Roof attached to the windscreen post detail

[David Marshall]

I am getting a new roof ( convertible top ) made for my Buick Tourer (1922) the posts have holes in them at the top and the front hood bow ( wooden) has two clips attached that I'm guessing go over the tops of the posts.  I'm missing the hardware that I presume goes through the clips and holes to secure the roof so it doesn't fly off when driving.  I've seen Buick's that have wing bolts that go through these parts. Does anyone have a detailed,  close up photo of the fitting and or the wing bolt please.  

 

I have a parts book book but not the correct year.  Any help would be very much appreciated.  

Edited September 7, 2020 by David Marshall
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[Terry Wiegand]

I have a pair of the winged bolts that you might be needing.  I'll post a photo later today.

 

Terry Wiegand

South Hutchinson, Kansas

[David Marshall]

Hi a Terry, that would be absolutely amazing, I can't find any in New Zealand 

many thanks for looking into it for me, David Marshall 

[Hubert_25-25]

David, 

    This link shows how to make the top for your Buick the way it was originally made.  https://forums.aaca.org/topic/343452-antique-car-convertible-top-replacement/?tab=comments#comment-2031461

 

Attached are drawings of the front windshield bow brackets for a 1925 Buick Standard.  I am not entirely sure if this is correct for your 1922.  Maybe someone can use this drawing and input the correct numbers for a 1922 model.  Attached is the cross reference of brackets.    Hugh

 

[dibarlaw]

 1925 Export style.

 Probably what belongs on your car since my 1925 Standard had an older /cut down top(hood).

[Hubert_25-25]

David, 

     You can make the brackets without too much difficulty by welding a few pieces of metal together.  To the left is an example of the metal pieces that I would use to make brackets for my 1925-25.  These are a rough cast part so not too difficult to replicate.  

 

Hugh

 

[Terry Wiegand]

David,

Here is a photo of the two winged bolts for the top that I have.  I have included my email address so that you can contact me if you are interested in them.

 

Terry Wiegand

South Hutchinson, Kansas

email - renobuickman@gmail.com

[dibarlaw]

13 hours ago, dibarlaw said:

 1925 Export style.

 Probably what belongs on your car since my 1925 Standard had an older /cut down top(hood).

David, as I said the brackets on my top at this time are probably the same as what you would need.

 I believe my cars top came from a 1921-1923 model 45. The part number shown on the 1923 Book of Parts scan is good for both the model 35 and 45. 43238 right and 43239 left.

The scan shows some of the other important details. It also verifies the style of the thumb screws Terry is showing you.

If I had correct set for my car in hand I would send these to you. The Johnston rear window I have is for the earlier car also.

 But it may be years before I get to finishing up the correct style top. I did have top bows and sockets made. Now I have to make the correct brackets. Notice on the photo of my top that the bracket sits in a good bit from the inside radius of the front bow. The top I have on my car now has all the bows the same width front to back. The 1925 has them, smallest bow at the front to widest at the rear.

 I can do a drawing for you for the brackets I have.

[dibarlaw]

Oval Johnston style rear window,

[Hubert_25-25]

David, 

   This is what the top clamp looks like that is correct for your 1922 Touring.    I do not know yet if this is for the left or right side (43238 or 43239).   I do not know if he is interested in selling, but I will ask.   Hugh

[David Marshall]

On 9/19/2020 at 3:46 PM, Hubert_25-25 said:

David, 

   This is what the top clamp looks like that is correct for your 1922 Touring.    I do not know yet if this is for the left or right side (43238 or 43239).   I do not know if he is interested in selling, but I will ask.   Hugh

Hi Hugh 

Sorry for the late reply.  I missed this part of the post for some reason.   I would be keen to get hold of these if they were for sale.

I really do appreciate your assistance.

Kindest Regards

David Marshall

[David Marshall]

Hi Again Hugh, 

My computer has had a major melt down and I lost the photo you sent me of the hood iron set up measurements.    I made a contact down in the South Island that may be onto some for me.  

Could I please bother you again to resend the photo and measurements.

So sorry to be a pain.  My email is dave.mat@xtra.co.nz

 

Kind Regards

David Marshall

(1922 22-4-35)

[Hubert_25-25]

 

    David,

   I do not have a drawing of the correct top clamps for your car.  I do have the photo and a drawing that I made of my top clamps.  Perhaps someone could change the dimensions on my drawing so that you knew what you needed.   These would be easy to fabricate from 3 pieces of steel welded together.     Hugh

[dibarlaw]

David:

 Here is the sketch I made of the incorrect clamps on my car. The drilled mounting holes are 5/16". The tapped wing nut screw hole is 5/16- 18NC. Inside radii are 1/4R. If you need anymore detail  let me know.  These are left and right hand. The originals are cast with the area in front of the 1/2 dia. hole being hollow.

Once I had Hugh's sketch to confirm what was on his 1925-25 I will be able to fabricate the correct ones for mine. Again, as I said earlier it will be some time before I can get around to doing that project.