M38 top bows with Summer top

Smittykid · Post by **Smittykid** » Tue Oct 11, 2011 6:20 pm

Hi guys,
I'm a newbie here. Just bought a 51 M38. She's a beaut, but had no top or top bows. I bought a set of top bows from D & L Bessinger. Unpainted, but only minor surface rust. I want to purchase a Summer Top for it. I have no intention of installing doors or side curtains. My question is this-with a Summer Top -do I need the rods from the top bows to the windshield? The top bows I got from D&L Bessinger were not drilled to accept the rods. I've been told you need the rods to keep the top taught. What do you guys think ? Thanks a million, Smitty

Post by **wesk** » Tue Oct 11, 2011 8:18 pm

Yes the top will sag and flop less above the driver's head. We have the rod drawings floating around here. Build your own set.

Keith · Post by **Keith** » Wed Oct 12, 2011 6:29 am

any idea were that drawing might be hiding? after doing a search and looking in the download files i had no luck.
thanks
keith
51 M38

whydahdvr · Post by **whydahdvr** » Wed Oct 12, 2011 6:52 am

Check in the downloads area. I know it's here on the site but I have it saved as well so can send it to you if need be.

Post by **wesk** » Wed Oct 12, 2011 8:05 am

http://www.odcloth.com/rodwork.html

Smittykid · Post by **Smittykid** » Wed Oct 12, 2011 8:10 am

Thanks, Wes !

Claudio · Post by **Claudio** » Wed Oct 12, 2011 8:48 am

BTW: Pizzoferrato (od cloth) has the tops FS.
Claudio
Florianopolis, Brazil