Roadster front top bow length

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Roadster front top bow length

Post by Xet » Mon Jun 24, 2019 8:05 pm

Can anyone provide the length of the exposed wood on the front bow of a 25 roadster? I just need the exposed wood length from socket to socket (not including the toungs). Thanks!
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Re: Roadster front top bow length

Post by Xet » Mon Jun 24, 2019 9:07 pm

Found an original front bow so I'm all set!
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Re: Roadster front top bow length

Post by Humblej » Tue Jun 25, 2019 7:14 am

If I remember back to my roadster top, all the top irons were the same width and lined up when the top was in the folded position. Mixing and matching bows from other tops may or may not produce the results you expect. Match the front iron to your other top irons, that will determine your bow width.
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Re: Roadster front top bow length

Post by Mark Osterman » Tue Jun 25, 2019 10:59 am

I have an original wood bow for the front if you want me to measure it.
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Re: Roadster front top bow length

Post by Norman Kling » Tue Jun 25, 2019 11:16 am

On a 25 the length must be correct so that the clamps which hold the top to the windshield posts will fit correctly. Not too short nor too long. It could vary from one set of irons to another, so be sure it fits.
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Re: Roadster front top bow length

Post by Jasper13 » Tue Jun 25, 2019 1:51 pm

looking for a used set of bows for a 1924 Roadster live 20 miles north of Lansing mich. not a rich man
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Re: Roadster front top bow length

Post by Xet » Tue Jun 25, 2019 6:07 pm

Norm, that's exactly how I ended up assembling it! Perfect fit! Tex
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