. Art

I wish you would have pulled it tighter. It still looks ok though.