Bow hold-down support
- Bruce Smith
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Bow hold-down support
Could someone provide a good photo with these cabriolet top bow hold down supports installed? Thanks.
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Bruce Smith
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Re: Bow hold-down support
yes, I would like to see also. i'm also in need of 2 of them, i can't seem to find anyone with any in stock. if anyone has dimensions I would make some.
Jay D.
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Re: Bow hold-down support
I've had a back-order with Stoddard for a while, not sure when they'll have them. Let me know if you make some, Jay.
Bruce Smith
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Re: Bow hold-down support
Those in need of the hold down should call Augustine at Autos International (972) 742-6618. I just spoke to him (he is just finishing up my new
Cab top). Autos International has been making their own hold downs for customers who need them, and he said it was okay to pass this info
onto the group.
Cab top). Autos International has been making their own hold downs for customers who need them, and he said it was okay to pass this info
onto the group.
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Re: Bow hold-down support
Douglas
I have a new top which needs to be put on my "58 cab, I am also in Texas.
Did you send your top to Autos International?
I have a new top which needs to be put on my "58 cab, I am also in Texas.
Did you send your top to Autos International?
Spike Jones
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Re: Bow hold-down support
Spike,
Yes, I removed the top, packed it in a strong cardboard box, and sent it to them via UPS ($377 including ins) in July. They stripped and painted the frame, made a new top with padding, and a matching headliner. I just received pictures today of my top on their jig. They will have it finished this week, and UPS it back to me. I will have it back together in time for Flagstaff.
Yes, I removed the top, packed it in a strong cardboard box, and sent it to them via UPS ($377 including ins) in July. They stripped and painted the frame, made a new top with padding, and a matching headliner. I just received pictures today of my top on their jig. They will have it finished this week, and UPS it back to me. I will have it back together in time for Flagstaff.
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Re: Bow hold-down support
The conv top bracket, NLA-561-752-00, is presently in the design stage with the CAD work done and with the vendor building tooling. This new production will exactly conform to original, especially with regard to the angle of the threaded part. Delivery is expected in 30 - 60 days. Watch the Stoddard and Stoddard NLA websites for info.
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Re: Bow hold-down support
Thanks Brad! I'll use Autos International as a backup plan. Spike - Autos intl. did my cabriolet top this spring. They did an exceptional job.Brad Ripley wrote: ↑Wed Sep 11, 2019 3:43 pm The conv top bracket, NLA-561-752-00, is presently in the design stage with the CAD work done and with the vendor building tooling. This new production will exactly conform to original, especially with regard to the angle of the threaded part. Delivery is expected in 30 - 60 days. Watch the Stoddard and Stoddard NLA websites for info.
Bruce Smith
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Re: Bow hold-down support
just called Autos International and they have them, 230.00 a pr. everyone else sells them for around 13.00 ea. IF they had them, quite a difference. I'm wondering if anyone has one with striped threads or something that I could use for a pattern to make some. if anyone has the size of the material and the thread size that would help. I can free hand it from the picture. it would be nice to have a copy to make a die from to form the bend.
Jay D.
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Re: Bow hold-down support
$230 can't be right. Are you sure they're talking about the same thing?
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Re: Bow hold-down support
I ask several times if he was correct he had a lady look it up on there computer to verify he was correct. i'm going to call to tomorrow and ask again, he may have misunderstood what it was I wanted. i'll get back.
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Re: Bow hold-down support
I bet that is for chicken wings. Thread size is 6x1 mm and the hole is for a 6mm bolt
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62 Cabriolet
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02 IS 300
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Re: Bow hold-down support
just talked to them again and I think Martin was is right. I have 2 coming my way 20.00 a pr. there part no. is 356RSTD.
Jay D.
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Re: Bow hold-down support
'58 cab with later-style zip-out window.Bruce Smith wrote: ↑Sat Sep 07, 2019 10:55 pm Could someone provide a good photo with these cabriolet top bow hold down supports installed? Thanks.
Spencer Harris
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San Joaquin Valley, CA.
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Re: Bow hold-down support
Hey guys, thanks for the feedback on cab top installation.
Spencer, the new top I have for my '58 cab is the zip-out window style.
Who did yours?
Spencer, the new top I have for my '58 cab is the zip-out window style.
Who did yours?
Spike Jones
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