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Old 11-08-2016, 07:01 AM   #1
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Default Who Makes the Best 41 Convertible Header Bow

I am in Pa. and I know there is a fellow in Chambersburg that makes them, but who makes the best one. Thanks.
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Old 11-08-2016, 07:26 AM   #2
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I bough one from L B and one from Oak Bows in Pa and Oak Bows is the best I have ever seen. Steam bent one piece solid oak.
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Old 11-08-2016, 07:31 AM   #3
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Chuck I also purchased a rear bow from Oak Bows, Steam bent solid oak, outstanding workmanship. Unless they have changed hands in the last 2 years I would go with them, well worth the little difference in cost.
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Old 11-08-2016, 10:24 AM   #4
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I know Brads Woodshop in Friday Harbor, WA does great work, I bought my 34 roadster top bows from him and they were excellent
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Chuck, I have purchased a 40 front bow and a 47 front and rear bow from Oak Bows and they were . excellent. Could not have been better. Fran
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Old 11-08-2016, 07:43 PM   #6
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With Oak Bows not so in every instance. Their header bows for '35-'36 phaetons/roadsters are incorrectly finished on the upper ends and their provisions for the attachment of the bow to the top irons are incorrect compared to that of LeBaron Bonney. Their '32 and '33-'34 phaeton bows are too fat compared to the originals.

As for Brad's wood work, he takes major liberties compared to the originals with his door and cowl wood for '33-'34 roadster that results in having to make all sorts of modifications to the wood to properly mount the windshield posts.

Having said the above, I am grateful that these people offer a starting point which beats starting from scratch when you lack reliable patterns.
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