oldford Posted November 23, 2021 Share Posted November 23, 2021 I recently purchased a nicely restored 1922 Reo T6 7 passenger touring car that is missing its top rest/clamps that support the top when it is lowered. The rear of the body, just under the gypsy curtain has the holes to mount the clamps, but the clamps are missing. If anyone has a set of clamps installed on their car, could you photograph the parts and take some measurements for me. There are some pairs on ebay that may work... Thanks in advance... Frank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFranklin Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 What size rod & thread does your car use? You can buy a simple rest from some of the antique car supply places. Some even carry the rod. I have a car that never had the top down and the holes in the body had rubber plugs installed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldford Posted November 24, 2021 Author Share Posted November 24, 2021 The hole in the body is 5/8" in diameter. Not a threaded hole. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFranklin Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 (edited) If not for a threaded rod, is it tapered? I have never owned a REO. Edited November 24, 2021 by JFranklin (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldford Posted November 24, 2021 Author Share Posted November 24, 2021 The hole in the body is not tapered. I think the rod should be a shoulder bolt with a ridge to act as a stop. There is a threaded portion to the inside that accepts a nut and a washer. A 4 bow clamp would then attach to the shoulder bolt. Frank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFranklin Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 I guess the first step would be to find or fabricate the shoulder bolt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carroll_1 Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 I just saw your post and was headed out to the shop this morning to suspend my bulldog in a sling with my engine hoist to clip his toenails (I know that's weird, but it's safer for both of us when he has no traction), so here are some pics of my 1918 touring car brackets. I'm not sure if it's exactly the same as your later T6, but there is a threaded shoulder bolt that holds the clamp mechanism. I can't tell if the shoulder bolt threads into a captured nut, or if it's a threaded bracket on the inside. The upholstery is too tight to see. Either way, it's firmly held and doesn't move. I hope these pictures help. I can get more pics with dimensions if you think it's a similar setup. Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldford Posted November 25, 2021 Author Share Posted November 25, 2021 Craig, thanks for the photos... They look exactly like what I expected to see, since it appears to be just like my 22. I found a set on ebay that look exactly like yours, right down to the position of the mounting pin on the clamp. I have a grainy photo from a T6 service bulletin where the pin is high on the clamp. I suspect the only difference is where the top would be in relation to the body when it is folded. Is your mounting hardware different from right side to left side of the car? Frank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carroll_1 Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 Frank, Yes, there are left and right rest brackets. Here are a couple of photos with a tape for reference. The casting numbers are 332L and 332R. The "R" rest was mounted on the driver's side and the "L" on the passenger side. At first, I assumed they were mounted on the wrong side, but they won't work the other way around. I was trained in the 70's that left and right were always referenced from the drivers seat facing forward, but they obviously had different ideas in 1918. I don't know if this will help, but my 1918 manual has the studs listed as P/N 1TE73, and the clamps are P/N 1TE81-LH and 1TE82-RH. The studs have 5/8-11 threads. Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldford Posted November 26, 2021 Author Share Posted November 26, 2021 Thanks, you have been more than helpful... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carroll_1 Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 Happy to help. You have a great looking car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stude Light Posted December 4, 2021 Share Posted December 4, 2021 The mounts look something like this so as you tighten the bolt it locks itself in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stude Light Posted December 4, 2021 Share Posted December 4, 2021 (edited) I have these two brackets I’m willing to part with (217RL). I paid $90 for the pair and would sell for the same. Edited December 4, 2021 by Stude Light (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldford Posted December 4, 2021 Author Share Posted December 4, 2021 Thanks for the offer, but I found a set that I believe match the photo in my Service Bulletins for 1922. Almost a dead ringer. I'll post photos when completed. Frank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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