[1923 Buick 44 Roadster Bows]

Hugh,

 

Thanks, I'll send a picture, there is no spacer at the pivot point. I believe a spacer on each side would probably fix the problem. As far as the fastener in the top rest hole; when I look at other 44s there is some sort of grommet with the fastener. I am kinda wondering if the bow clamps are an add on. Additionally, we had to rebuild the metal hardware as it was completely rusted out. The cones for the receivers for the bows were completely gone so I may need to straighten/bend them a little bit. All the wood frame had to be replaced on this car so there could be some anomalies with the body. This is both good and bad. The new wood will probably last forever due to modern coatings but there could have been changes in dimensions of the car through that process that is haunting me now.

 

So glad to get this help, wish I would have joined prior to starting this project.

 

Thanks,

 

Brian

 

 

 

[1923 Buick 44 Roadster Bows]

Larry, Thanks. Any assistance will be greatly appreciated.

 

Hugh,

 

Here are those other photos with the top in the down position.

 

Thanks,

 

Brian

 

 

[1923 Buick 44 Roadster Bows]

Hugh,

 

Thanks for this post and the previous! Also, thanks for all the great research! I'll try to get down to the car and take some photos with the  bows in the down position. I don't have the top clamps or seat irons but can have my brother make the seat irons with the info you provided. If you know where I can find some top clamps please let me know. Additionally, any information and assistance with getting the top re-done will be greatly appreciated. I'm excited to get this car completed and start enjoying driving it.

 

Very respectfully,

 

Brian

 

[1923 Buick 44 Roadster]

Thanks much! Its similar. No holes on the body so I probably don't need them. This is really reassuring information. I think I can get it to work with a little adjustment.

 

Thanks again,

 

Brian

[1923 Buick 44 Roadster Bows]

Hello, new to this forum.

 

I need some help.

 

I'm trying to figure out if I have the right size bows, when I lowered the bows they were catching on the bolts for the bow saddles and the top side behind the doors versus by passing and laying on the trunk. This is for Buick 1923 44 Roadster. See attached photos.

 

Thanks in advance,

 

Brian

 

 

[1923 Buick 44 Roadster]

Thanks, EmTee

[1923 Buick 44 Roadster]

Hello, new to this forum.

 

I need some help.

 

I'm trying to figure out if I have the right size bows, when I lowered the bows they were catching on the bolts for the bow saddles versus by passing and laying on the trunk. This is for Buick 1923 44 Roadster. See attached photos.

 

Thanks in advance,

 

Brian