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I'm trying to restore a 1926 Touring Car. Can anyone tell me if a Ford Model T or Model A top bow or irons might work and if so, which one would fit better? I've located someone to stream the wood so I just need to know about the irons at this point. I've giving up on looking for a Chevy irons and bows and can't locate anyone to make me any! Can anyone help? :confused:  :confused:
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For the top bows you can try Jim Rodman at:
Rodmans Auto Wood Restoration
PO Box 86
Hanna IN. Ph# 219-797-3775
See the USA in a Vintage Chevrolet
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You can also order Amish made steam bent oak bows and much more hardware from Kim Dawson at
Antique Auto Top Hardware Company
26228 Sand Canyon Road
Canyon Country, CA 91351
661-251-3059
Also I just had my 28 Roadster top irons rebuilt and new laminated oak bows made by
John Boorinakis
545 Dairy Rd.
Auburn, CA 95603
530-885-4956
And I would say the results were excellent.
Herb
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Thanks for the info...I'm going to make some phone calls.
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If you get really stuck, all late Chev 4 hood irons are available in reproduction here in Aus. They are a good and authentic reproduction
Chris
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That is good news. Do you have any estimate as to the price for say a 1928 Touring? Any estimate as to shipping costs to the US West Coast? 
RAY Chevradioman http://www.vccacolumbiariverregion.org/1925 Superior K Roadster 1928 Convertible, Sport, Cabriolet 1933 Eagle, Coupe 1941 Master Deluxe 5-Passenger Coupe 1950 Styleline Deluxe 4-Door Sedan 1950 Styleline Deluxe Convertible 2002 Pontiac, Montana, Passenger Van 2014 Impala, 4-Door Sedan, White Diamond, LTZ 2017 Silverado, Double Cab, Z71, 4X4, White, Standard Bed, LTZ If you need a shoulder to cry on, pull off to the side of the road. Death is the number 1 killer in the world.
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Ray
I'll try and track the guy down, I gave all the right gear to kick his business off (Chev gear that is) and I still see him at the major Aust. swap meets.
Maybe Andrew McFarlane can help, as the guy comes from Canberra
Chris
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I'm striking out on top irons!!! I quess I'm going to need info from Down Under after all! Beside shipping cost how about the cost of the irons as well???? It might be a touring car without a top!!! Thanks
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Hi the new owner of the company that makes the top irons and parts Down Under is Richard Walton 57 Eastwood Ave Eastwood Sydney N.S.W. 2122 phone /fax 61 2 9874 6696 he bought the buisness from Allan Sugden in Canberra a year or so ago ,hope this helps. Jim
Jim
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Thanks for the info.
Darla
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