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I measured the original, factory issued pads from my unrestored 1917 roadster and the width is seven inches. 1915, 16 and 17 all used the same oval top sockets and curved bows. The only difference between the construction of the top is 1915-16 had a tombstone light (window) in the rear curtain wher...

If you are purist and want to do it right, this is how the pads were constructed at the factory: - Lightweight white canvas sewn inside, along the folds of the black cotton covering. The pads are stuffed with cotton batting. - There SHOULD NOT be two straps that run from the first bow to the last b...

I presume you have talked to Mike at Classtique about your question. If not, call him as he is most helpful. Are you replacing an ORIGINAL top, or is it possible that you had an earlier replacement top on the car? I do not know if it is original, I'd say judging from the nail holes it's been replac...

Lawrence,….I’ve always known/learned/thought my ‘14 runabout top is exactly like a ‘15 runabout top. That said, I believe you’ll need 2 sets of leather straps - 1 set in front and the other in back as per these pictures. Get them from Russ Furstnow…. And the 9” pads are correct. I know about those ...

I also have a 1915 roadster. Somewhere I read of a source for just one bow, rather than a set. I will do some cheching and see if I can find the source. You might ask Mike at Classique or Steve at Lang's if they know where you can buy a single 15 bow. Yes I bought the pads from Mike, but like I sai...

This is my first model T. I'm recovering my seats in leather and building a new top. I have a couple of questions on the top and can't seem to find the answers. 1. Should this top have straps front to rear as on the touring top? 2. I purchased my top material from Mike at Classtique, I bought the pr...