Roof Insert Wood Bows for '36 3 Window Coupe

[hrs1948]

Can anyone help me out with dimensional info for the roof insert wood bows for a '36 3 window coupe? I have attached a very rough sketch of a typical bow showing the dimensions I am after. I am not sure if all 3 of the bows are different so I have indicated the required dimensions for bows 1 to 3 (1 being the front-most, 2 the middle, and 3 the rear-most). I am looking for the overall length (L), length of the end cutouts (K), and the height of the curve offset at the center of the bow (H). I also need the cross sectional width & height of the main bows (Section A-A ,a & b) and the end cutouts (Section B-B, a & c).

Yes, I realize these wood pieces are available from a number of sources, but I would like to make them myself if at all possible. I have some clear, straight grained hardwood that should work well. I am trying to build a decent car out of a stripped, badly beat up and rusty hulk. Any help you can provide will be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance!

[36coupe]

I have a set of 5w window ones. I wonder if they are the same?

[mercman from oz]

1936 Ford Three Window Roof Insert Wood Bow Pattern - hrs1948

[hrs1948]

mercmsan from oz - Thanks very much for blowing up my sketch and making it available without the need to open the pdf. I could not figure out how to do that! hrs1948

[hrs1948]

36coupe- Thank you for your reply. I am not sure whether the '36 3 and 5 window coupe wood bows are the same. One of the suppliers I found uses a separate part number for each coupe model. Maybe one of the FB V8 wizards can tell us for sure! hrs1948

[hrs1948]

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mercman from oz - Sorry, had a typo in the address of my first reply to you. Wanted to thank you for blowing up my sketch image and making it available without the need to open the pdf.
hrs1948

[rich b]

Here are some numbers:

Bows measured at lower outside corners: front is 39-1/2", center is 40-1/2", and rear is 40"

There is 3/4" arch at the middle over a straight edge held across the bottom.

Bows are 1-1/8" tall & a strong 1" thick.

The ends are cut back 3-1/2" tapered as in the picture and the outside ends are 3/4" thick.

The slots start 1/2" in from the end and appear to be 1" long (hard to tell exactly under the washer thing) and just over 1/4" wide.

I got these bows from Ford Wood and they list the same three part numbers for both 3W and 5W coupes.

[petehoovie]

[hrs1948]

Thank you everyone - great info. rich b I should have known you would be the guy to provide the detailed dimensions! petehoovie thanks for blowing up the photo.