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rkmiller · 03-15-2020, 07:27 PM

I found a nice used top bow for a model A roadster pickup, but I do not know what the difference if any is between a 1929 and 1930 roadster pickup top bow/irons.

SteveB31 · 03-15-2020, 08:40 PM

The width is different where they fasten to the windshield stains ions. 1928-1929 is a couple inches narrower then 1930-1931.

rkmiller · 03-15-2020, 09:34 PM

I measured the width at the back and it is 51 inches on the top irons. The width of the tub where the top irons attach is 51 inches so I am thinking it should be for a 28-29 roadster pickup.

Looking at photos of 1929 and 1930 the support bracket that attaches behind the door appears to be further back on 1930 than 1929 so I thought there might be a difference in length there too.

Is there a difference in the length of the support bracket that goes from the body to the top bows from 1929 to 1930?

rkmiller · 03-16-2020, 07:47 AM

Is there a difference in height or length of the bow support rod that goes from the body to the top bows on 1929-1930?

Thanks for the help!

I just want to make sure before I buy the set. My vehicle is completely apart so it is not easy to just set the top bows on it and see if it fits.

Chris Haynes · 03-16-2020, 04:41 PM

If they are the '28/'29 type and you don't need them, I do. :-)

rkmiller · 03-16-2020, 06:16 PM

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Chris, that is what I need (28-29) too!

If anyone has a 29-29 and can measure the front width at the windshield and the length of the supports that go down to the body that would help a lot.

These top bows are expensive and we ( the seller and I) are not sure if they are 28-29 or 30-31.

rkmiller · 03-17-2020, 11:28 AM

Can anyone with a 38-29 or 30-31 roadster pickup measure their top bows width where they mount to the windshield and the overall width at that part of the top irons?

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Tim Ayers · 03-17-2020, 11:45 AM

Just a guess, I don't have a Roadster P/U, I have a roadster. Are the '28/'29 irons oval tubed like the car and '30/'31 irons flat stock?

Cool 33 · 03-17-2020, 02:14 PM

My 28 rpu is about 44 1/8 in center to center at the top of the w/sh posts where the top clamps set. the bracket on the 1/4 panel is 1 1/2 in tall over all above the 1/4 panel with the stud center at 1 in above the 1/4 panel.

rkmiller · 03-18-2020, 07:50 AM

Thanks Cool 33 !

What was the overall width of the top bows and what is the length of the bow support from the top bow down to the body panel.

Thanks again!

03-15-2020, 07:27 PM	#1
rkmiller Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Kansas Posts: 38	Top bow irons difference in 29 and 30 Roadster Pickup I found a nice used top bow for a model A roadster pickup, but I do not know what the difference if any is between a 1929 and 1930 roadster pickup top bow/irons.

03-15-2020, 08:40 PM	#2
SteveB31 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Englewood, Colorado Posts: 1,372	Re: Top bow irons difference in 29 and 30 Roadster Pickup The width is different where they fasten to the windshield stains ions. 1928-1929 is a couple inches narrower then 1930-1931.

03-15-2020, 09:34 PM	#3
rkmiller Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Kansas Posts: 38	Re: Top bow irons difference in 29 and 30 Roadster Pickup I measured the width at the back and it is 51 inches on the top irons. The width of the tub where the top irons attach is 51 inches so I am thinking it should be for a 28-29 roadster pickup. Looking at photos of 1929 and 1930 the support bracket that attaches behind the door appears to be further back on 1930 than 1929 so I thought there might be a difference in length there too. Is there a difference in the length of the support bracket that goes from the body to the top bows from 1929 to 1930? Last edited by rkmiller; 03-16-2020 at 07:45 AM.

03-16-2020, 07:47 AM	#4
rkmiller Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Kansas Posts: 38	Re: Top bow irons difference in 29 and 30 Roadster Pickup Is there a difference in height or length of the bow support rod that goes from the body to the top bows on 1929-1930? Thanks for the help! I just want to make sure before I buy the set. My vehicle is completely apart so it is not easy to just set the top bows on it and see if it fits.

03-16-2020, 04:41 PM	#5
Chris Haynes Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Camarillo, CA and Pine Grove, CA Posts: 2,832	Re: Top bow irons difference in 29 and 30 Roadster Pickup If they are the '28/'29 type and you don't need them, I do. :-) __________________ 1921 Runabout 1930 Tudor Early 1930 AA Speed costs money. How fast do you want to go?

03-16-2020, 06:16 PM	#6
rkmiller Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Kansas Posts: 38	Re: Top bow irons difference in 29 and 30 Roadster Pickup Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Chris, that is what I need (28-29) too! If anyone has a 29-29 and can measure the front width at the windshield and the length of the supports that go down to the body that would help a lot. These top bows are expensive and we ( the seller and I) are not sure if they are 28-29 or 30-31.

03-17-2020, 11:28 AM	#7
rkmiller Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Kansas Posts: 38	Re: Top bow irons difference in 29 and 30 Roadster Pickup Can anyone with a 38-29 or 30-31 roadster pickup measure their top bows width where they mount to the windshield and the overall width at that part of the top irons? Any help would be greatly appreciated!

03-17-2020, 11:45 AM	#8
Tim Ayers Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 6,177	Re: Top bow irons difference in 29 and 30 Roadster Pickup Just a guess, I don't have a Roadster P/U, I have a roadster. Are the '28/'29 irons oval tubed like the car and '30/'31 irons flat stock?

03-17-2020, 02:14 PM	#9
Cool 33 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Forney, Tex. Posts: 143	Re: Top bow irons difference in 29 and 30 Roadster Pickup My 28 rpu is about 44 1/8 in center to center at the top of the w/sh posts where the top clamps set. the bracket on the 1/4 panel is 1 1/2 in tall over all above the 1/4 panel with the stud center at 1 in above the 1/4 panel.

03-18-2020, 07:50 AM	#10
rkmiller Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Kansas Posts: 38	Re: Top bow irons difference in 29 and 30 Roadster Pickup Thanks Cool 33 ! What was the overall width of the top bows and what is the length of the bow support from the top bow down to the body panel. Thanks again!