top wood in '30 coupe

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Jackie Brown

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I'm replacing the cross slats in my '30 coupe. The original ones droop down. My question is, how much ,if any, upward curvature do they have? I can cut my own with no problem if I know how much curve they have. I know it's a hard question to answer with a definite amount but i bet somebody can tell me. LOl Thanks.
Jackie
 
Tonight I checked my '31 coupe and found the top bows to be curved upward with 1 /2 inch deflection at each end and up to 3/4 inch bowed upward in the middle 2-3 pieces. Hope this helps.
 
Ursus, thanks! That's exactly what I needed to know. I made the header yesterday and one side piece. I just wasn't sure how much bow the slats needed. Thanks again.
 
Not exactly like sto' bought but they'll do!

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Thanks Tom. I'm a muzzleloading gunmaker by trade and I made the top wood pieces from maple gunstock wood. Now I'm anxious to get it painted so I can try the vinyl top. I think I can do it.
 
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