Roadster Top screw

[Roy Velthof]

Hello,

Installing a new top for my freshly restored 1960 Drauz roadster, i have seen on some roadster tops that there is a screw on the outside just above the rain gutter. Is this correct?
Mostly you don't see this screw on freshly installed tops.... but wanted to look as original.

Thanks

Roy

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[klaus koch]

roadster top screw, I also have a Drauz roadster that screw is supposed to be there. It is supposed to help the top from peeling away from the wooden front top bow when open.

[Scott McAdams]

Hi Roy - I checked my Roadster top. Yes, the screw is there on both sides (see pics). I am positive this top is a new top, i.e., not original to the car. I do have a photograph of the car taken in 1960, sent to me by the original owner. The screw is visible in the photo, and I have every reason to believe that was the original top to the car.

[Roy Velthof]

Thaks Scott, the screw will be added.

Can you take a picture of the inside , what goes under the first bow to set the tension? See picture below

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