leomara Posted September 5, 2023 Share Posted September 5, 2023 There is a 1928 Chrysler Model 72 roadster that needs a set of top irons. Is anyone currently specializing in this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob staehle Posted September 5, 2023 Share Posted September 5, 2023 Check with John Boorinakis in Auburn Ca. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikewest Posted September 5, 2023 Share Posted September 5, 2023 3 hours ago, leomara said: There is a 1928 Chrysler Model 72 roadster that needs a set of top irons. Is anyone currently specializing in this? Make your own! Use stainless bar stock and polish them. Rivit them just like they did. There is a guy in New England , The L29 restorer Ken Clark ho will knock them out, no big deal.... Go look at another car , get a few measurements and it will be easy. Did you buy the car Walter Miller estate sold that had no top?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Restorer32 Posted September 6, 2023 Share Posted September 6, 2023 Leo, we have made dozens of sets of roadster and phaeton top irons in stainless over the years. Mostly Packard but if you have or can borrow patterns we can make a set. We did make a set of '31 Chrysler irons for a fellow in Australia many years ago. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Shaw Posted September 6, 2023 Share Posted September 6, 2023 On 9/5/2023 at 2:58 PM, bob staehle said: Check with John Boorinakis in Auburn Ca. John makes top sockets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jp1gt Posted September 6, 2023 Share Posted September 6, 2023 55 minutes ago, Mark Shaw said: John makes top sockets. I am new to the old tops, what is a top socket? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Shaw Posted September 7, 2023 Share Posted September 7, 2023 16 hours ago, jp1gt said: I am new to the old tops, what is a top socket? The top sockets are the top part of the irons that mount to the body. They are thin steel metal tubes for the bottoms of wood bows to be inserted. Because they are so thin, they often rust and must be replaced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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leomara Posted September 7, 2023 Author Share Posted September 7, 2023 Layden B, who makes top irons currently, NOT 125 years ago! Very interesting post. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viv w Posted September 7, 2023 Share Posted September 7, 2023 Leo, try these guys in Australia, they make top irons and bows and say they have drawings for over 500 different vehicles. http://www.dfecustoms.com.au/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jp1gt Posted September 8, 2023 Share Posted September 8, 2023 Thanks guys. I finally found some gooseneck irons that I am missing to duplicate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Layden B Posted September 10, 2023 Share Posted September 10, 2023 Model T Ford reproductions! After all, Henry bought the bodies in the early years and they got the irons from suppliers! https://www.modeltford.com/model-t-parts/top/body-to-top-brackets/ see also the second page. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Layden B Posted September 10, 2023 Share Posted September 10, 2023 Maybe these irons would help! https://www.mtfca.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=38657 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowo Posted September 13, 2023 Share Posted September 13, 2023 Did you find one ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leomara Posted September 16, 2023 Author Share Posted September 16, 2023 Hi everyone, I'm not the one needing the top irons, I've been trying to help a friend find a set. He is working on a 1928 Model 72 Chrysler roadster as I am. Perhaps something will turn up. Thank you all for your input. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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