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11-29-2021, 10:51 AM | #1 |
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'31 Model A Roadster Top Wood
I just purchased a '31 Model A DeLuxe Roadster over the weekend and it has only one problem that I can see and that is a broken top bow. the center bow has split/broken at the mounting screws and I need a replacement. I have not had much luck in my online search so far and I would like to purchase just the one bow if possible. Any leads/suggestions would be appreciated.
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11-29-2021, 11:16 AM | #2 |
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Re: '31 Model A Roadster Top Wood
The bow was originally steam-bent Oak that was varnished. The only repro bow available was a laminated bow, -and I am pretty sure that Pennsylvania-based company is out of business now.
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11-29-2021, 11:05 PM | #3 |
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Re: '31 Model A Roadster Top Wood
I recently bought a set of Deluxe Roadster top bows from Snyders. They are one piece steam bent oak. Very nice quality. The main bow needed to be thinned down and tapered some where it fits to the irons but if you have an old original bow to go by, you can do this. The header needed a lot of re-shaping to make it correct but I had original old bows to go by.
I do not know if you can only buy only one bow. Chris W. |
11-30-2021, 06:20 AM | #4 |
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Re: '31 Model A Roadster Top Wood
Pk
Depending on the overall condition and shape of your broken bow, it might could be repaired. Glue, clamps and 3/16 pegs can do wonders. If course the pegs might show but negligible. |
11-30-2021, 07:15 PM | #5 |
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Re: '31 Model A Roadster Top Wood
The thought crossed my mind but the ends split at the screws and there is some wood missing.
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12-05-2021, 11:55 AM | #6 |
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12-05-2021, 11:59 AM | #7 |
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Re: '31 Model A Roadster Top Wood
I was buying bows from the amish in PA and adjust them for size
they offered 48" 50" and 52" I believe and I paid 50. each and bought about 8 at a time for my various projects. dont remember from who anymore........ |
12-05-2021, 01:12 PM | #8 |
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Re: '31 Model A Roadster Top Wood
Ronn
I think that was the guys in chambersburg pa I think he’s retired or just gone…. |
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