Pre A Convertible Top "Eyebrow"

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Pre A Convertible Top "Eyebrow"

#1 Post by Jim Wayman »

Does anyone have a picture of the metal band eyebrow that is fastened to the front edge of the front wood bow that partially covers the top of the windshield frame when the top is closed.
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#2 Post by Jules Dielen »

Does this help Jim? You can zoom in quite well.
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Thanks Jules. The last one is great.
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#4 Post by Adam Wright »

Jim, coincidently I picked up a 58 cab this afternoon that had a fairly original top frame, still has the parts sticker on it!

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#5 Post by Jules Dielen »

A T2 top is very different from a Pre A.
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#6 Post by Jim Wayman »

Jules

Did the "eyebrow" continue to the T2s. I know that they were used on T1s. Yes, I know that the Pre A and 356A ones are different and have secured the loan of a Pre A one to copy. Thanks to everyone who responded.
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#7 Post by Jules Dielen »

By the T1 'curved windshield' that was covered by top fabric and no longer visible. Is an invisible eyebrow still an eyebrow?
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#8 Post by Daryl Bertram »

You're welcome from the secure the loan guy. Look forward to seeing another Pre A cab on the road.

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#9 Post by Daryl Bertram »

Jim, I forgot to say Thank You for The Little Spec Book! :-)

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