New bow for 48 convert-which way???

[Lou Earle]

Made a new bow (wood) fro a 48 convert. However forgot which way it installs.

It is tapered from thick to thin from the front to back --somewhat weged . Can anyone tell me which way it goes? thick or thin to front?

thanks

Lou

[BobT-47P15]

Lou, maybe these will be some help.

Front bow.....which is metal......has a slope from bottom toward the top......front to back.

Rear bow is equal on edges......pretty square......

Edited August 10, 2009 by BobT-47P15

[Lou Earle]

The rear bow on mine is sloped or tapered one side about 3/8 inch larger than other so I am trying to fine out which goers forward- thick to front or thin to front

Lou

[BobT-47P15]

My rear bow seemed as thick at the front edge as as the back edge. I looked at it

and also felt of it -- could not tell any difference in thickness. Could feel no slope

or taper. Far as I know mine is original to the car....came on it and looked like

it should be the same vintage as the car. It gets a bit more narrow at the ends, to

become similar width as the metal top frame. You can see that in the picture.

Maybe one of the other convertible owners will join in here.