What type and size of screws were originally used to fasten the curved legs of the upper landau iron brackets to the rear of the #2 bow? I’ve seen some fastened with machine screws inserted in holes drilled through the bow. I am wondering if wood screws were used originally. If this is correct, what size & length wood screws were used? Many thanks. RLH
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68-B Cabriolet Upper Landau Iron Bracket Screws
- Thread starter rlh37ford
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I am using wood screws, #12 by 1-1/4". Probably a #14 is the better size, but it is easier to start small and predrill for a larger screw later. A larger screw can be used for final assembly. As I was fitting mine, I clamped the bracket in place and tested the location to make sure the landau bar stayed in its overcentered compressed position with everything else bolted down. My car is a 68A, but would be the same as the 68B. Fitting the upper and lower brackets can be a real task, taking multiple fittings to get right. I noticed my landau compression got less during my shakedown period and the brackets needed to be refitted slightly after a few months of driving. After the car is painted and the body remounted for the final time, I may do more shakedown driving before the top fabric is installed.
As a kid in the sixties, my cabriolet landau irons often dropped when going over rough roads and I ultimately ended up turning the irons 180 degrees (swapping ends) to keep the irons from dropping in the center.
As a kid in the sixties, my cabriolet landau irons often dropped when going over rough roads and I ultimately ended up turning the irons 180 degrees (swapping ends) to keep the irons from dropping in the center.
I am using wood screws, #12 by 1-1/4". Probably a #14 is the better size, but it is easier to start small and predrill for a larger screw later. A larger screw can be used for final assembly. As I was fitting mine, I clamped the bracket in place and tested the location to make sure the landau bar stayed in its overcentered compressed position with everything else bolted down. My car is a 68A,---------
Since you had to experiment with locating the upper brk't, can I assume you were using a replacement #2 bow that was not pre-drilled? Thus, you chose to use wood screws. Thanks. RLH
Kevin in NJ
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The upper landau bracket was held in by wood screws.
The bracket would have been placed with a jig and then properly drilled.
The print does not show pre drilled holes.
The bracket would have been placed with a jig and then properly drilled.
The print does not show pre drilled holes.