Thread: 80" canvas

Originally Posted by series1buff

Hello all,

I know this topic has appeared before ..... Does anyone have the remains of a 80" canvas top suitable for a pattern ? I am making my own top and I need to know where and how the seams and such are made. Even drawings of the seams and any details would be of help. I believe the tops changed in design somewhat when the flat top to curved top hood frame change occured in 1951 ? .

It appears the tops have a binding edge along some areas.

Mike

Mike

The change over was in 1950, I will get the chassis number for you tonight.

The best I can do is photos from my Exmoor reproduction in several weeks.

Diana

Mike

The hood bows changed to curved tops at chassis number 06105463

Hi there,

I am also looking in making my own canvas top. Do you have some info / patterns / drawings of the top that I might be able to use?

Originally Posted by series1buff

Hello all,

I know this topic has appeared before ..... Does anyone have the remains of a 80" canvas top suitable for a pattern ? I am making my own top and I need to know where and how the seams and such are made. Even drawings of the seams and any details would be of help. I believe the tops changed in design somewhat when the flat top to curved top hood frame change occured in 1951 ? .

It appears the tops have a binding edge along some areas.

BTW: I will draw up the top as information comes to light and make the detailed drawings available to anyone , possibly via this forum.

Mike

Yes ..I managed to make a new top myself ....I have on laon a factory made top..possibly mid 50's era.... apparently Rover made replacement tops for 80" right into the late 50's and longer .

Ill send you a PM

MIke

Thanks Mike! Would love to get more detail on this one!

Originally Posted by johandewaal

Thanks Mike! Would love to get more detail on this one!

Johan
Ok..my drawings are rather disorganised and are only basic scribbles .. would be difficult for you to work them out ..

I scanned them so I could post a CD to you .

Basically..you make the top in following sequence :

1 main top/centre

2 side panels

3 rear panel

After the panels are finished ..you sew them all together .

MIKE