I am putting a top on my 1914 T roadster and would like to know how far the rear bow extends past the tack strip. I have looked at a lot of drawings and found that the 1911 touring extends 4 ½”, the 1912 touring extends 4” and the 1916 Touring extends 4” I have found nothing on the 1913 or 14 roadsters.
Has anyone looked into this problem and if so is willing to help me with a measurement?
Are the 1913-15 roadster tops all the same?
Thank you
Craig
1914 Roadster top installation
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Topic author - Posts: 183
- Joined: Sun Jan 20, 2019 1:40 pm
- First Name: Craig
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Re: 1914 Roadster top installation
Craig,
The rear curtain of the top generally follows the trajectory of the backrest outside of the body.
-Keith
The rear curtain of the top generally follows the trajectory of the backrest outside of the body.
-Keith
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Re: 1914 Roadster top installation
Keith you make the complex simple. Thanks for your experience & explanation.
Best John
Best John
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Re: 1914 Roadster top installation
Three to 3.5 inches. Drop two plumb bobs from the back bow 12 inches from center and measure over to the tack rail.