Two man touring top question

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Model T Ford Forum: Forum 2013: Two man touring top question
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Vance Naumann on Saturday, June 01, 2013 - 10:54 am:

Should there be tacks or fasteners on the edge of a two man touring top at the top irons? I've seen vintage photos with and without.








Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Mike Walker, NW AR on Saturday, June 01, 2013 - 11:50 am:

I don't know which way is correct, but I like to put a wood screw with a trim washer in those spots.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Frank Harris from Long Beach & Big Bear on Saturday, June 01, 2013 - 11:58 am:

They usually have a snap fastener on the metal part of the socket about an inch from the lower edge of the top fabric. You un-snap it before you fold the top and re-snap it after the top is up and tensioned with the belts. If there is no snap you will find a screw-hole where one should be.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Erik Johnson on Saturday, June 01, 2013 - 05:01 pm:

The second photo of the 1915 Ford does not appear to be a period photo.

It looks like a later photo of a restored car. Note the following:

- demountable rims
- accessory mirrors
- reflection of running board step plate in body paint
- steering wheel rim appears to be light - perhaps varnished
- hood is open as if car is on display at a car show


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By David Dare - Just a little South West . on Saturday, June 01, 2013 - 05:12 pm:

OR an upholstery nail with a head diam of about 5/8" ( which look a lot like those snap fasteners ) when viewed from the outside.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Richard Wolf on Saturday, June 01, 2013 - 07:03 pm:

The top kits come with a tack with an extra large head to be placed in those two locations.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Rob Heyen - Nebraska on Saturday, June 01, 2013 - 08:00 pm:

I place a snap there. When I used the tacks on our 13 the tack was starting to tear away from the top. With snaps I unsnap (if I remember) and don't have the stress on the fabric when the top is down.

If the top stayed taught enough I'd go without either. I have no idea what was correct.

Rob


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Vance Naumann on Sunday, June 02, 2013 - 04:34 am:

Erik, you are right, I don't think that is a vintage photo. But, at first glance I thought it was.


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