Mystery Roadster top irons HELP

[Joe Altieri]

For a couple of week I have been trying to figure out if I have a set of '32 or Model A top irons and wood.
I am going to try to post a couple of pictures in hope that someone can identify my top.
Thanks.
Joe Altieri

 

[waltere]

no expert but looks very similar to my 31 delux top irons

 

[Marco Tahtaras]

Those irons are surprisingly similar to Deluxe Roadster irons but they are not Model A. The clamping brackets are entirely different. The rear bow support irons are far heavier than Ford's and have a squared bottom. Even if they were redrilled and cut off they are still different. There are other features that are missing and/or different. They ARE closer to Model A than 1932 irons. Sorry I don't have better pics of my original handy irons and bows handy.

 

[Joe Altieri]

Thanks Walt and Marco.
The situation reminds me of a comment I used to make to my students.
"Yes, they are exactly alike, only different!" The comment would usually be followed with either "Huh?" or "Hmmm!"
Where do I go from here? Any other ideas?
Thanks.
joe

 

[Bob-A]

Try the AACA website, lots of different car people on there.

Bob-A

 

[Joe Altieri]

Thanks Bob-A. I'll give them a shout.
joe