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Posted: **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

Posted: **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.

Posted: **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

Posted: **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.

Posted: **Wed Oct 12, 2011 8:05 am**

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

Posted: **Wed Oct 12, 2011 8:10 am**

Thanks, Wes !

Posted: **Wed Oct 12, 2011 8:48 am**

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

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M38 top bows with Summer top

M38 top bows with Summer top