1932 Roadster top front brackets.

[OHV DeLuxe]

Looking for a source for the 1932
top front brackets for the top bow steel, one that fits over the front windshield stanchions tops.




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[DavidG]

What you have in your photo appears to be a reproduction with all square corners, probably machined. The originals were cast steel and had some rounded surfaces as shown in the not-to-great photo below. The rivets on the original appear to be farther apart than those in your photo.

 

[uncle buck]

I believe Karl Wescott is making them. Wescotts Auto Restyling in Oregon

 

[OHV DeLuxe]

Thanks guys, i will check it out!
And thank you for pointing out the design differences David! That is a big difference too!
Also, Are the wood bows available somewhere?


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[DavidG]

repetition

 

[DavidG]

Oak Bows in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, USA.

 

[Karl Wescott]

Yes, we do make them (in 304 stainless) and I have some in stock.


A note on the Girtz/Superior car parts repros, they are not symetrical RH to LH. Also they used 1/4" large head rivets (about the same as a model A roadster hinge pin), the originals used 9/32 rivets, the head is a truss head and almost identical to hinge pins except for the knurling on hinge pins.

 

[Krylon32]

Karl: Did you ever get the 32 roadster top irons done? Chopped or Stock? Steel or Stainless? Thanks

 

[Karl Wescott]

I have 10 sets of chopped iron components that need to be dressed then go for polishing or painting. I was able to tweak the geometry so when folded the arms do not foul the door opening.

 

[DavidG]

Karl,


Beautiful castings; it looks like all that you left out are the part numbers, which is understandable.