Question about new top iron and bows
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Question about new top iron and bows
Has anyone purchased the new top irons with the wood bows that the vendors sell? For $1040 ready for installation I was wondering about the quality. Doesnt seem like a bad price for the irons and the wood if they are decent.
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Re: Question about new top iron and bows
I hope you are right. I would have checked BEFORE I purchased them. The sockets I've seen are not 100% the same as the originals.
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Topic author - Posts: 162
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Re: Question about new top iron and bows
I didnt purchace them yet Larry, thats the reason for this post
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Re: Question about new top iron and bows
Was wondering the same thing. Repair or buy new and replace.....eventually.
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Re: Question about new top iron and bows
I bought a set of roadster sockets and bows from Lang's for Betsy, my 1924 cut-off touring (now a pickup). I was happy with the results.
To Larry's point, the current reproduction sockets do not have the raised dimples stamped in them where the side curtain fasteners go.
To Larry's point, the current reproduction sockets do not have the raised dimples stamped in them where the side curtain fasteners go.
Mark Strange
Hillsboro, MO
1924 Cut-off Touring (now a pickup)
Hillsboro, MO
1924 Cut-off Touring (now a pickup)
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Re: Question about new top iron and bows
One thing I failed to mention, the repro top sockets don't have the common sense fastener holes located, drilled or threaded. That is typical for reproductions. They don't do the research! That is why I stay away from reproductions.
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Re: Question about new top iron and bows
I wish parts could be purchased. The front assembly irons always rust through on the curve just before where the wood is inserted.