26 dodge wood top bows

[mrcaug]

Looking for a template or to buy the wood.

In another post I saw that Machinst Bill was going to make a pattern.  I'd like to get a copy of the pattern or to buy a set of the wood pieces

 

Any help getting me a pattern or a person that will make the wood, would be appreciated.

 

My wood has been replaced with 2x4 frame and 1x8 top pieces and it all so rotted that I can not touch it.  Also no idea of how much it should stick up above the metal if at all.

 

thanks

 

MRCAUG

[Rogillio]

Here is my roof.  http://forums.aaca.org/topic/258240-new-roof-for-26-db-coupe/page-2

 

 

I don't have a pattern...I used the old wood as my pattern...guessing where it was too rotten to even use as a pattern.  If Bill might have a pattern.

[Guest Power Wagon Guy]

Anyone looking for Wooden Top Bow or Top Sockets for Dodge Brothers Cars:

 

Contact: John's Enterprises (John Boorinakis) (530) 885-4956 or  www.topsockets.com

 

John is located in Auburn, California (East of Sacramento). He not only has the CORRECT sized "Steam-Bent" bows, but can also make the  appropriate

Top Sockets that are rare and hard to find.

 

John is a good guy and easy to work with - you can't deal with a more honest person

[mrcaug]

thanks for the information.  I looked a lot and could not find anyone.  I got on this forum and finally getting some leads.

 

 

MRCAUG

[Machinist_Bill]

Took me 10 years to find wood good enough to make measurements from. A street rodder had a low miledge Coupe stored indoors since the 40's. He went with a steel roof and I went home with 90 year old firewood!

I haven't taken measurements yet but am planning to do so later this year. Life seems to get in the way.

I planned on drawing them up, CNC mill to shape, and sell kits to the 5 people in the world that need them! (It might be less than that)

Bill

[mrcaug]

thanks,  any idea on what it takes to put a metal top on?  seems like you still need some support somewhere in the middle both sideways and longways.