Drawing of two-man-tops - 1914

[dykker5502]

I am in the process with a buddy to make a new top for my 1914 Model T touring. We have taken the old fabric off and now we are in the process of positioning the bows before setting the ribbons on that holds the bows in position.

Do draing exists of a two-man top raised with measures?

If not, could some kind soul take the measures from the back edge of the front box to the back edge of the second bow and again from that back edge to the back edge of the second bow and again from there to the rear bow.

Am I correct in that the second and third bow ate 90 degrees/vertical to the body edge?

And no, we do not want to buy a kit as my buddy is under education as autoupholsterer so that is not an option

[Dan Haynes]

would this help?

[dykker5502]

Oh yes! Thanks!!! It may be a 1915 (based om what I can see of the firewall), but 'i think the dimensions are the same.

Where does that come from? Any source?

[Dan Haynes]

Oh, jeez, Michael, I can't remember. It may be from "The Model T Ford Owner" by Murray Fahnstock. I think I have a little clearer scan under another name, let me find it and post it.

is that any better?

[DanTreace]

That Murray Fahnestock drawing of the touring and runabout is from 1921 issue, so it's for a '21 or '22.


This info is from tech questions in Model T Times, years ago, no sketch, but helpful on the wood bow heights if re-wooding the top irons.

And yes, the vertical upright irons are to be vertical.

1913-14 Touring
The wood bows are 53” wide, they protrude from the oval sockets as follows: Front #1 about 7”, 2nd about 9”, 3rd about 6 ½” and #4 rear about 6 ¾”

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[Allan]

When you get the figures you need, I would suggest the following. Rather than rely on the tapes to hold the bow positions, tack two thin laths of timber to the underside of the bows. This locks the bows in position and holds them there while you and your mate are doing the tugging/fitting as you work. The straps will help maintain that setting once you have the whole in place.

Allan from down under.

[ModelTMitch]

Ah yes, the wonderful two man top that takes a team of six to operate it ... well Ok not quite!
I did this video a few years ago, demonstrating with a minimal amount of dignity that it is indeed possible for one to operate a Model T roof solo!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=js88RV7u9hY

Enjoy!!