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fundytides · 08-15-2023, 09:50 AM

I think I asked this question a year or so ago but I am getting down to the crunch. The last thing to do to my 31 Standard Roadster is to install the new top. In preparation for this, I am installing new tack strips in the bows and fitting the bare assembly to the car before fitting the top. I suspect a previous owner has "hand crafted" a new wooden front top bow at some point before I bought the car in 1959. I think the wooden piece is too long as the brackets that hold the top to the windshield posts wont align with the posts without some extreme bending. It appears that the wooden bow is about 3/4 inch too long. Before I start modifying it, does anyone have, or know where I can get the correct dimensions for this piece? Thank you.

Model "A" Fords · 08-15-2023, 01:52 PM

Dealers may have one to measure or manufacturers of wood kits would have that information.

fundytides · 08-15-2023, 05:13 PM

According to Snyder's their supplier of Standard Model A top frames discontinued manufacture of the steel frames (for Standards) a few year ago and the supply of wood bows for these frames "dried up" a short time later. Ford Wood does not produce this item and has no info on it's specs. Top frames and bows for Deluxe Roadsters are available from many vendors but apparently not for Standards. Even measurements from an old one would help me. Otherwise, I will just have to start cutting and fitting the old bow that I have.

Randy in ca · 08-15-2023, 10:38 PM

This old thread might have most of the info you need:

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=283371

Oldbluoval · 08-16-2023, 06:44 AM

Try Karl Wescott on west coast

Bob C · 08-16-2023, 11:31 AM

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Get the print of the bow from Ford. I think the part number is A-42055 Rib (top) No. 1
40-B Std. Link to Ford. https://www.thehenryford.org/collect...parts-drawings

fundytides · 08-16-2023, 06:26 PM

Thanks everyone. It appears that front bow wood is the right length. I'll have to some "adjusting" to the brackets to see if I can get the top frame to fit to the windshield posts.

fundytides · 08-22-2023, 10:15 AM

Did a little work on the top frame today and turns out the front bow was homemade and was about 3/4" too long. Shortened that and made some adjustments to the brackets and everything is good. Thanks to everyone for their interest and help.

Planojc · 08-22-2023, 11:18 AM

Glad you got er done.

08-15-2023, 09:50 AM	#1
fundytides Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: New Brunswick, Canada Posts: 505	1931 Standard Roadster Top Bow wood I think I asked this question a year or so ago but I am getting down to the crunch. The last thing to do to my 31 Standard Roadster is to install the new top. In preparation for this, I am installing new tack strips in the bows and fitting the bare assembly to the car before fitting the top. I suspect a previous owner has "hand crafted" a new wooden front top bow at some point before I bought the car in 1959. I think the wooden piece is too long as the brackets that hold the top to the windshield posts wont align with the posts without some extreme bending. It appears that the wooden bow is about 3/4 inch too long. Before I start modifying it, does anyone have, or know where I can get the correct dimensions for this piece? Thank you.

08-15-2023, 01:52 PM	#2
Model "A" Fords Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 286	Re: 1931 Standard Roadster Top Bow wood Dealers may have one to measure or manufacturers of wood kits would have that information.

08-15-2023, 05:13 PM	#3
fundytides Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: New Brunswick, Canada Posts: 505	Re: 1931 Standard Roadster Top Bow wood According to Snyder's their supplier of Standard Model A top frames discontinued manufacture of the steel frames (for Standards) a few year ago and the supply of wood bows for these frames "dried up" a short time later. Ford Wood does not produce this item and has no info on it's specs. Top frames and bows for Deluxe Roadsters are available from many vendors but apparently not for Standards. Even measurements from an old one would help me. Otherwise, I will just have to start cutting and fitting the old bow that I have.

08-15-2023, 10:38 PM	#4
Randy in ca Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,816	Re: 1931 Standard Roadster Top Bow wood This old thread might have most of the info you need: https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=283371

08-16-2023, 06:44 AM	#5
Oldbluoval Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Signal Mtn, TN (SE TN) Posts: 2,591	Re: 1931 Standard Roadster Top Bow wood Try Karl Wescott on west coast

08-16-2023, 11:31 AM	#6
Bob C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: So Cal Posts: 9,360	Re: 1931 Standard Roadster Top Bow wood Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Get the print of the bow from Ford. I think the part number is A-42055 Rib (top) No. 1 40-B Std. Link to Ford. https://www.thehenryford.org/collect...parts-drawings

08-16-2023, 06:26 PM	#7
fundytides Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: New Brunswick, Canada Posts: 505	Re: 1931 Standard Roadster Top Bow wood Thanks everyone. It appears that front bow wood is the right length. I'll have to some "adjusting" to the brackets to see if I can get the top frame to fit to the windshield posts.

08-22-2023, 10:15 AM	#8
fundytides Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: New Brunswick, Canada Posts: 505	Re: 1931 Standard Roadster Top Bow wood Did a little work on the top frame today and turns out the front bow was homemade and was about 3/4" too long. Shortened that and made some adjustments to the brackets and everything is good. Thanks to everyone for their interest and help.

08-22-2023, 11:18 AM	#9
Planojc Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Plano, Texas Posts: 1,062	Re: 1931 Standard Roadster Top Bow wood Glad you got er done.