1932 Cabriolet Center Top Bow

[Karl Wescott]

There is an outfit in Escondido California called Restoration Supply. www.restorationstuff.com

They list what they call "Oval Iron" on page 28 of their catalog which may be a closer match to the top iron shape than the bar stock. (download their pdf)

I have not dealt with them so I cannot share any experience.

[Rusty1932]

Thought I could add 2 Cents to the conversation. I have two original 32 Cabriolet center bows off the cars. Both are identical in design. The construction is a hollow tube, flattened to 9/32" thick x 1-1/32" wide. There is a fitted steel piece 3-1/2" long slid up into each end with two tapped holes 2-1/2" on center. The tapped holes accept the two screws that attach each end of the bow to the top left and right verticals behind the side windows. There are 3 top strap locations on the underside with two holes per location. I have attached a photo.

[JimOH]

Thanks Rust1932. That was going to be my next question, what does the ends look like? I really think you nailed it with your original picture and comments. I sure want to thank everyone that submitted pictures and comments. This was a big help and it will also help my friend from buying the wrong bow. From this post I hope some one will make some of these bows. Thanks all. JimOH

[Steve/IL]

Jim,
Check out Superior Auto Parts in Delphi, Indiana. They took over the Top Iron reproduction part of Gertz Industries in Monticello when Gertz got out this business. Superior has a web site. I do not have there phone # handy.