1928-29 Coupe Roof Bead?

Howdy all. I'm thinking of picking up a 29 A Sportcoupe. I'm gonna have to put a roof on it, but wanted to know if the bead the goes between the roof panel and the top of the quarter panel is available? On the 28-29 it uses the thin bead. Has anyone here needed to replace this? Any ideas?
Thanks for any help.
Tim
MBL

 

Just weld it up... I know they make the T bead for some of the Model T's so they probably do.

 

why do ya have to put a roof on it?? you could make it into a nice cabriolet or put a carson type top on it. my 32 started life as a sport coupe......

they aren't really the prettiest in stock form, but they can be nice.

 

I have thought about that..but have decided that I want to have a chopped and channelled coupe. I have this whole thing built in my head.
Tim
MBL

 

I'm in the same boat.. it's kind of a flat half round cross section right?

 

Yes...I saw something in the Snyders catalog...made of steel and I think it may be used on Sedan bodies...but if it's the right thickness...you could probably make little cuts in it and curve it to be correct.
Tim
MBL

 

You know I have been thinking more..and perhaps the "T" molding that goes between the quarter panel and the deck lid on a 1926-27 T roadster will work. they sell those at Snyders for like 42 bucks. I'll have to do some measuring but this may just work.
Tim
MBL

 

that T molding is only about 1/2" wide....i think the one you are talking about is about 1"??

 

No, the 28 coupe molding is only 3/8" wide or so. And I think maybe the repros are aluminum? Douple check before you buy. The coupe and sedan bead molding is the same, just formed to a different radius.

 

I thought is was a bit wider than 1/2"...Hmmm? I'll have to look at my 26 roadster and see.
Tim
MBL

 

The molding I am talking about is horozontal and runs along the base of the roof...The 3/8" stuff is vertical.
Tim
MBL

 

Oh. I think that horizontal molding is not reproed, and you will have to find an original, which is pretty scarce. They are a tin cap which snaps over a nailed-on base, and are hard to remove/install. That's if you can find one that isn't rusted out.

Might be easier to fab a new molding from half-roundish steel and weld in place?

 

In the past Snyders have listed the two piece belt moulding that fits both a sport and special coupe, but I'm damned if I can find it on their website right now. The first piece is tacked to the belt rail and the second piece should fit over the top. Beware though, it is a very unfinished piece and needs a lot of work to make good, both shape and finish. I opted not to use the one I ordered and sourced an alternative aluminum moulding that was shaped to fit. The only real visual difference between mine and the original is that I have a few screwheads showing, nothing that distracts from the finish of the car though. I haven't got a decent close up unfortunately, this is the best I can do.