WTB: 1912 top bow iron clamps?????

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WTB: 1912 top bow iron clamps?????

Post by michaelb2296 » Thu Mar 13, 2025 10:06 pm

I dont know what these are called but if you have them please let me know:
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I think they are steel???? Seems like it. It doesnt look like straps.
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Re: WTB: 1912 top bow iron clamps?????

Post by Karl Von Neumann » Fri Mar 14, 2025 11:04 am

They are called saddle clamps by some or top clamps most have a number on the back and they are left and right beware like my 1919 dodge I got a pair that fit but held the top up really high before find the correct ones. They are pretty specific to car and body style
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Re: WTB: 1912 top bow iron clamps?????

Post by michaelb2296 » Fri Mar 14, 2025 12:34 pm

Thanks Karl! I have a 1912 Torpedo Roadster!
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Re: WTB: 1912 top bow iron clamps?????

Post by SurfCityGene » Fri Mar 14, 2025 1:30 pm

What's the purpose of those clamps? I have a Torpedo also and and have never used any clamps other that the leather hold down strap. My bows have a socket and pin that nest together when folded down. Would sure be nice to have something to keep the window from resting on top of the gas cap and getting all marred up though!
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Re: WTB: 1912 top bow iron clamps?????

Post by michaelb2296 » Fri Mar 14, 2025 6:13 pm

I think you pretty much nailed it. Sag.
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Re: WTB: 1912 top bow iron clamps?????

Post by JTT3 » Fri Mar 14, 2025 10:57 pm

Gene what you need is a top boot!
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Post by michaelb2296 » Mon Mar 17, 2025 6:47 pm

To the top. Anyone?
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Re: WTB: 1912 top bow iron clamps?????

Post by michaelb2296 » Fri Jan 23, 2026 5:02 pm

I still need saddle clamps.
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Re: WTB: 1912 top bow iron clamps?????

Post by Allan » Fri Jan 23, 2026 5:43 pm

A torpedo roadster will require clamps with just three curved sections to support the bows. The more common type for tourers have four. The other variable is the height of the mounting point for the clamp. Most have that point cast in place, so it cannor be varied to make a better fit, or height of the bow stack.
I don't believe they were ever used on Ford cars from the factory, so you are looking for accessories.

Allan from down under.
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Re: WTB: 1912 top bow iron clamps?????

Post by RajoRacer » Fri Jan 23, 2026 6:03 pm

I've seen Canadian cars with clamps - accessory for an American car - I have several different sets.
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Re: WTB: 1912 top bow iron clamps?????

Post by billd » Fri Jan 23, 2026 8:08 pm

Is this what you were looking for?
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Re: WTB: 1912 top bow iron clamps?????

Post by Allan » Sat Jan 24, 2026 3:18 am

William's are roadster clamps for three bows. Whether your car has t.he mounting bracket for them is the next question. Whether to height of the bracket on the car will be acceptable is the next question. His are good in one aspect. The mountings are off-set, so they can be swapped from one side to the other to dodge fittings on the irons.
As others mention, they are accessories on US model T's.
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Re: WTB: 1912 top bow iron clamps?????

Post by michaelb2296 » Sat Jan 24, 2026 9:48 am

Hi Bill, yes! Do you wish to sell them?

Allan, the picture in Bruces book would argue your point.

Thanks all for responding.
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Re: WTB: 1912 top bow iron clamps?????

Post by billd » Sat Jan 24, 2026 11:26 am

Good morning Mike, if you would wish to discuss the top bow clamps you can text me. My number is 419-217-8884.
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