30dodge35 Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 (edited) I have bows which were on car ,looking for 1916 touring Pattern or deminsions for roof bows to compare, the back and front seem to be 2 inches longer the the middle 2 Edited April 15, 2016 by 30dodge35 Correction (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willy Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 I hope when you find them, you will post the results. I have a 1918 DB Touring, with top irons, no bows. I plan to make my own bows, if I can find the dimensions. Willy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
30dodge35 Posted April 24, 2016 Author Share Posted April 24, 2016 This is what I have to work with, the ones on it were laminated, but I ripped some old pine, the ones on it were broken off at the mounts,. Measuring as you can see 59". Across. Bows are 1 by 1 1/2" , I measured off from where they were broken 74" and added 8 per side, I am starting with pieces 90 inch long . I will bend after steaming, then fit to the mounts to get the correct flow of roof. , bending 1 extra, will see how it turns out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
30dodge35 Posted May 7, 2016 Author Share Posted May 7, 2016 The process on fabricating new roof bows for the Bill's 1916 DB, is progressing nicely,. The first try bending the old pine was a major disaster, I was able to acquire some white oak,. Steamed it for 2 hours, then installed in fixture, oak bent very easy with no cracking noted,. Will remove from fixture tommorrow and steam another. 3 more to go, I will make another set and bring with me to New Jersey meet, If someone is interested, let me know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
30dodge35 Posted May 10, 2016 Author Share Posted May 10, 2016 now that all 4 bows are bent start tapering ends to length utilizing old bows, I built fixture to hold frame at correct angle Will adjust on Car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobs1916 Posted May 10, 2016 Share Posted May 10, 2016 I would be interested in second set of 16 bows If they are not yet sold what is the price? bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
30dodge35 Posted May 10, 2016 Author Share Posted May 10, 2016 I haven't made them yet, just got thru with bill's. I will make a set and bring with me to New Jersey, I need to put them against another car, to make sure bend and radius is correct,. They will not be tapered on ends, you will have to fit to your sockets, pm me if interested Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willy Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 What is the radius for the bends? Willy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
30dodge35 Posted May 19, 2016 Author Share Posted May 19, 2016 Don't know radius, haven't measured, bend to same as old bows, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
30dodge35 Posted June 2, 2016 Author Share Posted June 2, 2016 Well, I am back on project, rough out two sets of bows today, 1" by 1 1/2" Bob, hopefully,I will have your set steam bent, and bring to New Jersey, I will try to do 2 sets and bring with me to Budd lake, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
30dodge35 Posted June 12, 2016 Author Share Posted June 12, 2016 Bob your bows are loaded on trailer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobs1916 Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 Jesse my plan is to come down on Friday See you then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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