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Rich P. Bingham
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Stay hydrated !

Post by Rich P. Bingham » Wed Dec 14, 2022 11:17 am

Stolen from the FB group: we don't see many photos of "California tops". In this case, it's a "Nebraska top" :lol: and the owner is very likely giving his wheels a "drink" to keep them from getting loose in a very dry climate.
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Re: Stay hydrated !

Post by Norman Kling » Wed Dec 14, 2022 11:40 am

several things about that picture make me wonder! one is: was the road flooded, or are they soaking the wheels to tighten the spokes" Another: why were they called, "California tops"? seems like California is less affected by weather and the top would be named for "Chicago" or Montana or somewhere with more weather conditions.
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Re: Stay hydrated !

Post by jsaylor » Wed Dec 14, 2022 12:13 pm

An old friend had a 26 Studebaker with what he called a California Top. I googled California Tops and found a company in Edmonton, Alberta Canada "California Tops" that makes custom tops for off road vehicles, etc.
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Re: Stay hydrated !

Post by KirkieP » Wed Dec 14, 2022 9:16 pm

I am guessing this picture was taken in western Douglas County near Omaha. And there is an excellent possibility my Grandpa knew the owner of this T.
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