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Need measurements for top replacement
Posted: Sun Jul 07, 2019 9:32 am
by Robert Bente
I’m replacing my top material on a 1916 roadster. Looking for proper measurements between top bows before I attach the stretchers. The old top had measurements of 18 1/2” between inside rear bow and inside center bow, and 26” inside center bow to inside front bow.
Any ideas on what is correct? Does anyone have an original top that they could measure for me?
r/s Bob
Re: Need measurements for top replacement
Posted: Sun Jul 07, 2019 6:31 pm
by Robert Bente
Re: Need measurements for top replacement
Posted: Sun Jul 07, 2019 7:00 pm
by DanTreace
Haven't print on the 15-16, but this one published in Ford Owner may assist your efforts. Main point is to keep the center iron completely plumb and vertical otherwise the top won't look like Ford.
Re: Need measurements for top replacement
Posted: Mon Jul 08, 2019 8:14 am
by Robert Bente
Thanks to Dan for the response. That will help me get it done, with the key being a vertical center bow. I think I may have to resort to subterfuge next time I post a question in order to get fellow T’ers to at least open my post. Do you think something titled “Look what I stepped in” would be popular?
r/s Bob