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Jim Adams

November 14, 2001 04:23PM

Frank,there are at least three different makes of these roofs but the idea behind their application is about the same. They include at least one design that goes over wood sheathing.They are all made so that they accomodate variations in car dimensions.
I believe you will find that if you start at the center of the car and work towards the ends that
the end pieces will accomodate any variation in length that you might have.
Try fitting some pieces together on the floor so
you can find out how much gap you should have.
If you can find a Car Builders Cyclopedia from
the late 20s or early 30s it should have drawings
showing how the roof fits together.
Let me know if you have a problem and I'll try to find someone who has the answers.
Jim

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Metal Roofs on Box and Ref cars	Frank Martindell	November 08, 2001 09:08AM
Re: Metal Roofs on Box and Ref cars	Rick Steele	November 08, 2001 09:47AM
Re: Metal Roofs on Box and Ref cars	Jim Adams	November 11, 2001 09:13PM
Re: Metal Roofs on Box and Ref cars	Frank Martindell	November 14, 2001 08:07AM
Re: Metal Roofs on Box and Ref cars	Jim Adams	November 14, 2001 04:23PM
Re: Metal Roofs on Box and Ref cars PIC	Gary Waite	November 09, 2001 04:26PM
Re: Metal Roofs on Box and Ref cars PIC	Gary Waite	November 09, 2001 04:29PM
Re: Metal Roofs on Box and Ref cars	Frank Martindell	November 10, 2001 01:44PM
Re: Metal Roofs on Box and Ref cars	Jim Adams	November 15, 2001 07:56PM
Re: Metal Roofs on Box and Ref cars	Frank Martindell	November 16, 2001 11:06AM
Re: Metal Roofs on Box and Ref cars	Jim Adams	November 16, 2001 11:16AM
Re: Metal Roofs on Box and Ref cars	Frank Martindell	November 19, 2001 11:18AM

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