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Loose Top Bow Repair
Posted: Sun Sep 06, 2020 7:09 pm
by GEmering
The front top bow on my 1913 touring is not tight in the sockets and can be wiggled up and down by hand.
The curved part of the bow shows cracking.
What is the best way to reinforce the bow and tighten it in the socket?
Would something similar to J B weld or epoxy help?
Thanks for helping someone who’s a mechanical work in progress.
Gene
Re: Loose Top Bow Repair
Posted: Sun Sep 06, 2020 7:30 pm
by DanTreace
That front bow gets the most weather, and takes the most beating, needs to be strong for the load when pulling back the top to lower it, and when fitting back.
IMO that front bow has seen its useful life. Better looking top cover would require a replacement front wood bow.
Re: Loose Top Bow Repair
Posted: Sun Sep 06, 2020 8:04 pm
by Oldav8tor
I found something similar when I looked at my top bows although I think yours is worse. If the bow fails you could damage your top and who knows what. I suggest you replace it and perhaps others. Jonathan Anderson<
jpautowood@gmail.com> makes beautiful replacement bows. I replaced all of mine and as we speak am in the process of installing the top.
Re: Loose Top Bow Repair
Posted: Sun Sep 06, 2020 11:15 pm
by GEmering
I see that Snyder’s Sells a set of 4 1913-1914 Touring bows for $310.
Has anybody here used these?
Gene
Re: Loose Top Bow Repair
Posted: Sun Sep 06, 2020 11:20 pm
by Rich Eagle
Re: Loose Top Bow Repair
Posted: Sun Sep 20, 2020 1:07 am
by Ken Buhler
How about buy a new one and support the one who makes it?