Anyone here with folding top irons on a Model A pickup? I would be interested in your experience. How they work? Glad you have them? Wish you didn't?
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I built my own about 35 years ago out of 5/8's rebar and loved them. I also made side solid , lift out side curtains out of old split window VW bus front door sliding windows. Turned upside down the angled end fit the angle of my top irons perfectly. The rear window frame came from a 1949 Ford convertible.My pickup is a beater/ work truck so it was fine. I loved them but now the wind & weather beats me up so I usually put them down only to do repair work on the engine/ trans for easier accessibility. -
When I was working on my rdstr pu I considered them, but also wanting the stake side wood I opted not to purchase them. Using the two together was not going to work. Make sure using them does not interfer with any other plans. Other than that I think they would be great. Rod"Much of the social history of the Western world, over the past three decades, has been a history of replacing what worked with what sounded good." Thomas SowellComment
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Thanks Rod,Originally posted by Rowdy View Post
I hadn't realized the stake side would interfere, will consider that.
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I have the fixed RPU roof irons but havent got to the stage of putting them together....Comment
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The folding irons are not that great. When the top is down, it rests on the edges of the bed rails, and can chafe through the top material.
If you install your top wiht original irons, but install snaps on the belt rail of the cab, and snap the top on, you can remove it in a minute and leave it in the garage.Comment
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Thanks, something to consider.
Beauford - back in the day, I think 1975 I bought a new convertible top from J.C Whitney for a 65 VW. My wife and I had to add a few inches on material to the back to make it fit, but it was not difficult IF you are patient. Fortunately she was! We also made a headliner from scratch. more difficult, but doable by amateurs. Good videos on-line now,Last edited by Ted Duke; 08-19-2017, 08:15 AM.
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I have my non-folding standard top irons now for my 1929 Rdstr PU. I will be ordering the top from Classique (their inside panels are excellent).
Looking at side curtains. Anyone have them?
Do you use them?
Where did you get them or did you make them?
Full of questions today aren't I?Life is what happens on the way to what you plannedComment
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I would use side curtains, and if you want close to original, then buy from Classtique.
If you want more visibility, then make your own from clear vinyl, like a couple in our club did.Comment
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Tom, How much visibility is there with Classtique curtains for a Roadster PU ? Any pictures of them?Life is what happens on the way to what you plannedComment
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I agree. Got my interior from him. Quick and beautiful workmanship.Life is what happens on the way to what you plannedComment
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The new folding irons are a little bit of a pain to put together,it takes a little patience with drilling,fitting,and filing to make them fit.Make sure your body is mounted and aligned properly first.VERY important.If the measurement from the pivots on the side to the tips of the stanchions is not equal,STOP and find out why.If you try to make them fit with unequal side measurements,you will just wind up chasing your tail for dozens of hours.You really need to do that with the non-folding irons too,but you can get away with a lot more with those.Comment
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I agree with your choice. I never put the top down on my 28 Phaeton.Originally posted by Ted Duke View PostComment
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I just took the top off the roadster pickup. It is easier to enter and exit, and since my girlfriend is handicapped, it is better for her.Comment
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I bought a set of top irons for my 29 phaeton on eBay a number of years ago. The seller wasn't sure if they were originals, but thought they were, however the fellow he bought them from had dementia and couldn't remember much about them. Anyway, the top irons looked like originals that had been reworked where the wood filler inside the irons where the top is tacked to, otherwise they were in very...09-28-2019, 11:16 AM -
I am deciding if I should install a new top since the front half of the top is already pull back for a header and door post install.
Can I install a new top without taking out and ruining the new inside upholstery around the rear window?? Pics attached
I believe the top is cut in around the window and folded inside the car to be tacked down.
The old top is in...03-12-2021, 09:34 PM -
Now that I have the 8 new valves in our car and it seems to be running great, I'm working to get the new top installed. The top irons and the straight center sections of the bows are ready. I am bending and fitting the wood pieces in the curved sections of the top sockets. As soon as I am finished it will be ready to go to the shop to be installed. I am going to have the installer do whatever is needed...04-15-2020, 12:07 AM -
Is it true the top on the open cab pickup was not designed to be put down? I've seen them down but is that a change from the original?05-09-2018, 02:43 PM -
I don't know who is selling these, but it may be a good buy for someone needing them.
Shouldn't snaps be visible, or is it best for the new owner to install the snaps?
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All years are basically the same regarding the Tudor rear glass run replacement. These need to be done with the glass in place. The only way to get the glass in or out short of a hammer is by removing the runs. The top of the run has a little tang that is bent down to hold it in place. The bottom has a duck bill looking tang that just slides up into the lower frame slot. I have always found that even...You do not have permission to view this gallery.
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The top material on my 40b got soaked a few years ago and left ugly orange color stains on both sides of the rear window. I tried removing them with no success. Im wanting to replace the top and have the bows checked for correct fit and alignment. Would there be a company or individual that offers to do this work professionally? I am wanting a good job of it. Thanks for any recommendations and guidance!...08-02-2020, 09:54 PM -
These are for the windshield stanchions on a standard roadster. I have a bunch of little pegs, but only two long ones. Which hole do they go in?...You do not have permission to view this gallery.
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i finally got the Tudor painted and would like to begin assembling the window channels however it’s been almost a year since I took it apart and neglected to take adequate pictures. I purchased all new window felts and upper rubber seals the problem( if it is one) is that I have four wooden strips approximately 1/8 inch thick that appear to be shims that would go between body and back side of side...09-12-2019, 03:18 PM -
So just trying to get top in order while waiting on DMV. It seems my rear most iron is really wide to connect to the points behind the doors.(the ears?) Do you flex these to fit? It has the wood piece in the middle. Of course no instructions...03-05-2018, 01:50 PM
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