Joined: Oct 31, 2016 Posts: 126 Location: Houston, Texas
Posted: Sat Sep 19, 2020 8:54 am Post subject: M38 Top Bow pivot point hardware
I have the 2 top bow hoops but the pivot points need work. It appears originally a rivet and washer was used to hold the 2 hoops together and allow for movement.
My question is what size was the rivet and washer(s) ?
in Wes's photo album under M38 canvas top, (4 down, first photo, JAM's drwgs -1) there is a closeup of the original rivet and washer but the dimensions are missing!
I need the dimensions of the rivet and washer(s). It appears it could be 2 washers but I think it is only one.
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Joined: May 14, 2007 Posts: 721 Location: Placentia, CA
Posted: Thu Sep 24, 2020 7:56 am Post subject: Top Bow Pivot
Looks like the rivet head is 1/2". My top bows don't have a washer between the two pieces at the pivot point. I don't know if my bows are original or reproductions. They came with the Jeep when I bought it 15 years ago (or so).
Joined: Feb 25, 2006 Posts: 344 Location: Wichita, KS
Posted: Thu Sep 24, 2020 9:01 pm Post subject:
There is a 1" OD X 1/16" thick washer in the pivot point between the two bow sections on mine.
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