Re: Roof repair?

Posted by Ken_P On 2010/8/23 7:50:44

So, I've found some fabric for the roof, but I'm curious if anyone has ever restored this bit of a 115 or 120? I'm a pretty competent mechanic and metal fab guy, but I've never done anything like this. If I understand correctly, I'd have to build a frame out of wood, chicken wire for the antenna, cotton insulation (or a modern equivalent, and then upholster it with the rubberized canvas. Once all that is done, how does it install in the car? (remember I've only seen pictures of the car I'm looking at buying).

Getting pretty excited about the car. It's a 1937 115 Touring Sedan- big trunk, 4 doors, and the 3rd window on each side behind the passenger door. Paint looks pretty decent for the age of the car and the interior looks amazing, especially as I think it's all original.

It runs and drives, the gentleman is asking 4,000. What is the general opinion out there of the value of a car like this.

Also, I know it's not really about roof repair, but what are the taillights supposed to look like on this car? I've seen pictures of the 120s with oval tail lights on the fenders that have a raised piece in the body to match the styling on the rest of the car, raised piece in the center of the headlight bucket too. This car has neither. Is it because it's a 115 vice a 120? Thanks all!