1935 1936 1937 1938 Cabriolet top iron latch
 

I am working on making the 1937 cabriolet top iron latch. I received a request from a person with a 1935 cabriolet which has a similar latch. The parts books I have are sketchy and confusing as to what was used.



Questions...
1935 handle should be chrome? 1936-38 painted? When did the bump that is 2/3rds down the handle appear? Are the two versions interchangeable? Are there more versions?


Photos are of the 1935, the 1937, and my work in progress 3D CAD model.

Re: 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cabriolet top iron latch
 

Ford Hardware book for 1938 list the 1937 roadster top slant iron locking handle as 78-714832. It has the bump. The handles on my original 35 Cabriolet top do not have the bump. I think you have the finish correct. It seems Ford did not offer the handle as a replacement part, there is no listings in the hardware books for the Cabriolets handles. Don Rogers may be able to shed more light. I am aware this part is often needed.

Re: 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cabriolet top iron latch
 

Neither the '35 nor '36 handles have the bump. The '35 handle is chrome plated; the '36 handle is painted. Don Sommer at American Arrow Corporation reproduced these handles in stainless steel.

Re: 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cabriolet top iron latch
 

I bought mine from Superior Car Parts Inc. few years ago ( Stainless ) 36 Cabriolet.
Phone: 708-390-0377 | E-mail Us: [email protected]
Nice to deal with.

Re: 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cabriolet top iron latch
 

From previous posts here regarding contact and receiving parts , I don't believe they are in business any longer..


https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showt...rior+top+irons

Re: 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cabriolet top iron latch
 

Have you made the latches and if so can you make a set for me?

Re: 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cabriolet top iron latch
 

Hello All


I finished my first run of the 1932-36 and 1937-38 top latches. A whopping 8 each. Yes the roller actually rolls.


Karl

Re: 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cabriolet top iron latch
 

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/attac...4&d=1663178060

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/attac...4&d=1616533664

Re: 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cabriolet top iron latch
 

Karl, those are beautiful pieces!

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Karl
How are you doing with the metal piece that goes across the bottom of the Front Bow on a 36 Cabriolet?

Re: 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cabriolet top iron latch
 

If Karl hasn’t made the tin header plate, it’s available from oak bows in Pensylvania. I bought mine from there. Pm me if you want their contact information. Dan