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1914 Roadster top installation

Posted: Thu May 29, 2025 9:32 pm
by Craig E. Luton
I am putting a top on my 1914 T roadster and would like to know how far the rear bow extends past the tack strip. I have looked at a lot of drawings and found that the 1911 touring extends 4 ½”, the 1912 touring extends 4” and the 1916 Touring extends 4” I have found nothing on the 1913 or 14 roadsters.
Has anyone looked into this problem and if so is willing to help me with a measurement?
Are the 1913-15 roadster tops all the same?

Thank you
Craig

Re: 1914 Roadster top installation

Posted: Thu May 29, 2025 9:57 pm
by KWTownsend
Craig,
The rear curtain of the top generally follows the trajectory of the backrest outside of the body.
-Keith

Re: 1914 Roadster top installation

Posted: Fri May 30, 2025 9:11 am
by JTT3
Keith you make the complex simple. Thanks for your experience & explanation.
Best John

Re: 1914 Roadster top installation

Posted: Fri May 30, 2025 9:13 am
by 1915ford
Three to 3.5 inches. Drop two plumb bobs from the back bow 12 inches from center and measure over to the tack rail.