Need info 1947 convertible top irons

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falomara

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Hi everyone, this is Juan from Cuba . Been restoring this convertible but have a few arms from top mechanism missing. I don't Even know where the hydraulic Cylinders are bolted to the irons, need a picture for that. Also need measurements for the arms I Will be making from scratch out of a piece of metal since I don't have other options. Thanks in advance for any help
 
This all I have and the cylinders.need measurements for whatever is missing
 

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I hope this helps


Karl
 

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It help a lot, thanks You so much. However i still need as Mich measurements as posible of arms 50330,50312,and50306. need to know distances betweenholes ,thickness and possibly angle of the 3 hole.i Will fabricate those parts and couldnot find one in the 2 other Cars like mine that still survive on the roads in Cuba
 
Hi Falomara,
here are some pics that may help assembly
regards
Dave
 

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Thanks a lot Dave, those are real Nice and helpful pictures, I was wondering if it is not to much to ask if You could get measurements from Bolt to Bolt for these parts I need to make
 

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These highlighted parts are the ones I need to get measurements from Bolt to Bolt. Probably also need angle between them . I know I AM bothering too much but I desperately need that info to finish My 3 year project. Thanks to everyone who took their time to read and SEE how they could help.
 

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Unfortunately I cant give you patterns or angles on these as the car is now complete and no access to the main pivot bar.
The centre to centre measurements I have from when I had them apart.
1. 360 mm
2. 462 mm
3. 317mm
 

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Thanks a million!!!!! This información willhelp enormously and Will make things esasier
 
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The most difficult part of restoring a convertible top is finding the special bolts that join the sections. They are eccentric, and the top can't be adjusted to fit without them. When I restored my '47, we had to make them in a machine shop, no supplier had them using the
diagrams in the 1944-1952 body parts manual. It is available from C&G (800) 266-0470. Ask for V-44 $52. It is essential to understand the parts for your car.
 
I know I AM bothering too much but was wondering if You could send me a template of the parts highlighted un red(#1)50330. I tried making calculations from the pictures but nothing good came out. There is a business in Hialeah, Fl that can send it to me in Cuba . You send tobthem by mail . If necessary I can someone un Fl pay You for the service and for mailing expenses. I honestly need that and I Will forever appreciate ir. My email: falomara2@gmail.com
 
Hello everyone!!! A very kind member justo mailed a template of part 50330(highlighted in red) .that Will be a very valuable contribution to My project...
Please , need the other 2. I Will appreciate any effort You make. The shipping business in Hialeah Will send it to Cuba as soon as they receive . The template can be Made in thin paper ,it doesnt have to be thick cardboard sso it fits better in a regular envelope. Thanks in advance . falomara2@gmail.com.
 
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