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28PHAETONROY · 10-22-2018, 09:18 PM

Hello:
My driver side front bow iron broke near the fold joint. I believe I could have it TIGed by inserting a close-fitting steel plug inside and welding to that, but a second problem is that the filler material in the bow where the roof material tacks onto is crumbling. It is not filled with wood, but appears to be some sort of cementitious material. I have a new top on order, but I don't think this bow will hold staples for the top. It's crumbling too much.

The best thing seems to be to try to locate a front bow, complete. If I TIG up the old one, I'm not sure how to get the wood back in the socket in place of the cementitious material. I read a Ford Barn thread about inserting dampened wood strips with glue to fill the socket where it curves. I think I could do that with some more knowledge. Does anyone have a you tube description of that process? I saw Brent in 10 U C had some photos in the thread, which I didn't open, and now I can't locate them.
Any help would be appreciated.
Thank you,
Roy

10-22-2018, 09:18 PM	#1
28PHAETONROY Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Hagerstown, MD Posts: 32	Need Help -Front Irons & Bow for 28 Mod A Phaeton Hello: My driver side front bow iron broke near the fold joint. I believe I could have it TIGed by inserting a close-fitting steel plug inside and welding to that, but a second problem is that the filler material in the bow where the roof material tacks onto is crumbling. It is not filled with wood, but appears to be some sort of cementitious material. I have a new top on order, but I don't think this bow will hold staples for the top. It's crumbling too much. The best thing seems to be to try to locate a front bow, complete. If I TIG up the old one, I'm not sure how to get the wood back in the socket in place of the cementitious material. I read a Ford Barn thread about inserting dampened wood strips with glue to fill the socket where it curves. I think I could do that with some more knowledge. Does anyone have a you tube description of that process? I saw Brent in 10 U C had some photos in the thread, which I didn't open, and now I can't locate them. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you, Roy