Mystery Roadster top irons AGAIN!

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Joe Altieri

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I've huffed and puffed and still can't break the code! I have been trying to I.D. some roadster top irons. No results. We have pretty much eliminated '31 and '32 Ford. Does anyone out there have a '33 or '34 Ford roadster ... or any other brand/year roadster, that might recognize this top? I have a post on the AACA forums, but no positive leads.
Thanks for your help.
Joe
 

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Thanks.
I think I need to stretch them out and get some measurements. I expect the RPU's would be shorter from front to back.
joe
 
You're sure they're not 32? They look a lot like the irons and wood I had on my 32......wood went right down to just above the knob on the mounting tab on the body. The front post holes look the same too. Just sayin.
 
Absolutely! The corner brackets at the header bow are nowhere close to those of a '32. Below is a photo of the right side of original '32 standard roadster top irons.
 

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No casting number on the part ... therefore we are ruling out '32.
Thanks for the heads up. I have posted on AACA in hope someone will give me a clue card.
Thanks.
joe
 
Thanks.
There is no casting number. Hope someone else can come up with a hint. I think the "clue" is in the pivot point on the rear bow.
I'm also looking on AACA's sight.
Thanks.
joe
 
Unfortunately, I have to rule out '32. They look similar, but are different. I am now hoping maybe a Model A or some other desirable car!
Thanks.
joe
If you know someone whom might be interested in attempting to adapt them to a '32, let me know. I have taken a bunch of measurements that might help someone "pin the tail on the donkey"
j
 
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