1930 Standard Roadster Top Irons

[BigErn]

Well, my old faded top has ripped and it is time to replace it. At the same time I need to install different top irons, the ones I have are non-folding and for a roadster pick-up (yep, relatively new and still learning, missed that one when I bought the car). So I am on the hunt for top irons. It is a standard roadster and I would like to keep it that way. It is also a driver, just used for enjoyment not judging, but I would like to keep it as original looking as practical. It looks like I have at least three options. 1. Buy new original type 2. Buy a new "universal" type from Mike's and 3. Find a set of used originals (they don't seem to pop up often).

If you have changed or replaced top irons, can you share some of your experience and provide some advice?

 

[Mike]

I purchased from labarn bonney interior my standard roadster top & irons complete set up, fit perfect for my driver

mike

 

[Jeff/Illinois]

BigErn good idea to keep your Standard Roadster, standard! We all enjoy seeing them like they were found in nature.

Not to be unkind, we HAVE a '30 Dlx Roadster and love it, but they are like Mustangs it seems everybody's got one

 

[Roadster Rich]

You are right that originals of the standard are very tough to find. Way back in the 60's when my Dad and I did our refurbish, we could not find any. Fortunately, we found a person at Page's Model A, that carefully built up our old rusting ones with weld and made them usable. I suggest contacting Bert's to see if there are any originals. By the way, I will be making my first visit to Denver this weekend and have reserved Tuesday for walking around Bert's for my first visit.