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1937 120-c convertible front bow
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ElGroucho
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As I'm getting closer to ordering my convertible fabric, I mocked up my frame once again. Is this gap normal between the top bow and windshield? It's about 1/4" in the center at it's largest gap and gradually tapers towards the ends. The ends have no gap.

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Posted on: 2020/8/18 20:41
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Re: 1937 120-c convertible front bow
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The original front 6-120 bows had a grove over the front windshield top bar for a weather strip piece

Posted on: 2020/8/19 10:29
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The original front 6-120 bows had a grove over the front windshield top bar for a weather strip piece


Yes, there's a groove in the wooden header bow. I just didn't know if that gap was normal.

Posted on: 2020/8/19 11:46
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Re: 1937 120-c convertible front bow
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The only one I've had occasion to observe closely was on a 1936 120 convertible coupe and it fit much more intimately than yours.

Posted on: 2020/8/19 12:42
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Re: 1937 120-c convertible front bow
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Like covert and O_D said, no gap. There was no gap on my 115C. I'll look for a photo and post one if I find it.

A couple of days later... I hope this photo will help. I could not find a closer view.

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Posted on: 2020/8/19 12:52
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Re: 1937 120-c convertible front bow
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No gap.

Posted on: 2020/8/19 14:53
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Re: 1937 120-c convertible front bow
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Owen_Dyneto wrote:
The only one I've had occasion to observe closely was on a 1936 120 convertible coupe and it fit much more intimately than yours.


Oh no! I was hoping I was wasn't going to get an answer like this. I wonder what happened here? Hmmmm?

Posted on: 2020/8/19 18:25
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Like covert and O_D said, no gap. There was no gap on my 115C. I'll look for a photo and post one if I find it.


Thanks, that'll be good to get a reference.

Posted on: 2020/8/19 18:26
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Re: 1937 120-c convertible front bow
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No gap.


Oh no! That's not good then. I wonder why it's like this? There's a groove in the header as some have stated but this gap, hmm?

Posted on: 2020/8/19 18:28
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Warped.

Posted on: 2020/8/19 22:08
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