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Touring Bows Question

Post by Oldav8tor » Thu Jan 09, 2020 12:57 pm

I think I've got this figured out but would appreciate hearing from those in the know....
I'm going to install a top on my 1917 Touring this spring. There is no top on it now. I need to order the straps that hold it in place.

Looking at figure 1 - The green arrow is pointing towards a footman loop that I believe mounts the strap that attaches the front bow to the windshield. I believe that strap is some type of webbing... Am I correct in these assumptions?

Still looking at figure 1 - I believe the back bow is held in place by a strap between the D-ring hanging on the L iron to the right of the arrow and the footman loop on the rear bow. Is this strap leather or webbing on a 1917?

Looking at figure 2 - I believe TWO top bow side straps like the one pictured at the bottom of the photo are used here, correct? I only found the remains of one on either side.

Are there any other straps I need? Is there someplace I can find the Ford Part Numbers for what is required?
Thanks!
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1917 Touring
1946 Aeronca Champ
1952 Willys M38a1 Jeep (sold 2023)
1953 Ford Jubilee Tractor


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Re: Touring Bows Question

Post by Erik Johnson » Thu Jan 09, 2020 3:25 pm

For 1917:

The front and rear straps are webbing.

For 1917, the "keys" for the pivots are nickel plated, not brass.

You can buy correctly reproduced front and rear straps including the hardware as well as the "keys" and corresponding leather straps including the special screws from R.V. Anderson.

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Oldav8tor
Posts: 2246
Joined: Sun Jan 06, 2019 11:39 am
First Name: Tim
Last Name: Juhl
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Re: Touring Bows Question

Post by Oldav8tor » Thu Jan 09, 2020 5:05 pm

I can't seem to find good contact info for RV Anderson. Is there a website?
1917 Touring
1946 Aeronca Champ
1952 Willys M38a1 Jeep (sold 2023)
1953 Ford Jubilee Tractor


Erik Johnson
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Joined: Mon Feb 04, 2019 10:25 pm
First Name: Erik
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Re: Touring Bows Question

Post by Erik Johnson » Thu Jan 09, 2020 5:35 pm

Here is his forum profile:

https://mtfca.com/phpBB3/memberlist.php ... file&u=795

If the above doesn't work, click on his user name in this thread - his post is toward the end:

https://mtfca.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php? ... 651#p69651

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