The Ford Barn

Russ/40 · 05-11-2023, 05:43 PM

Attached are photos of my main top bow for my RDSTR/PU. On those photos I have marked in near proximity holes of 1/4" diameter that were drilled for whatever reason. Those marks do not indicate the holes for the for side curtains, or for the two buckles that mount the bow to the stanchions. Are any of these 1/4" holes supposed to be there?

Also, if you have restored similar bows, what did you use as filler for the tack rails?

If you enlarge the photos you can see the hole locations as hash marks on the concrete.

Floats · 05-12-2023, 12:51 AM

No idea.
Chris

Russ/40 · 05-13-2023, 11:34 PM

Bump up, maybe someone will address the question

fundytides · 05-14-2023, 07:02 AM

Mike at Classtique Upholstery suggested leather belting to use for tack strips in the top bows. I haven't tried it yet but plan to on my 31 Roadster before I put the new top on. Has anyone tried this? Mike suggested to wet the leather to make it more pliable for installation.

29Roadster · 05-14-2023, 06:52 PM

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Hi Russ I have restored several sets of bows and the holes you are referring to are ones that someone has drilled in there. Just weld them up. I have used waterproof interior cardboard cut in strips and slide it in the track with very good results that product will hold your tack nails nicely.It can be purchased by the sheet at any good upholstery shop.

05-12-2023, 12:51 AM	#2
Floats Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Mossel Bay, about 300km from Cape Town Posts: 530	Re: 28 - 29 Pickup top irons No idea. Chris __________________ Regards Chris Cape Town 28 Model A RPU, 29 Chevy Phaeton, 67 E Type FHC, 67 250SL Pagoda, 83 911 SC Last edited by Floats; 05-14-2023 at 02:25 AM.

05-13-2023, 11:34 PM	#3
Russ/40 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Santee, California Posts: 3,505	Re: 28 - 29 Pickup top irons Bump up, maybe someone will address the question

05-14-2023, 07:02 AM	#4
fundytides Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: New Brunswick, Canada Posts: 480	Re: 28 - 29 Pickup top irons Mike at Classtique Upholstery suggested leather belting to use for tack strips in the top bows. I haven't tried it yet but plan to on my 31 Roadster before I put the new top on. Has anyone tried this? Mike suggested to wet the leather to make it more pliable for installation.

05-14-2023, 06:52 PM	#5
29Roadster Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Holland, Mi Posts: 214	Re: 28 - 29 Pickup top irons Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Hi Russ I have restored several sets of bows and the holes you are referring to are ones that someone has drilled in there. Just weld them up. I have used waterproof interior cardboard cut in strips and slide it in the track with very good results that product will hold your tack nails nicely.It can be purchased by the sheet at any good upholstery shop.