Guest oldodgeboys Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 Is someone interested in a California Top for a 25 DB Roadster? I can post details and pictures if there is some interest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDewey Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 Gee, that's kinda hard to respond to without more info--pics, price, etc.David D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwollam Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 I'm interested. Just the material or irons and bow too? And what exactly is a "California" top? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest imouttahere Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 (edited) Sorry, apparently I was wrong in posting:"I believe that would be the 1923 and later type of top with the exposed bows in the upper rear corners."I must have been misinformed. Or maybe I was thinking of the gypsy top. Please disregard. Edited August 4, 2009 by imouttahere (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 I have always thought that a "California top" is a rigid, one-piece lift-off top that resembles a convertible, roadster or touring top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 1930 Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 I thought it was a top made in Calif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest oldodgeboys Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 (edited) To the best of my knowledge, a 'California Top' comes in a couple of versions. One is a complete top. It covers everything, including the top surface and the sides. I've seen this on a, um...Studebaker I think (I can't remember for sure).The second only covers the open sides of a factory top. Its made of wood and covered in black top material. Glass is used for the windows and they slide open and closed. I've seen this type of top on a few brands, including DB.My top is the second type, it covers the sides only. Yes, it was made in California (as most were).The wood is in great shape with one termite spot about 2 inches long (the wood is soft there, but not really broken though to the surface.All the covering material was removed by the previous owner, except one front corner structure; it was left intact and works great as a how-to-finish sample. This piece has the manufacturers tag on it.I have all the glass, one piece is cracked.It may need mounting hardware, but I'm not sure, and I don’t have any.Okay, if I wet your whistle for this WAY rare accessory, I'll take some pictures. Please let me know if you’re interested.I’m looking for brake drums and unused spring shackle bolts & bushings. Prefer to trade. Edited August 4, 2009 by oldodgeboys (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiddlerbill Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 I would be interested in knowing if it would apply to a '24 roadster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest oldodgeboys Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 I had a 24 roadster before. I'm fairly sure its the same as a 25. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiddlerbill Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 I am interested in more details on this top if you still have it. I would like to see pics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest oldodgeboys Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 fiddlerbill-I'll get a few pictures of the parts tonight. I can post them here, but its probably easier to email them to you. If you wish, please email me and I'll reply with the pics.Gusoldodgeboys@yahoo.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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